-Mechanics of Structures -Elasticity and Strength of Materials

By the end of this subject, students will be able to have: 1. a systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts for the modeling structures with the finite element method. 2. the ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve problems of structural mechanics using the finite element method; 3. the ability to select and apply the finite element method to structural mechanics problems. 4. an understanding of methodologies in finite element simulation to the design of structures and industrial constructions. 5. the ability to combine theory and practice of the finite element method to solve problems in the field of structural mechanics. 6. an understanding of applicable techniques and methods in finite element modeling, and of their limitations;

- Fundamental concepts. Rayleigh-Ritz method. Finite Element method. - Application to structures: truss and beam finite elements. - Application to two- and three-dimensional problems: triangle, quadrilateral and brick finite elements. - Pre-processing and modeling techniques: selection of the element, meshing, symmetries, boundary conditions. - Post-processing and analysis of results.

-- 50% of theory lessons: learn the methodologies to solve mechanical problems with the Finite Element Method. -- 50% of computer lessons: develop programming codes to solve mechanical problems with the Finite Element Method. -- Tutorials and personal work of the student; oriented to the acquisition of practical skills related to the program of the subject.