General information:
Lecture and exercise notes can be retrieved at Stud.Ip.
Content:
- Motivation
- Basics of C++
- Numerical integration
- Solution of nonlinear problems
- Solution of linear equation systems
- Verification of numerical algorithms
- Selected algorithms and data structures of a finite element code
Recommended Previous Knowledge:
Knowledge of partial differential equations is recommended.
Educational Objectives:
Theoretical Knowledge
Students are able to
- give an overview of the standard algorithms that are used in finite element programs.
- explain the structure and algorithm of finite element programs.
- specify problems of numerical algorithms, to identify them in a given situation and to explain their mathematical and computer science background.
Capabilities
Students are able to
- construct algorithms for given numerical methods.
- select for a given problem of structural mechanics a suitable algorithm.
- apply numerical algorithms to solve problems of structural mechanics.
- implement algorithms in a high-level programming language (here C++).
- critically judge and verify numerical algorithms.
Personal Competence
Social Competence
Students are able to
- solve problems in heterogeneous groups and to document the corresponding results.
Autonomy
Students are able to
- acquire independently knowledge to solve complex problems.
