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MASA2312

Computeraided Modelling and Simulation

Credits 7.5
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

The subject is naturally divided into two: a modeling part and an analysis part. Modeling: -Parametric modeling -Flate modeling -Compositions (Assemblies) -Component car biotech and product families -Data format and data exchange -Digital value chains

Analysis: - Problem formulation and modeling technique. - Element method - Element types: Beam, shell and solid elements - Border conditions. - Load attachment. - Verification, reporting and presentation of results Academic content

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The candidate - has general knowledge of 3D modeling. - have knowledge of the theoretical basis for data-assisted calculation methods. - have knowledge of the scope and limitations of such calculation methods.

Skills: The candidate - able to use relevant computer software for 3D modeling. - can use relevant computer programs for sizing. - can use relevant computer programs for documenting and reporting the analyzes.

General competence: The candidate - can plan and execute design and dimensioning using computer programs. - Have insight into the advantages and disadvantages of various data-assisted calculation methods. Learning outcome

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and project work.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Folder assessment. The portfolio (60%) contains a set of mandatory exercises. The portfolio must be passed to be eligible for an oral examination.

Oral exam (40%).

New and postponed exam: following semester.

Course materials

User manuals and textbook. Course material.

Subject areas

  • Structural Informatics

Contact information

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Portfolio
Weighting 60/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Oral examination
Weighting 40/100 Duration 30 minutes

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

Oral examination
Weighting 40/100 Duration 30 minutes