Simulation and modelling

Education facts

Code: MTAD13

The course consists of equal parts of lectures and computer laboratory exercises. The exercises primarily involve mandatory hand-in assignments. The lectures cover the following components:<br> \-basic tensor analysis with cartesian tensors<br> \-linear viscoelasticity theory, anisotropic elasticity, yield criteria and plasticity theory<br> \-theory of severe deformation and rubber elasticity<br> \-linear fracture mechanics analysis, calculation of stress intensity factors<br> \-contact analysis with FEM<br> \-dynamic analysis with FEM

Entry requirements

Registered for Linear Algebra, 7.5 ECTS credits, Calculus in Several Variables, 7.5 ECTS credits, Numerical Methods, 7.5 ECTS credits, Finite Element Methods FEM, 7.5 ECTS credits, and Solid mechanics, 15 ECTS credits, plus upper secondary level English 6, or equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Simulation and modelling

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %