PSE Competency Tracker

Individual PSE Competency Report

User: Alrutz Barcelos, Johann Goethe
Id: pse-1069
Email address: johann.barcelos@frencken.nl
Date issued: November 10, 2020

Technical area Overall competency record Progress table

Code: FEA Status: Not defined Achieved: 75 (84.3%)
Title: Finite Elements Analysis (Core Not achieved: 0 (0.0%)
Module) Not defined: 14 (15.7%)
Detailed competency records
Area Code Statement Status Method Date issued
Pre-Requisites FEApr1 All learning outcomes in category MESM as Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
appropriate to industry, application and level. 2020
Pre-Requisites FEApr2 All learning outcomes in category BMPS as Achieved Self evaluation November 10,
appropriate to industry, application and level. 2020
Knowledge FEAkn1 List the various steps in the analysis/simulation Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
process. 2020
Knowledge FEAkn2 Define the meaning of degree of freedom. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Knowledge FEAkn3 List the nodal degrees of freedom and the Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
associated force actions for common beam, 2D 2020
solid, 2D axisymmetric, 3D solid and shell elements,
for the Displacement FEM.
Knowledge FEAkn4 Define the meaning of adaptive mesh refinement Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Knowledge FEAkn5 State the variational principle involved in the Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
formulation of the Displacement Finite Element 2020
Method and identify the solution quantity assumed
within each element.
Knowledge FEAkn6 State the variational principle involved in the Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
formulation of the Equilibrium Finite Element 2020
Method and identify the solution quantity assumed
within each element.
Knowledge FEAkn7 Name other finite element methods. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Knowledge FEAkn8 List the requirements for an axisymmetric analysis Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
to be valid. 2020
Knowledge FEAkn9 List the degrees of freedom to be constrained on a Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
symmetric boundary. 2020
Knowledge FEAkn10 List the degrees of freedom to be constrained on a Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
asymmetric boundary. 2020
Knowledge FEAkn11 Sketch problems showing the various form of Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
symmetry. 2020
Knowledge FEAkn12 List the advantages of using symmetry. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Knowledge FEAkn13 State the word length or arithmetic precision of Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
calculations for any system used. 2020
Knowledge FEAkn14 List the possible advantages of applying material Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
properties, loads and boundary conditions to 2020
underlying geometry rather than to finite element
entities.
Knowledge FEAkn15 List 2 common solvers for large sets of Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
simultaneous equations. 2020
Knowledge FEAkn16 List the various forms of element distortion. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Knowledge FEAkn17 List the various element types commonly used in Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
the analysis of components within your organisation. 2020
Comprehension FEAco1 Describe the sources of error inherent in finite Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
element analysis, in general terms. 2020
Comprehension FEAco2 Discuss checks that may be used post-solution to Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
check for the presence of inaccuracy. 2020
Comprehension FEAco3 Explain the term solution residual. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020

