Course
Advanced Topics in Computational Methods (MSK910)
The course provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding and engineering applications of computational methods such as advanced topics in finite element methods, computational fluid dynamics and linear/nonlinear engineering optimization techniques..
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Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
MSK910
Vekting (stp)
10
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Timeplan
Content
The course content covers some or all of the following topics, based on the potential candidate(s) direction of study:
- FEM: Finite elements in continuum and solid mechanics, Eulerian and Lagrangian finite element formulations, Numerical modeling of material behavior, Material and geometric nonlinearity analysis, Plasticity models, Computational methods in dynamic problems, Finite elements in engineering optimization
- CFD: Finite volume techniques in fluid dynamics, discretization and solution methods, selected topics in multiphase flows including Euler-Euler, Euler-Lagrange as well as Volume of fluid (VOF) methods.
- Engineering optimization, linear and nonlinear optimization, advanced and nature-inspired optimization tools and approaches.
Learning outcome
Upon finishing the course, the candidate is expected to be able to:
- Understand finite element formulations and/or finite volume methods
- Formulate and solve nonlinear problems in continuum mechanics/fluid dynamics
- Use numerical modeling techniques to model material/fluid behavior,
- Use finite element programming tools to formulate and solve engineering optimization problems, plasticity problems and dynamics systems.
Forkunnskapskrav
Ingen
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Basic background in finite element (FEM) methods and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project assignment and oral exam | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed | — | — | — | ||
| Oral exam | 1/2 | 4 Hours | Passed / Not Passed | — | — | — | |
| Semester project | 1/2 | Passed / Not Passed | — | — | — |
The oral exam can be conducted in a form of presentation.
Fagperson(er)
Course teacher:
Ove MikkelsenHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCourse teacher:
Hirpa Gelgele LemuCourse coordinator:
Knut Erik Teigen GiljarhusCourse teacher:
Dimitrios PavlouMethod of work
Seminars, tutorials, student presentations, project works and computer-based problems. Project works are submitted in a scientific article format and graded.
Åpent for
Open for students admitted to PhD study in Offshore Technology or similar.
Litteratur
- E. Hinton (1992) NAFEMS introduction to nonlinear finite element analysis
- P. Ladevèze, J.T. Oden, Advances in adaptive computational methods in mechanics
- T. Belytschko, W.K. Liu, B. Moran (2006) Nonlinear finite elements for continua and structures
- M.R. Gosz (2006), Finite element method: Applications in Solids, Structures and Heat Transfer.
- H.K. Versteeg, W. Malalasekera, An introduction to CFD-The finite volume method
- G.H. Yeoh, J. Tu, Computational techniques for multiphase flows
- Selected articles and book chapters
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1