Course content

The course includes finite element discretisation via weak form formulation of various engineering differential equations. The main applications are 2- and 3-dimensional field problems in heat conduction and elasticity problems. Multiphysics formulations will also be addressed. Multiphysics finite element program COMSOL will be used.

Learning outcome

The course gives a detailed introduction to finite element method solutions of different field problems in engineering science and multiphysics domains.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises. 2/3 of the exercises approved is minimum for exam admittance. A computer exercise based on the COMSOL and MATLAB program is mandatory. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is based on basic courses in statics, strength of materials, and continuum mechanics (TKT4124 Mechanics 3).

Course materials

N. Ottosen & H. Pettersson: Introduction to the Finite Element Method (preliminary). Zhiliang Zhang: Finite Element Method Lecture notes.

Credit reductions