Introduction to Computational Mechanics, 6 credits

Introduktion till beräkningsmekanik, 6 hp

TMHL63

Course starting semester

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Kjell Simsonsson

Director of studies or equivalent

Peter Schmidt

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 70 h
Recommended self-study hours: 90 h

Available for exchange students

Yes

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6CMMM	Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering	4 (Spring 2017)	2	1	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Course offered for

Aeronautical Engineering, Master's Programme
Mechanical Engineering, Master's Programme
Mechanical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Design and Product Development
Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Linear algebra, multi-variable calculus and basic courses in engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, heat conduction, fluid mechanics and engineering materials

Intended learning outcomes

The course aims at giving the student

an insight into the use of computational techniques in applied mechanics
an insight into how technical computations are used in the design process
a basic theoretical understanding of the completely dominating computational method, namely the Finite Element Method/FEM
the ability to independently solve not too advanced problems by using a well known commercial FE software

It is to be noted that the focus in the course will be placed more on the applications of the Finite Element Method than on its theoretical details. The application fields that will mainly be discussed in the course are static solid mechanics and stationary heat conduction. Furthermore, an orientation regarding the use of FEM in other application fields such as transient dynamics, structural optimisation, material mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer will also be given. The evaluation of results including material-related aspects will be a standing issue in the course. At the end of the course, the student shall be able to

give an account of how computations are used in the design process
give an account of the theoretical basis of FEM
give an account of the inherent structure of an FE program
give an account of potential sources of error associated with FE analyses
use a well known FE software to solve not too advanced problems
give an account of the importance of result evaluation with respect to e.g. material aspects

Course content

Introduction into the use of computational techniques in applied mechanics
Stress analysis of 2-dimensional rod structures/trusses (with the direct stiffness method); applications, basic relations, matrix problem formulation, laboratory work
Linear elastic stress analysis of 2- and 3-dimensional solid bodies; applications, basic relations, FE formulation, laboratory work
One- and multi-dimensional heat conduction analysis; applications, basic relations, FE formulation, laboratory work
Orientation regarding other application fields for FEM such as transient dynamics, structural optimisation, material mechanics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer, including laboratory work
Evaluation of results including material-related questions (standing issue in the course)

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, teaching classes and laboratory work

Examination

LAB2	Mandatory assignments	3 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

For higher degree than 3 optional laboratory assignments has to be done.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses: Advanced courses in the field of applied mechanics (engineering mechanics, solid mechanics, heat conduction, fluid mechanics and engineering materials).

Department

Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

Director of Studies or equivalent

Peter Schmidt

Examiner

Kjell Simsonsson

Course website and other links

http://www.solid.iei.liu.se/Education/

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 70 h
Recommended self-study hours: 90 h

Course literature

Fastställs senare

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB2	Mandatory assignments	3 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

For higher degree than 3 optional laboratory assignments has to be done.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.

Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

Fastställs senare

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		U	A	Modules
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)		X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)	X	X	LAB2
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)	X	X	LAB2
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving	X	X	LAB2
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery	X	X	LAB2
	2.3 System thinking
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning	X	X	LAB2
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities	X	X	LAB2
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork
	3.2 Communications
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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