Gerald Kress: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2018

Name Dr. Gerald Kress
Address
ETHZ - IDMF CMAS
Tannenstrasse 3
CLA E 31
8092 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone044 632 23 51
Fax044 632 17 02
E-mailgkress@retired.ethz.ch
DepartmentMechanical and Process Engineering
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
151-0042-01LEngineering Tool: FEM-Programs Information Restricted registration - show details
Attendance of the whole course is compulsory. If you miss, no credits will be awarded. For exemptions, you have to contact the lecturer of the course.
0.4 credits1KG. Kress, C. Thurnherr
AbstractThe course "Introduction to FEM programs" familiarizes the students with performing of simple structural analyses with the finite-element method.
Learning objectiveBecoming familiar with using a modern finite-element program. Learn how to perform structural analyses of complex parts designed with CAD. Critical results interpretation by way of convergence analysis.
ContentConsidered programs: ANSYS Workbench
Lecture notesCourse material: The material bases on that of the firm CADFEM Switzerland and are complemented according to our needs.
LiteratureNo textbooks required
Prerequisites / Noticenone
151-0358-00LStructural Optimization4 credits3GG. Kress, B. Schläpfer
AbstractThe lecture class Structural Optimization addresses the automated and computer-aided finding of optimum solutions to problems of structural design. This includes design parameterization, formulation of objective and constraining functions as well as design improvement through application of optimization methods offered by mathematical programming and evolutionary algorithms.
Learning objectiveTo become familiar with the most important methods of structural optimization and be able to utilize them on practical problems.
ContentThe lecture class Structural Optimization addresses the automated and computer-aided finding of optimum solutions to problems of structural design. This includes design parameterization, formulation of objective and constraining functions as well as design improvement through application of optimization methods offered by mathematical programming and evolutionary algorithms.
Lecture notesLecture class material is handed out and can be down-loaded from
http://www.structures.ethz.ch/education/master/intro/compulsory/optimization/Structural_Optimization_script_2007.pdf
LiteratureThe script provides sufficient theory for the lecture class and the students are not required to purchase additional literature.
151-0361-00LAn Introduction to the Finite-Element Method4 credits3GG. Kress, C. Thurnherr
AbstractThe class includes mathematical ancillary concepts, derivation of element equations, numerical integration, boundary conditions and degree-of-freedom coupling, compilation of the system’s equations, element technology, solution methods, static and eigenvalue problems, iterative solution of progressing damage, beam-locking effect, modeling techniques, implementation of nonlinear solution methods.
Learning objectiveObtain a theoretical background of the finite-element method.
Understand techniques for finding numerically more efficient finite elements. Understand degree-of-freedom coupling schemes and recall typical equations solution algorithms for static and eigenvalue problems. Learn how to map specific mechanical situations correctly to finite-element models. Understand how to make best use of FEM for structural analysis. Obtain a first inside into the implementation of nonlinear FEM procedures.
Content1. Introduction, direct element derivation of truss element
2. Variational methods and truss element revisited
3. Variational methods and derivation of planar finite elements
4. Curvilinear finite elements and numerical integration
5. Element Technology
6. Degrees-of-freedom coupling and solution methods
7. Iterative solution methods for damage progression analysis
8. Shear-rigid and shear compliant beam elements and locking effect
9. Beam Elements and Locking Effect
10. Harmonic vibrations and vector iteration
11. Modeling techniques
12. Implementation of nonlinear FEM procedures
Lecture notesScript and handouts are provided in class and can also be down-loaded from:
http://www.structures.ethz.ch/education/master/master/Anintroductiontothefiniteelementmethod.html
LiteratureNo textbooks required.