Norwegian

Course description

• Course content
• Learning outcome
• Admission
• Prerequisites

• Overlapping courses
• Teaching
• Examination
• Evaluation

Course content

Practical use of the element method as a tool for analysis of different structures. Extending the theoretical basis of the method when it comes to plate and shell structures, dynamic analysis, linearized buckling and plasticity.

Learning outcome

A thorough introduction to the finite element method applied on typical structural problems. This is achieved through the use of commercial software and lectures that outlines the theoretical basis for the program.

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Prerequisites

Recommended previous knowledge

MEK4550 – The Finite Element Method in Solid Mechanics I (discontinued) or equivalent background in the element method.

Overlapping courses

10 credits overlap with MEK9560 – The Finite Element Method in Solid Mechanics II (discontinued)

6 credits with ME356.

*The information about overlaps is not complete. Contact the department for more information if necessary.

Teaching

4 hours of lectures per week.

Examination

Depending on the number of students, the exam will be either oral or written.
What form the exam will take will be announced by the teaching staff within October 15th for the autumn semester and March 15th for the spring semester.

Examination support material

Permitted aids at the exam if written: Rottmann's formula list + approved calculator.
Information about approved calculators (Norwegian only)

Language of examination

Subjects taught in English will only offer the exam paper in English.

You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

• Explanation of grades and appeals

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.

Withdrawal from an examination

It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.

Special examination arrangements

Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.

Evaluation

The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.