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Comprehension FEAco4 Explain the meaning of convergence, including h Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
and p types. 2020
Comprehension FEAco5 Discuss the difficulties that can arise in using a CAD Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
model as the basis for carrying out analysis and 2020
simulation.
Comprehension FEAco6 Discuss the need for a consistent set of units in any Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
analysis and illustrate possible pitfalls. 2020
Comprehension FEAco7 Explain why strains and stresses are generally less Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
accurate than displacements for any given mesh of 2020
elements, using the Displacement FEM.
Comprehension FEAco8 Discuss the validity of using symmetry techniques to Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
model non-symmetric problems. 2020
Comprehension FEAco9 Explain the meaning of the term ill-conditioned when Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
used in the context of a set of solution equations 2020
and illustrate physical situations where this might
reflect reality.
Comprehension FEAco10 Describe why incompressible or nearly- Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
incompressible elastic media can cause difficulties 2020
with analysis.
Comprehension FEAco11 Discuss the finite element / spring analogy. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Comprehension FEAco12 Outline a common method employed to solve the Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
large sets of sparse symmetric common in FEA. 2020
Comprehension FEAco13 Explain how the structural stiffness matrix is Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
assembled from the individual element matrices. 2020
Comprehension FEAco14 Discuss the nature of the structural stiffness matrix. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Comprehension FEAco15 Discuss the integral equation for element stiffness, Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
highlighting the variables which it is dependent 2020
upon.
Comprehension FEAco17 Explain the process of Gaussian Quadrature and Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
the terms Reduced Integration, Shear Locking and 2020
Mechanisms.
Comprehension FEAco18 Explain the term Isoparametric Element. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Comprehension FEAco19 Discuss the general requirements for suitable Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
Displacement Functions. 2020
Comprehension FEAco20 Discuss the terms C0 and C1 Continuity. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Comprehension FEAco21 Describe the Patch Test and explain its significance. Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
2020
Comprehension FEAco22 Explain why displacement elements may not always Achieved Self evaluation November 04,
lead to a behaviour that is too stiff in practice. 2020
Comprehension FEAco23 Explain the Equilibrium and Compatibility conditions, Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
normally found within and between displacement 2020
elements.
Comprehension FEAco24 Discuss the relationship between shape function Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
and strain/stress prediction for simple 2D linear and 2020
parabolic elements.
Comprehension FEAco25 Explain the term Bubble Function or Nodeless Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
Variable. 2020
Comprehension FEAco26 Discuss the significance of computer memory to Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
solution elapse time for large models. 2020
Comprehension FEAco27 Explain how unwanted cracks can be produced in Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
2D and 3D solid meshes and describe which plot 2020
type is useful in detecting these.
Comprehension FEAco28 Explain why element distortion generally results in Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
poorer results. 2020
Comprehension FEAco29 Discuss the term Flying Structure or Insufficiently Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
Constrained Structure. 2020
Comprehension FEAco30 Explain why stress averaging is not appropriate at Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
junctions between elements of different thickness. 2020
Comprehension FEAco31 Explain why most finite elements do not represent Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
a circular boundary exactly and highlight how this 2020
approximation manifests itself.

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Comprehension FEAco32 Explain the concept of substructuring, where Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
applicable and highlight common limitations of use. 2020
Comprehension FEAco33 Describe the process of nested or submodelling. Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
2020
Comprehension FEAco34 Explain the term hybrid model and highlight Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
potential difficulties with such an approach. 2020
Comprehension FEAco35 Discuss the terms Validation and Verification and Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
highlight their importance. 2020
Comprehension FEAco36 Discuss how developments in computing power Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
and system functionality are affecting modelling 2020
strategies, highlighting techniques that are falling
into disuse.
Comprehension FEAco37 Discuss modelling issues related to wind, sea, and Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
other relevant forms of stochastic loading. 2020
Comprehension FEAco38 Outline how Initial Strains and Initial Stresses are Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
commonly handled in the finite element solution. 2020
Comprehension FEAco39 Discuss the Geometric Stiffness Matrix and highlight Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
situations where it becomes important. 2020
Comprehension FEAco40 Explain the rationale behind the use of 1-D, 2-D and Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
3-D elements used in the analysis of components 2020
within your organisation.
Application FEAap1 Employ an analysis system for the determination of Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
stresses and strains in small displacement, linear 2020
elastic problems.
Application FEAap2 Demonstrate effective use of available results Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
presentation facilities. 2020
Application FEAap3 Illustrate the approximate nature of finite element Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
analysis, through examples chosen from your 2020
industry sector.
Application FEAap4 Illustrate the various steps in the Displacement Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
Finite Element Method from assumed displacement 2020
polynomial to determination of stresses.
Application FEAap5 Illustrate possible applications of 0D, 1D, 2D and 3D Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
elements in your industry sector. 2020
Application FEAap6 Illustrate how you might apply a moment to a model Achieved Self evaluation November 05,
consisting of 2D or 3D solids. 2020
Application FEAap7 Employ symmetric boundary conditions effectively. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Application FEAap8 Employ asymmetric boundary conditions effectively. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Application FEAap9 Employ cyclic symmetric boundary conditions Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
effectively, where appropriate. 2020
Application FEAap10 Illustrate various physical situations which will result Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
in a Stress Singularity and explain why it is not 2020
appropriate to use finite element results at such
locations directly.
Application FEAap11 Illustrate consistent nodal loadings for uniform Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
loading on a range of common linear and quadratic 2020
shell, 2D and 3D solid elements and note any
unusual features.
Application FEAap12 Employ a range of post-solution checks to Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
determine the integrity of FEA results. 2020
Application FEAap13 Conduct validation studies in support of FEA. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Application FEAap14 Carry out sensitivity studies. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Analysis FEAan1 Analyse the results from small displacement, linear Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
static analyses and determine whether they satisfy 2020
inherent assumptions.
Analysis FEAan2 Compare the results from small displacement, linear Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
elastic analyses with allowable values and comment 2020
on findings.
Analysis FEAan3 Analyse the results from sensitivity studies and draw Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
conclusions from trends. 2020

