Computational Modelling of Nonlinear Problems in Structural Mechanics (P01304)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EEL-P-CVCMN

Nonlinear FEA using 1D bar examples. Nonlinear solution schemes (Newton-Raphson, Modified Newton-Raphson, Arc-length, line searches, etc). Convergence criteria. Generic nonlinear FEA involving material nonlinearity.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : First degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or Physics) with adequate structural engineering content.

? Prohibited combinations : U00412

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of Engineering and Electronics), (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	12:00	External

? Additional Class Information : Students will need to travel to Glasgow University (information will be provided by Course organiser)

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To appreciate the various sources of nonlinearity in structural mechanics (geometric and material) and the consequences of such behaviour for structural behaviour and structural analysis.
To understand the theory behind the various solution scheme available for nonlinear finite element analysis, their relative advantages and disadvantages and their appropriateness depending on the problem under consideration. Furthermore, students should be able to competently utilise these solution schemes when undertaking a nonlinear analysis (either by hand or using a FEA computer package).
To appreciate the various theoretical material nonlinearity frameworks (for example, nonlinear elasticity, plasticity, damage) and to have a deep understanding of theory of plasticity and the computational implementation of plasticty into a finite element framework.
To be able to undertake a nonlinear structural finite element analysis involving an elasto-plastic material.