written exam
Mechanical formulation of physical problem via energy principles or conservation laws. Strong and weak formulation of the physical form. Finite difference solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Finite element solution of the weak form of a physical problem statement (heat flow problem or structural mechanics). Error estimates for numerical solution techniques, Zienkiewicz/Zhu and Babushka/Rheinboldt approach
Eriksson, Estep, Hansbo, Johnson, Computational Differential Equations Bathe, K.J., Finite Element Procedures
Lecture handouts
Applied Mathematics, Fundamental Mechanics
written test, 120 min duration
Compulsory elective module in the subject area “Modelling” for M.Sc. Digital Engineering
Elective module for M.Sc. Natural Risks and Hazards in Structural Engineering