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Comprehension FEAco16 Discuss the salient features of the integral equation Not defined Not defined
for Consistent Nodal Loading.
Synthesis FEAsy1 Prepare an analysis specification, including Not defined Not defined
modelling strategy, highlighting any assumptions
relating to geometry, loads, boundary conditions
and material properties.
Synthesis FEAsy2 Develop an analysis strategy that enables the Not defined Not defined
relative significance of individual model parameters
and their interactions to be evaluated.
Synthesis FEAsy3 Plan an analysis, specifying necessary resources Not defined Not defined
and timescale.
Synthesis FEAsy4 Prepare quality assurance procedures for finite Not defined Not defined
element analysis activities within an organisation.
Synthesis FEAsy5 Contribute to planning related to the effective Not defined Not defined
development of analysis facilities.
Synthesis FEAsy6 Contribute to the development of a competency Not defined Not defined
process that supports staff technical development.
Synthesis FEAsy7 Formulate a series of smaller studies, benchmarks Not defined Not defined
or experimental tests in support of a FEA modelling
strategy.
Synthesis FEAsy8 Prepare a validation plan in support of a FEA study. Not defined Not defined
Evaluation FEAev1 Select appropriate idealisation(s) for components / Not defined Not defined
structures, which are consistent with the objectives
of the analyses.
Evaluation FEAev2 Assess the significance of neglecting any feature or Not defined Not defined
detail in any idealisation.
Evaluation FEAev3 Assess the significance of simplifying geometry, Not defined Not defined
material models, loads or boundary conditions.
Evaluation FEAev4 Manage A&S related physical and human resources Not defined Not defined
within an organisation; in an effective manner.
Evaluation FEAev5 Manage verification and validation procedures in Not defined Not defined
support of FEA.

Technical area Overall competency record Progress table

Code: MESM Status: Not defined Achieved: 51 (92.7%)
Title: Mechanics, Elasticity and Strength Not achieved: 1 (1.8%)
of Materials Not defined: 3 (5.5%)
Detailed competency records
Area Code Statement Status Method Date issued
Pre-Requisites MESMpr1 Appropriate levels of Maths and Physics, including Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
matrices and calculus. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn1 Define the variation in hydrostatic pressure with fluid Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
depth. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn2 Define Buoyancy Force. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Knowledge MESMkn3 Define the Work Done by a Force and a Couple. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Knowledge MESMkn4 State the Principles of Virtual Work, Least Work and Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
Castigliano's Theorem. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn5 State the Principle of Minimum Potential Energy. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Knowledge MESMkn6 Sketch the graph of force versus deflection for a Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
linear elastic spring and identify the potential energy 2020
and the complementary energy.
Knowledge MESMkn7 State the equation for Gravitational Potential Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
Energy. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn8 State Newton's 1st, 2nd and 3rd Laws. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Knowledge MESMkn9 Sketch a general 3D stress element showing all Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
stress components. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn10 Sketch Mohr Circle for a simple tensile test Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
specimen, illustrating the plane of maximum shear. 2020

