Study of theoretical backgrounds and applying of advanced structural numerical analysis methods. Development of creative abilities for R&D and specific engineering problems approach using advanced structural numerical analysis methods.

Vast and comprehensive field of structural analysis problems is covered with contemporary numerical methods of structural analysis. Advanced Numerical methods for structural analysis included enable extended analysis of structures of various types and materials.

Principles, equations and nomenclature. Equations of elasticity, elastoplastic materials, viscoplastic materials. Lattice structures and elements. Line elements, curvature beam elements. Plates and Shells. Volume problems. Linear dynamic and stability. Forced vibration of linear systems. Semianalytic methods. Applying Finite element Method for specific problem solving. Nonlinear problems. Finite element discretisation of nonlinear structures. Numerical methods of linear system equation solving. Adaptive techniques.

Contents of exercises follows the exposed material.

There is no necessary requirement for attendance of Numerical Structural Analysis.

Simlab - computer laboratory

Total assigned hours: 65

New material: 50
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 0

Auditory exercises: 0
Laboratory exercises: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 0
Project: 0
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 0
Research study work: 0

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 0
Review and grading of the project: 0
Test: 0
Test: 10
Final exam: 5

Activity during lectures: 0
Test/test: 0
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 0
Seminar paper: 70
Project: 0
Final exam: 30
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 0

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