23448 - Numerical Simulation of Nonlinear Structures Modulübersicht

Module Number: 23448 - Phase-out Module
Module Title:Numerical Simulation of Nonlinear Structures
  Numerische Simulationen nichtlinearer Strukturen
Department: Faculty 6 - Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Dr.-Ing. Firl, Matthias
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Knowledge
  • Formulation of geometrically and/or materially nonlinear engineering problems
  • Principal structure of FE-codes for numerical simulation
  • Numerical methods for nonlinear solution
Application
  • Generation of structural models
  • Discretization of structure or fluid
  • Development and specification of appropriate load models for static and dynamic loading
  • Nonlinear solution
Abilities
  • Competent use of commercial FE-codes for numerical simulation of nonlinear problems in engineering
  • Verification of results based on engineering competence
Contents:
  • Theory and methods of numerical solutions for nonlinear engineering problems
  • Solution of selected engineering problems with practical relevance by application of numerical simulation with commercial codes
Examples will be from the following fields

Civil Engineering
  • Bridges
  • Tunnels
  • High rising buildings
  • Soil deformations
  • Groundwater flow and mass transport
Building Physics
  • Heat transfer problems
  • Heat bridges
Thermomechanical Problems
  • Simulation of fire loading on structures
General Mechanical Simulations
  • Material testing
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Metal forming
  • Crash simulation
  • Transport vehicles
  • Engines
  • Wind turbines
Recommended Prerequisites:11144 (MM1), 23427 (MM3)

This course should be taken before or simultaneously with this module. A certificate is not required for the registration.
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • Zienkiewicz, O.C., Taylor, R.L., The Finite Element Method (4th Edition), Vol. 1: Basic Formulation and linear Problems, Vol. 2: Solid and Fluid Mechanics, Dynamics and Nonlinearity, Mc Graw Hill, 1989/91
  • Bathe, K.-J., Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1982
  • Script Chair Statics und Dynamics
  • Manuals
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Numerical solution of a nonlinear problem - preferably in context with a current research project at BTU (60%)
  • Presentation, 20 min. and discussion of results (40%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Architektur / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Bauingenieurwesen / keine PO
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Stadt- und Regionalplanung / keine PO
Remarks:SS4

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:Participation in one of the offered seminars.
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Follow-up Module/s: Phase-out module since: 14.07.2015
  • without Follow-up Module/s