Introduction to Finite Element Methods

Course content

Lecture

  • Displacement-based finite elements for 1D and 2D elasticity problems as well as for stationary heat conduction problems
  • FEM algorithm including postprocessing
  • numerical integration
  • isoparametric elements

Exercise Course

Exercises concerning the subjects of the lecture regarded; Comparison of different models and discretizations; programming using MATLAB; homework .

Course information

Code 4312001 + 4312002
Degree programme(s) Computational Sciences in Engineering, Data Science
Lecturer(s) and contact person apl. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ursula Kowalsky
Type of course Lecture + exercise course
Semester Summer semester
Language of instruction English
Level of study Master
ECTS credits 5