Course syllabus for Engineering fluid-structure interaction: Technologies and practices

Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameFluid-structure interaction: teori och exempel
  • CodeTRA270
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTRACKS
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • DepartmentTRACKS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 97129
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0123 Project 7.5 c
Grading: TH		0 c7.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c

In programmes

Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

In addition to the general requirements to study at advanced level at Chalmers, necessary subject or project specific prerequisite competences (if any) must be fulfilled. Alternatively, the student must obtain the necessary competences during the course. The examiner will formulate and check these prerequisite competences.

The student will only be admitted in agreement with the examiner.

Fundamental fluid and solid mechanics are beneficial but not necessary, since basic FSI-related theories and skills will be introduced in the course.

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide a platform to work and solve challenging cross-disciplinary authentic problems from different stakeholders in society such as the academy, industry or public institutions. Additionally, the aim is that students from different educational programs practice working efficiently in global multidisciplinary development teams.

The aim of the course is to provide an overview of engineering problems related to fluid-structure interaction (FSI). This includes models and methods for solving FSI problems, coupled equation system for FSI scenarios, aero-/hydro elasticity and aero-/vibro acoustics. numerical methods and industrial software for solving FSI problems

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)


Valid for all Tracks courses:
  • critically and creatively identify and/or formulate advanced architectural or engineering problems
  • master problems with open solutions spaces which includes to be able to handle uncertainties and limited information.
  • lead and participate in the development of new products, processes and systems using a holistic approach by following a design process and/or a systematic development process.
  • work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate in teams with different compositions
  • show insights about cultural differences and to be able to work sensitively with them.
  • show insights about and deal with the impact of architecture and/or engineering solutions in a global, economic, environment and societal context.
  • identify ethical aspects and discuss and judge their consequences in relation to the specific problem
  • orally and in writing explain and discuss information, problems, methods, design/development processes and solutions
  • fulfill project specific learning outcomes
Course specific:
  • Explain methods and techniques for classical fluid-structure-interaction (FSI) such as aero/hydro elasticity, and aero-vibro acoustics, etc.
  • Identify and analyze dominant mechanisms in various engineering FSI scenarios.
  • Derive and explain the governing equations for the coupled flow and structure motion/deformation.
  • Outline and describe FSI coupled algorithms and numeral methods.
  • Use industrail software, which is popular in the industry, to simulate FSI problems.

Content

The course consists of three sections on methods, exercises, and an extensive project. The first two sections are devoted to understanding the basics. In total, 6 lectures are scheduled once per week. After the lectures, a 3-week project targeting industrial applications is arranged with the options: marine techniques, offshore architectures, aerospace, automotive, biomechanics, sailing sports. A student can pick up one of the options that best fits his/her educational background. The project work will be documented in the form of a written report and presented at the end.

Organisation

The course is run by a teaching team.
The main part of the course is a challenge driven project. The challenge may range from being broad societal to profound research driven. The project task is solved in a group. The course is supplemented by on-demand teaching and learning of the skills necessary for the project. The project team will have one university examiner, one or a pole of university supervisors and one or a pole of external co-supervisors if applicable.

Tracks-theme: Sustainable Transports

Lectures and a team project with supervision

Literature

Relevant literature is retrieved and acquired by the students as a part of the project.

Examination including compulsory elements

Written report and presentation of team project

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.