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Course Catalog 2011-2012

MEC-2436 Finite Element Method, 6 cr Finite Element Method MEC-2436 2011-01

Lessons

Study type	P1	P2	P3	P4	Summer	Lecture times and places
Lectures Excercises			3 h/week  2 h/week	+3 h/week +2 h/week		Wednesday 10 - 12, K1308 Thursday 9 - 10, K1308

Description:

Introduction to the theory and practical aspects of the Finite Element Method. The main focus is on linear static FEM-analysis of structures (trusses, frames, plates and solids). FEM-program ANSYS is utilized in the practical works of the course.

Person responsible:

Sami Pajunen
Jarmo Poutala

Target groups:

International Students

Assessment scale:

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

Methods of instruction:

Methods of instruction	Hours
Lectures	63.0
Excercises	45.0
Practical works	30.0

Other measurings	Hours
New tools and methods	20.0
Examination/partial examinatinss	6.0
	164.0

Contact teaching: 60 %
Distance learning: 0 %
Proportion of a student´s independent study: 40 %