CE7018 COMPUTATIONAL INELASTICITY

Course Code:5627018
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. SERDAR GÖKTEPE
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course aims to

  • equip students with essential knowledge about theoretical and computational mechanics of elastic and inelastic solids that exhibit non-linear behavior,

  • make students assimilate the key role of elastic and inelastic material routines within the modular structure of an implicit non-linear finite element code in the three-dimensional setting,

  • teach students how to employ the essential numerical and programming techniques to

    computationally implement complex inelastic material models with internal variables. 


Course Content

For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.

Course Learning Outcomes

 

Taking this course, the students will

  • have an essential background on the theoretical and computational mechanics of non-linear elastic and inelastic materials,

  • be able to critically assess the thermodynamic consistency of an inelastic material model within the three-dimensional framework of thermodynamics with internal variables,

  • be qualified to construct algorithmic update equations for the internal variables of an inelastic model and to derive the three-dimensional tensorial stress and consistent tangent expressions,

  • be in a position to implement an inelastic material model into a three-dimensional finite element

    code and solve (initial) boundary-value problems of continuum mechanics. 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results.✔
2Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art.✔
3Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices.✔
4Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques.✔
5Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences.✔
6Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts.✔