C06 – FEM Masterclass for Ship Structures
Introduce the finite element method as a practical tool for ship structural analysis, pairing core theory in each section with practical modelling exercises covering element selection, boundary conditions, load cases, and interpretation of structural results.
£299.00
20 hours
Focused, self-paced learning designed to fit around professional schedules.
Online, self-paced
Study online at a pace that fits your schedule.
10 sections
Structured curriculum sections.
English
Language of instruction for this course.
38 lessons
Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.
Course overview
Designed for: engineering graduates looking for refresher courses in niche expert areas.
Entry requirements: an engineering degree or equivalent experience, plus structural mechanics (beam bending, stress and strain), matrix algebra, and a working familiarity with ship structural arrangement.
What you will learn
Explain the role of finite element modelling in ship structural analysis.
Identify appropriate element types, boundary conditions, and load cases for common ship-structure problems.
Translate a documented ship-structure case into a defensible finite element model setup.
Interpret the theoretical ingredients behind bar, beam, membrane, plate, and solid element formulations.
Evaluate finite element modelling choices against the needs of practical ship-structure analysis.
Skills and knowledge
Marine FEM
Ship structures
Structural analysis
Boundary conditions
Load cases
Element modelling
Naval architecture
Course curriculum
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
FEM Foundations for Ships
2.1 FEM in Ship Structures
2.2 Bar and Beam Elements
2.3 General Procedure and Virtual Work
2.4 Foundations Review
2.5 Quiz 1
Displacement Fields and Bars
3.1 Displacement Fields
3.2 The Bar Element
3.3 Plate Field Practicum
3.4 Displacement and Bar Review
3.5 Quiz 2
Beam and Membrane Modelling
4.1 The Beam Element
4.2 3-Node Membrane Field
4.3 Half-Cylinder Practicum
4.4 Beam and Membrane Review
4.5 Quiz 3
Membrane Theory in Detail
5.1 Interpolation Functions
5.2 Stress and Strain Relations
5.3 Clamped Beam Benchmark
5.4 Membrane Theory Review
5.5 Quiz 4
Stiffness and Assembly
6.1 Membrane Stiffness Matrix
6.2 Assembly of 2D Models
6.3 Loads, Supports, and 4-Node Elements
6.4 Ship Beam Practicum
6.5 Quiz 5
Plates, Solids, and Components
7.1 Plate Bending Elements
7.2 Spatial Elements
7.3 Ship Component Practicum
7.4 Quiz 6
Static Analysis in Practice
8.1 Practical Static Analyses
8.2 Transverse Ship Strength
8.3 Interpreting Results
8.4 Quiz 7
Industry Perspective and Final Review
9.1 Industry Perspective
9.2 Final Review
9.3 Quiz 8
Summary
10.1 Key Takeaways
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