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Course Director(s):

AOUFI Asdin

General Description:

These lectures are an introduction to FEM modelling using Python and Abaqus for linear thermo-elasticity problems.

The course will be taught in English and focuses on the practical solution of such problems with an application to materials science. 

Only the key points of the finite element methodology will be addressed. Theoretical considerations will be kept minimal.

> 50% of the time will be devoted to practical sessions with Python and Abaqus.

Key words:

Finite Element method Heat transfer Elasticity

Number of teaching hours

24

Fields of study

Materials Science

Teaching language

English

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the unit, the student will be capable of: Classification level Priority
Finite Element formulation of thermo elasticity problems in Materials science 3. Apply Essential
Coding algorithms in Python 3. Apply Essential
Use Abaqus Finite element Software 3. Apply Essential

Learning assessment methods

Percentage ratio of individual assessment Percentage ratio of group assessment
Written exam: 30 % Project submission: %
Individual oral exam: % Group presentation: %
Individual presentation: % Group practical exercise: %
Individual practical exercise: 35 % Group report: %
Individual report: 35 %
Other(s): %

Programme and content

Type of teaching activity Content, sequencing and organisation
Lectures+Training using Python and Abaqus

1- Modeling of linear thermo-elasticity problems

2-Mathematical and numerical formulation of the Finite Element Method

2-1 Weak Formulation

2-2 Galerkin method

2-3 Algorithms for 1d and 2d linear problems

3-Study of a heat transfer problem

3-1 solution of a one dimensional problem with python

3-2 solution of a two dimensional problem with python

3-3 solution of a two dimensional problem with Abaqus

4- Study of a linear elasticity problem

4-1 solution of a one dimensional problem with python

4-2 solution of a two dimensional problem with python

4-3 solution of a two dimensional problem with Abaqus

5- Study of a thermo-elasticity problem with Abaqus