Numerical modelling

Goals: ability to apply computer models for performing numerical analyses of materials, products or processes by applying the finite element method (FEM). Students understand theoretical foundations of FEM and are able to determine the geometry of definition domains, carry out space and time discretisation of the problem, prescribe mechanical and thermal boundary conditions, select appropriate material models and determine material data and set parameters for performing linear or non-linear analyses and critically evaluate the results. The course includes eight practical exercises by computer, thus practising skills for numerical modelling.