Aim:

Complete knowledge of finite element method, how it works? How can you apply it to solve structural engineering problems.

Course Duration:

12 Week Course

Learning Outcomes :

By the end of the course, you should be able to learn and apply:

• Introduction to Structural and numerical methods in FEM.

• Stiffness Method

• Plane Trusses

• Interpolation and shape functions

• Numerical Integration

• Co-ordinate Transformation

• Approximate solution and virtual work

• Stiffness matrix and consistent load vector without matrices.

• Simplicity through matrices

• Element Calculation

• Non conforming elements and their tests

• Plane stress and solid element families  and other elements

• General recommendations in FE modelling

• Truss and frame structures

• Plates and shell structures

• Plate stress structures

• Solid 3D Structures

• Static non-linear FE modelling

• Geometry non-linear FE modelling

• Dynamic FE modelling

• FE modelling in Seismic design

• FE modelling of extreme loads

Speaker : 

He has combined engineering career in building design and bridge design. He is post graduated from University of Surrey (UK) with highest academic achievement. He is chartered engineer with more than 11 years of experience mainly in UK and India.

Who should attend:

• Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer and Student

• Mid career Civil/Structural engineer/Senior Engineer