13051 - Modern Discretization Methods Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13051 - module is no longer offered from WS 2025/26
Module Title:Modern Discretization Methods
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Department: Faculty 6 - Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Dr.-Ing. Drieschner, Martin
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: On special announcement
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Students will obtain state-of-the-art knowledge about the use and the formulation of modern discretization methods in the frame of the finite element method and/or other numerical solution procedures. Besides theoretical knowledge, which is conveyed in initial input lectures, students will learn how to implement these novel approaches in a numerical solution framework.
Contents:The module will focus on the following contents:
  • Concepts for the description of geometry in design and analysis
  • Implementation of interpolation concepts in simulation frameworks
  • Theoretical formulation of novel element types
  • Implementation and validation of novel element formulations
Recommended Prerequisites:Attendance at the modules belonging to the focus area „Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau 1“ and „Simulationsmethoden“, Knowledge of at least one programming language
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 150 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • J.A. Cottrell, T.J.R. Hughes, Y. Bazilevs: Isogeometric Analysis: Toward Integration of CAD and FEA. Wiley, Chichester, 2009.
  • R. de Borst, M.A. Crisfield, J.J.C. Remmers, C.V. Verhoosel: Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Structures, 2nd edition. Wiley, Chichester, 2012.
  • L. Piegl, W. Tiller: The NURBS Book. Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg. 1995.
  • O.C. Zienkiewicz, R.L. Taylor, J.Z. Zhu: The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals, 7th edition. Butterworth-Heinemann, Amsterdam, 2013.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Implemented functions and modules for the numerical solution framework (50%)
  • Written elaboration of the selected topic, 20-30 pages (30%)
  • Oral presentation and discussion of the results of the written elaboration, 20 min. (20%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:The module will be offered as indicated in the focus area catalogue ("Schwerpunkthandbuch") of M.Sc. Bauingenieurwesen (SPO 2014) 



In the event that the module cannot be taught or tested according to the present description (e.g. for reasons of infection protection), the alternatives communicated on relevant platforms (e.g. homepage or Moodle) apply.
Module Components:
  • 630973 Seminar Modern Discretization Methods
  • 630974 Examination Modern Discretization Methods
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment