Course Overview

The course is concerned with inelastic material models including their algorithmic formulation and implementation in the framework of nonlinear finite element analyses. Special attention will be paid to efficient algorithms for physically nonlinear structural analyses considering elastoplastic models for metals, soils and concrete as well as damaged based models for brittle materials.

Learning Achievement

The goal of the course is to convey to students the ability to formulate and to implement inelastic material models for ductile and brittle materials within the context of the finite element method and to perform nonlinear ultimate load structural analyses.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Basic knowledge of tensor analysis, continuum mechanics and linear Finite Element Methods is required;participation in the lecture ,,Advanced Finite Element Methods’’ (CE-WP04) is strongly recommended

Grading Philosophy

Project work (implementation of nonlinear material models) and final student presentation within the scope of a seminar (100%)

Course schedule

Block seminar

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Prof. Dr. techn. G. Meschke, Assistants

Other information

Lectures including exercises Block seminar

Site for Inquiry