ECTS - University of Pisa
Scheda programma d'esame
VEHICLE SIMULATION
PAOLA FORTE
Academic year2016/17
Course Automotive Engineering
Code385II
Credits9
PeriodSemester 1 & 2
LanguageItalian

ModulesAreaTypeHoursTeacher(s)
PROGETTAZIONE ASSISTITAING-IND/14LEZIONI60
PAOLA FORTE unimap
CIRO SANTUS unimap
SIMULAZIONE DINAMICA DEI VEICOLIING-IND/14LEZIONI30
FRANCESCO FRENDO unimap
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student who successfully completes the course will have the ability to apply the Finite Element Method (FEM) for the linear static stress analysis of mechanical components and structures, with sufficient theorethical basis to understand application limits, error margins and actual correspondence of results with real world. In addition they will have the ability to apply the Multi-Body method for the kinematic a dynamic analysis of systems made of rigid bodies.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The examination aim to ascertain the understanding and knowledge of course content and the capability to apply theory to practical cases.

Methods:

  • Final oral exam
  • Final written exam

Further information:
The examination includes the proposal of a FEM model for the analysis of a real wolrd structure, the kinematic and dynamic analysis of a multibody system and a few questions on course content.

Teaching methods

Delivery: face to face

Learning activities:

  • attending lectures
  • Laboratory work

Attendance: Advised

Teaching methods:

  • Lectures
  • laboratory
Syllabus
Basic of Finite Element Method (FEM) theory in the linear static field: discretisation, shape functions, constitutive relationships, congruence relationships, element stiffness matrix, structure stiffness matrix. Solution methods. Modelling and discretisation errors. Convergence. Modelling criteria for different class of structures: trusses, beams, plane problems, plates and shells, 3D problems. Basic vector and matrix analysis. Rotation matrix representations and kinematic analysis of reference frame systems. Constraint equations and inverse dynamic analysis. Dynamic analysis of systems made of rigid bodies.
Bibliography
Lectures notes. A. Shabana, Dynamic of multibody systems. Cambridge Univ Press A. Shabana, computational dynamics. Wiley and Sons is also advised
Work placement
Yes
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27