The course repeats the fundamentals of the theory of materials. It leads to the characterization and classification of material behavior as well as the specification by adequate material models. Here we focus on elastic, viscoelastic, plastic, and viscoplastic deformation behavior. Introducing the finite element program ABAQUS, the students learn how to analyze the material models numerically. Therefore ABAQUS-own and continuative constitutive equations are chosen.

The student

• has the basic understanding of the materials theory and the classification of materials
• is able to independently generate numerical models using ABAQUS and can choose and apply adequate constitutive equations

Engineering Mechanics; Advanced Mathematics; Introduction to Theory of Materials recommended

regular attendance: 28 hours
self-study: 92 hours

Oral examination (ca. 20 min) in the elective module MSc, otherwise no grading

solving of a FEM problem

preparation of a report

preparation of a short presentation

Blockveranstaltung, Termine werden noch bekannt gegeben!

Anmeldung per Email bis zum 26.04.2024 an katrin.schulz@kit.edu