Advanced non linear and computational structural and solid mechanics

Objectifs

At the end of this module, the student will have understood and be able to explain (main concepts):

The use limitations of the linear mechanic

The different phenomena of buckling corresponding to different scales : cross-section, members, global structure

Analysis of structures with plastic hinges

Viscoelastic analysis, constitutive model of viscoelasticity, application to creep, stress relaxation and calculation of long-term strain

The structure modelling using Finite Element Method

Elements properties : BEAM, PLATE and SHELL, SOLID

The student will be able to:

Calculate the global buckling of structure

Calculate the local buckling of structural members

Calculate the ultimate load bearing capacity using plastic hinge method

Calculate a structure using Finite Element Software

Pré-requis

Structural analysis and engineering

Évaluation

L’évaluation des acquis d’apprentissage est réalisée en continu tout le long du semestre. En fonction des enseignements, elle peut prendre différentes formes : examen écrit, oral, compte-rendu, rapport écrit, évaluation par les pairs…