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Advanced Computational Mechanics

Course Information​

  • Course Code: CE7225
  • Course Type: Graduate foundation course (required, academic degree)
  • Credits / Hours: 2 credits / 36 hours
  • Semester: Fall (Fall 2023, Fall 2024)
  • Target Students: Ph.D. students in Civil Engineering

Course Description​

This graduate-level course covers frontier theories and methods in computational mechanics, including tensor foundations, nonlinear finite elements, multiscale modeling, and high-performance computing. Students develop numerical computation skills for solving complex engineering problems.

Learning Objectives​

  1. Master the theoretical foundations of tensors and nonlinear finite elements
  2. Understand random field and multiscale modeling methods
  3. Become familiar with emerging numerical methods such as peridynamics and the material point method
  4. Conduct independent research in computational mechanics

Course Content​

  • Tensor foundations
  • Nonlinear finite elements
  • Random fields and stochastic finite elements
  • Peridynamics (PD): principles, solution methods and applications
  • Material point method (MPM): principles, solution methods and applications
  • Smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH)
  • New developments in computational mechanics