Computational Mechanics I 

BAU505

Assist. Prof. Dr. Celal Çakıroğlu - Turkish-German University

Computational Mechanics I 

7 ECTS

Integrated course (lectures and exercises) in the summer semester.
Compulsory elective module.

Syllabus

Content

Solving structural systems using stiffness matrix methods, Introduction to the numerical solution of differential equations, finite difference schemes, finite element method, meshless methods, Introduction to the reliability of structures, Monte Carlo methods, Introduction to machine learning applications in structural mechanics, neural networks, data analysis, predictive modeling of material properties and structural behavior, software development related to structural engineering, programming of numerical methods using a programming language of choice, introduction to composite materials.

Description of Teaching and Learning Methods

• Lecture notes and code samples are provided by the lecturer.
• Literature review.
• In-depth analysis of impactful publications in all areas of computational mechanics.
• Written examination.