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MMA4008 - Computer Aided Engineering

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New from the academic year 2024/2025

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 100/100 30 minutes D

Course content

  1. Numerical approximation of solid mechanic equations for structural analyis using the Finite Element Method.
  2. Strength assessment: linear elasticity, vibration, buckling, nonlinear geometry, nonlinear material model, optimization.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

After completed the course, the student shall have knowledge of CAE modeling methods and the theoretic background. The student will have knowledge on the theory of finite element method, mesh convergence studies, validation and verification of finite element models.

Skills: The student shall be able to:

  1. Make 3D CAD models of various structures and structural elements.
  2. Derive an equivalent finite element model, including the appropriate boundary conditions.
  3. Carry out the numerical solution process.
  4. Understand and conclude from the analysis results.

General Competence:

The student will be able to assess any given structural engineering problem (strength analysis), create an equivalent computer model, run a CAE simulation and interpret the results.

Learning methods and activities

  • Classroom lectures
  • Guided training in the use of CAE software
  • Homework assignments

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory project and exercises

Further on evaluation

  • Oral examination (100%)
  • Required coursework for access to exam: A mandatory project report and 3/4 of the exercises have to be approved.
  • Re-sit examination: Students are entitled to re-sit the exam if they have legitimate reasons for absence or have failed.
  • Re-sit exam: following semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechatronics and Automation (MSMECAUT)
Naval Architecture (850MD)
Naval Architecture (850ME)
Product and System Engineering (840MD)
Product and Systems Design (845ME)

Course materials

  • Lecture notes and tutorials
  • Onate: Structural Analysis with the Finite Element Method Vol. 1: Linear Statics
  • Onate: Structural Analysis with the Finite Element Method Vol. 2: Beams, Plates and Shells
  • Blaauwendraad: Plates and FEM

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Engineering
  • Marine Technology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Oral exam 100/100 D
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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