Course Catalog 2009-2010 Postgraduate Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University |Degrees|     |Study blocks|     |Courses|

Person responsible

Saku Suuriniemi

Implementations

No implementations

Requirements

Exam/homework problems and a design project in computer lab sessions

Principles and baselines related to teaching and learning

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Learning outcomes

Knowledge of mechanics for research- and development electrical engineers. Skills to solve typical coupled electromagnetic-mechanical problems with software packages.

Content

Content	Core content	Complementary knowledge	Specialist knowledge
1.	The mechanical background of electromagnetic theory.
2.	Consideration of systems' energy and forces.
3.	Practical computation of force, power and energy.
4.	Rigid body mechanics.
5.	Linear elasticity and a short introduction to magnetohydrodynamics.

Evaluation criteria for the course

Exam

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Prerequisites

Additional information about prerequisites
Basic skills in electromagnetic analytical and numerical modeling will help a lot.

Correspondence of content

There is no equivalence with any other courses

Additional information

Course SMG-5400 lectured in English as this course if requested.

Last modified	29.05.2009
Modifier	Saku Suuriniemi