651-4144-00L Introduction to Finite Element Modelling in Geosciences
Semester | Spring Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | M. Frehner, A. Rozel |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | Introduction to programming the finite element method in 1D and 2D. |
Objective | Topics covered include thermal diffusion, elasticity, stokes flow, and isoparametric elements. The focus is on hands-on-programming, and you will learn how to write FEM codes starting with an empty MATLAB script. Prerequisite: good knowledge of MATLAB, linear algebra, and knowledge of programming the finite difference method. |
Content | Topics covered include thermal diffusion, elasticity, stokes flow, and isoparametric elements. The focus is on hands-on-programming, and you will learn how to write FEM codes starting with an empty MATLAB script. |
Lecture notes | The script will be handed out to the students and made available online. |
Literature | There is no mandatory literature. Some recommended literature will be discussed and made available during the course. |
Prerequisites / Notice | Good knowledge of MATLAB, linear algebra, and knowledge of programming the finite difference method. The following courses are strongly recommended before attending this course: 651-4241-00L Numerical Modelling I and II: Theory and Applications 651-4007-00L Continuum Mechanics 651-4003-00L Numerical Modelling of Rock Deformation |