Course code BūvZ3063
Credit points 1.50
Conceptions of CAD (Computer Aided Design) I
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes4
Number of hours for laboratory classes4
Independent study hours24
Date of course confirmation10.03.2021
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
lect.
Atis Dandens
Mg. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
BūvZ2039, Selected Topics in Strength of Materials
BūvZ2040, Structural Analysis I
BūvZ2048, Basic Theory of Structures
BūvZ2056, Building Materials I
BūvZ3078, Structural Analysis II
BūvZ3087, Building materials II
Course abstract
Students are introduced to the use of Finite Element Method (FEM) and the use of FEM software RFEM and IDEA StatiCa for structural analysis.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students are able to create models in Finite Element Method (FEM) software RFEM and IDEA StatiCa – laboratory tasks, course project.
Course Content(Calendar)
1. Introduction, 1 hour.
2. RFEM, 6 hours:
2.1. Introduction;
2.2. Graphical User Interface;
2.3. Model Data;
2.4. Load Cases and Combinations;
2.5. Loads;
2.6. Calculation;
2.7. Results;
2.8. Results Evaluation;
2.9. Printout.
3. IDEA StatiCa, 6 hours:
3.1. Introduction;
3.2. Geometry;
3.3. Load effects;
3.4. Design;
3.5. Check;
3.6. Optimization;
3.7. Report.
4. Preparation of course projects (independent work by students), 24 hours.
5. Presentation of independently made course projects, 3 hours.
Requirements for awarding credit points
Independently made course test presented.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Course test:
1. RFEM – model according to course test assignment and the amount of laboratory tasks;
2. IDEA StatiCa – model for at least one connection.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The course test is scored by credit points. At least 4 points must be earned to receive a sufficient grade.
Compulsory reading
1. Introduction to finite element analysis and design, Nam H. Kim, Bhavani V. Sankar, Ashok V. Kumar, Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2018.
Further reading
1. Dlubal DOWNLOADS & INFO;
2. IDEA StatiCa Resource center.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Žurnāls “Būvinženieris”;
2. Žurnāls “Latvijas Būvniecība”.
Notes
Compulsory course in second level professional higher educational programme Civil Engineering.