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MASG2102

Finite Element Method

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Gjøvik
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

  • Modelling with solid elements
  • Modelling with structure elements
  • Generations of mesh
  • Define boundary condition
  • Symmetry condition
  • Linear analysis
  • Stress analysis
  • Deformation analysis
  • Introduction to Non-linear analysis
  • Thermal analysis

Learning outcome

Aim:

The aim of the course is to learn the students how to apply finite element analysis in the design of various constructions.

Knowledge:

The candidate understand how the element method works to determine connections between stresses, deformation, stiffness and material property.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and assignments:

All lectures will be streamed and recorded, and links to the recordings will be made available from the learning platform. Supervision of the net students will be done via Zoom link.

Compulsory assignments

  • 3 assignments

Further on evaluation

Re-sit of written exam in August. Written Exam, 5 hours (counts for 100% of the grade) There will be 3 compulsory assignments which must be passed to take the final exam. Practical exam in the computer lab.

Course materials

Books:

  • Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation (Kurowski, Paul (2020))
  • SolidWorks, Learn by Doing-Part 1

Other pages about the course

Subject areas

  • Machine Design and Materials Technology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Duration 5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code A Duration 5 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

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