Course detail
Steel Constructions and FEM
FSI-ZOK Acad. year: 2020/2021 Winter semester
The course combines the areas of steel structure design and computational modelling using a finite element method in a single logical framework. Students obtain basic information from the theory of steel structures in building – limit states theory, dimensioning of steel structures, joining of elements of building structures, design hangars. Students will also deepen their knowledge of finite element method and solution of nonlinear contact problems, use of nonlinear material models, solution of fast processes and modal analysis and Eigen vibration. The practical part is focused on deepening the knowledge of engineering analysis in the Ansys Workbench system with a focus on steel structures and more advanced nonlinear problems.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
– Ability to design structures loaded by tension and pressure.<br />
- Ability to practically use computational methods of structural mechanics and to optimize the strength of load-bearing structures.<br />
- Ability design building and engineering structures.<br />
- Ability to perform complex multiphysical simulations of the state of stress of complex components and assemblies in the field of mechanical engineering.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in area of solid mechanics, strength of materials, material science.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, exercises with computer support, self-study.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Credit conditions:<br />
- active participation in lectures (max. 10 points),<br />
- solving assigned tasks and presentation of achieved results (max. 30 points),<br />
- minimum of 20 points is required.<br />
Conditions for passing the exam:<br />
- practical part: methodically correct solution of the assigned task (max. 40 points),<br />
- oral exam (max. 20 points).
Aims
Graduates will be able to design steel structures and assemblies, create multiphysical computational models, perform simulations and evaluate the stress state of parts and assemblies, taking into account various nonlinearities.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Attendance at lectures is recommended; attendance at laboratory practicals is obligatory and checked by the lecturer. Compensation of missed lessons depends on the instructions of course supervisor.
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Syllabus
– Introduction, engineering construction, theory of limiting states.
- Steel constructions – design of elements with tension and compression loading.
- Steel constructions – design of elements with bending loading.
- Steel constructions – joining of steel structure components.
- Steel constructions – hall systems.
- Steel constructions – drawing rules.
- FEM – theoretical fundamentals.
- FEM – nonlinear contact problems.
- FEM – nonlinear material models.
- FEM – fast processes and explicit solver.
- FEM – boundary conditions (prestressed bolted joints, bearings, etc.).
- FEM – modal analysis.
- FEM – optimization.
Computer-assisted exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
– Design of the steel structures, determination of load.
- Design of the steel structures, tension and pressure, buckling stability.
- Design of the steel structures, bending and shear.
- Design of the steel structures, bolted and welded joints.
- Steel structures – a parametric model for the FEA.
- Steel structures – drawning principles.
- Ansys Workbench – nonlinear contact tasks.
- Ansys Workbench – nonlinear material model.
- Ansys Workbench – solution of fast processes using explicit solver.
- Ansys Workbench – simplification of boundary conditions (prestressed bolts, bearings, ...).
- Ansys Workbench – modal analysis and self-oscillations.
- Ansys Workbench – optimization tasks.