Numerical Methods of Analysis of Civil Engineering Projects
| Title | Αριθμητικές Μέθοδοι Ανάλυσης Έργων Πολιτικού Μηχανικού (Κορμού) / Numerical Methods of Analysis of Civil Engineering Projects |
| Code | ΤΤ6100 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022009 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Total Hours | 65 |
| Class ID | 600304249
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Although not necessarily required, good knowledge on the following subjects is strongly recommended: Structural Analysis I, Structural Analysis II
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module students will:
- understand the basic concepts of the finite element method.
- be able to explain the fundamentals of finite element analysis for structural (buildings) and geotechnical problems
- be familiar with the use of FE analysis programs
- be able to model a two-dimensional or three-dimensional structure using 1D finite elements.
- be able to model a geotechnical problem using 2D plane strain elements.
- be able to calculate the stiffness matrix and the load vector.
- be able to calculate displacements and stresses.
- be able to assess the validity and accuracy of the numerical results
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to the Finite Element method (FEM). Formulation of the Direct Stiffness and Finite Element methods for the analysis of structures. Specific topics include: Degrees of freedom, load and displacement vectors, one-dimensional element stiffness matrices, assembly of global stiffness matrix for two- and three-dimensional structures, solution of FE equations, calculation of displacements and element forces. Application of FE analysis to structural problems
Plane strain finite elements. Geotechnical boundary conditions. Consideration of effective stresses and pore pressures. Simple soil constitutive models. Post-processing. Application of FE analysis to geotechnical problems (foundations, excavations, embankments, retaining walls, underground structures).
Keywords
Finite element method for structural analysis, Direct stiffness method, FE modelling of structures, Plane strain finite element method, application of FE analysis to geotechnical problems
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Teaching and exercises using modern structural and geotechnical analysis software packages.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 26 | 0.9 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 39 | 1.4 | |||
| Project | 33 | 1.2 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 140 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βιβλίο [59369378]: Η ΜΕΘΟΔΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΠΕΠΕΡΑΣΜΕΝΩΝ ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΩΝ, ΑΒΡΑΜΙΔΗΣ Ι., ΑΘΑΝΑΤΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ Α., ΜΟΡΦΙΔΗΣ Κ.
Βιβλίο [13937]: ΥΠΟΛΟΓΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΓΕΩΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΜΗΧΑΝΙΚΗ: ΑΛΛΗΛΕΠΙΔΡΑΣΗ ΕΔΑΦΟΥΣ - ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΩΝ, ΑΙΜΙΛΙΟΣ Μ. ΚΩΜΟΔΡΟΜΟΣ
Βιβλίο [50658954]: Ανάλυση Ραβδωτών Φορέων με Μητρωικές Μεθόδους- Μέθοδος Αμεσης Στιβαρότητας, Παπαδρακάκης Μ. Σαπουντζάκης Ε.Ι.
Additional bibliography for study
Αριθμητικές Μέθοδοι Ανάλυσης των Κατασκευών, Ε.Ν. Μητσοπούλου - Ι.Ν. Δουδούμης, Έκδοση ΑΠΘ, Θεσ/νίκη 2000
Χατζηγώγος, Θ., & Καραουλάνης, Φ. (2015). Ανάλυση προβλημάτων γεωτεχνικής μηχανικής με τη μέθοδο των πεπερασμένων στοιχείων [Προπτυχιακό εγχειρίδιο]. Κάλλιπος, Ανοικτές Ακαδημαϊκές Εκδόσεις. http://hdl.handle.net/11419/1104
Last Update
29-10-2025
