Lectures in course CIVIL-321: Numerical modelling of solids and structures

Covers the fundamentals of finite element analysis and the application of constitutive laws.

Covers the basics of finite element modeling and discusses common pitfalls in modeling, discretization, resolution, and result interpretation.

Covers the stability analysis of the Newmark-B method and its implementation.

Explains the iso-parametric formulation of the quad4 planar element and the calculation of the stiffness matrix.

Introduces the basics of finite element modeling for dynamics and discusses the Newmark method for time integration.

Covers the application of finite elements in structural mechanics, focusing on theories related to beams, plates, and shells.

Covers the analysis of beam elements and the importance of minimizing unnecessary precision and cost in calculations.

Covers the analysis of beam elements using virtual work principles.

Covers the importance of reducing integration order for more efficient calculations.