1. The Finite Element Method. Special topics in Finite Element Method (surface and spatial structures, dynamic loads, soil-structure interaction, non-linearity, etc.). Analysis of surface structures and spatial structures (volume structures) using the Finite Element Method and computer programs. Applications in problems and constructions of Civil Engineering.
2. The Boundary Element Method. Special topics in Boundary Element Method (surface and spatial structures, dynamic loads, soil-structure interaction, non-linearity, etc.). Analysis of surface structures and spatial structures (volume structures) using the Boundary Element Method and computer programs. Applications in problems and constructions of Civil Engineering.

3. Coupling of Finite Element and Boundary Element Methods. Applications in problems and constructions of Civil Engineering.

    

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to deepen the understanding of the Finite Element Method and the Boundary Element Method, as well as the related computer programs for the simulation and analysis of surface structures and spatial structures under the influence of static and dynamic loads, taking into account soil-structure interaction, non-linearity phenomena, etc.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Describes and interprets in depth the Finite Element Method and the capabilities of the related computer programs.
• Explain specific topics of the Finite Element Method (surface and spatial structures, dynamic loads, soil-structure interaction, non-linearity, etc.).
• Evaluate the function and critical characteristics of a structure and selects the appropriate finite element model for its simulation.
• Simulate complex structures using the finite element method.
• Analyse surface structures and spatial structures (volume structures) using the Finite Element Method and computer programs.
• Use the Finite Element Method and related computer programs to solve problems and constructions in Civil Engineering (buildings, bridges, retaining walls, etc.).
• Describe and interprets in depth the method of Boundary Elements and the capabilities of the related computer programs.
• • Explains specific topics of the Boundary Element Method (surface and spatial structures, dynamic loads, soil-structure interaction, non-linearity, etc.).
• Simulate complex structures using the Boundary Element Method.
• Analyse surface entities and spatial entities (volume entities) using the Boundary Element Method and computer programs.
• Use the Boundary Element Method and related computer programs to solve problems and constructions in Civil Engineering.
• Explain the coupling of Finite Element Methods and Boundary Element Methods for solving problems and constructions in Civil Engineering.
• Apply the Finite Element Method and the Boundary Element Method for the analysis of structures under various types of excitations, such as seismic, wind, and impact loads, related to natural disasters.