Introduction to structural calculations by finite element method

Introduction to structural calculations by finite element method
A Coruña, España
Jun 7 1994 - Jun 10 1994

Coordinador/es

S. Hernández

Profesorado

S. Hernández
M. Casteleiro (U. de La Coruña)
J. Doria (U. de Zaragoza)
M. Melis (U. de La Coruña)
F. Navarrina (U. de La Coruña)
E. Oñate (U. Politécnica de Cataluña)
A. Samartín (U. Politécnica de Madrid)

The purpose of this course was to introduce the use of finite element structural analysis to professionals in civil and mechanical engineering as well as architecture. The theoretical foundations of these techniques were presented emphasizing its computational aspects and describing the abilities that reputable commercial products such as SAP90 and COSMOS/M can offer in the professional world. The course was of a highly practical nature, including common examples found in professional practices such as structure of construction, bridge decks, gravity dam and arch dam, deposits of fluid storage, large roofs, etc.

Program: 
  • Tuesday 7th
    • 16.15 Course presentation
    • 16.30 Introduction to finite element method (I)
    • 17.30 Introduction to finite element method (II)
    • 18.30 Coffee break
    • 18.45 Computational aspects of the MEF (I)
    • 19.45 Computational aspects of the MEF (II)
  • Wednesday 8th
    • 09.30 Program description SAP90 (I)
    • 10.30 Program description SAP90 (II)
    • 11.30 Coffee break
    • 11.45 Practical analysis of bar structures (I)
    • 12.45 Practical analysis of bar structures (II)
    • 16.30 Graphical interfaces. Program description GEOSTAR
    • 17.30 Program description COSMOS/M
  • Thursday 9th
    • 09.30 Practice analysis of structures with bar and shell elements (I)
    • 10.30 Practice analysis of structures with bar and shell elements (II)
    • 11.30 Coffee break
    • 11.45 Practice analysis of structures with solid type elements (I)
    • 12.45 Practice analysis of structures with solid type elements (II)
    • 16.30 Practice of complex structural systems analysis
    • 17.30 Applications of finite elements in soil mechanics
  • Friday 10th
    • 09.30 Sensitivity analysis in finite element structural models (I)
    • 10.30 Sensitivity analysis in finite element structural models (II)
    • 11.30 Coffee break
    • 11.45 Adaptive finite element meshes
    • 12.45 Finite elements with non-polynomial functions
    • 13.45 Closing of the course and diploma awards
    • 14.30 Spanish wine