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Knowledge MESMkn11 Define Hooke's Law. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Knowledge MESMkn12 Define Poisson's Ratio. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Knowledge MESMkn13 Define the relationship between Young's Modulus, Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
Poisson's Ratio and Shear Modulus. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn14 Sketch the through-thickness shear stress Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
distribution in a rectangular beam subjected to a 2020
shearing load.
Knowledge MESMkn15 List the equations for the hoop and longitudinal Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
stresses in an internally pressurised thin sphere and 2020
a thin cylinder with remote end closures.
Knowledge MESMkn17 List the section properties for a range of common Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
shapes, including hollow circular. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn18 List various Failure Hypotheses / Criteria. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Knowledge MESMkn19 State an appropriate failure criteria for brittle Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
materials. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn20 Define Tresca and von Mises Stress for a 3D stress Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
state. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn21 State the elastic Constitutive Relations in 2D, for a Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
homogeneous, isotropic material. 2020
Knowledge MESMkn22 State the radial stress boundary conditions at the Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
inner and outer surfaces of an internally pressurised 2020
cylinder or sphere.
Knowledge MESMkn23 List various experimental methods of strain Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
measurement and failure monitoring. 2020
Comprehension MESMco1 Discuss the term Rigid Body and explain its Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
significance in relation to any analysis. 2020
Comprehension MESMco2 Explain the terms Uniaxial, Biaxial and Triaxial Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
Stress. 2020
Comprehension MESMco3 Explain the significance of the terms Equilibrium, Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
Compatibility and Constitutive Relations. 2020
Comprehension MESMco4 Discuss the terms True Stress and Natural Strain. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Comprehension MESMco5 Describe the stress distribution around a hole in an Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
infinite plate subjected to uniaxial tension. 2020
Comprehension MESMco6 Sketch deformed shapes, shear force, bending Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
moment and torque diagrams, for simple structures. 2020
Comprehension MESMco7 Explain the terms Thin Cylinder and Thick Cylinder. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Comprehension MESMco8 Discuss the Laws of Static and Kinetic Dry Friction. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Comprehension MESMco9 Discuss the uncertainties typically present in Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
analyses and explain how these are handled. 2020
Comprehension MESMco10 Explain the term Statically Indeterminate and Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
illustrate with a few examples. 2020
Comprehension MESMco11 Explain the significance of the assumption plane Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
sections remain plane in relation to beam bending. 2020
Comprehension MESMco12 Explain when deflection due to shear starts to Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
become significant with beams, plates and shells. 2020
Comprehension MESMco13 Discuss how the effects of shock loading might be Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
included in a static analysis. 2020
Comprehension MESMco14 Provide examples of Plane Stress and Plane Strain. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Comprehension MESMco15 Explain the Tresca and von Mises Failure Criteria in Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2D, sketching the failure surface. 2020
Comprehension MESMco16 Discuss the stress states that give rise to maximum Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
differences between the Tresca and von Mises 2020
criteria.
Comprehension MESMco17 Discuss the Principle of Superposition and its Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
limitations. 2020
Comprehension MESMco18 Explain how St. Venant's Principle may be of use in Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
FEA. 2020

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Comprehension MESMco19 Explain how the interaction of stress concentrations Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
may be handled. 2020
Application MESMap1 Employ Free Body Diagrams effectively. Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Application MESMap2 Use tables to retrieve stress concentration data for Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
common configurations. 2020
Application MESMap3 Employ Lame's equations to determine the stresses Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
in thick cylinder and spheres subjected to internal 2020
and external pressure.
Application MESMap4 Employ Lame's equations to determine the stresses Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
in a thick cylinder subjected to a through-thickness 2020
temperature variation.
Application MESMap5 Employ Lame's equations to determine the stresses Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
in two thick cylinders with a shrink fit. 2020
Application MESMap6 Determine the strain energy in a cantilevered pipe Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
subjected to a point load at the end (neglecting 2020
shearing effects) and then use Castigliano's
Theorem to determine the tip deflection.
Application MESMap7 Calculate bolt and weld sizes by hand, for simple Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
configurations. 2020
Application MESMap8 Evaluate deformed shapes, shear force, bending Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
moment and torque diagrams for simple structures. 2020
Analysis MESMan1 Use tabulated formulae or first principles to Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
determine deflections and stresses for simple, 2020
beam, plate and shell problems, as a check on
values from FEA.
Knowledge MESMkn16 Sketch the contact normal stress distribution for a Not Self evaluation November 06,
circular pin in lug with a circular hole. achieved 2020
Synthesis MESMsy1 Plan analysis strategies. Not defined Not defined
Evaluation MESMev1 Select appropriate validation measures. Not defined Not defined
Evaluation MESMev2 Specify appropriate failure criteria for pressure Not defined Not defined
components.

Technical area Overall competency record Progress table

Code: BMPS Status: Not defined Achieved: 38 (71.7%)
Title: Beams, Membranes, Plates and Not achieved: 1 (1.9%)
Shells Not defined: 14 (26.4%)
Detailed competency records
Area Code Statement Status Method Date issued
Pre-Requisites BMPSpr1 All learning outcomes in category FEA as Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
appropriate to industry, application and level. 2020
Pre-Requisites BMPSpr2 All learning outcomes in category MESM as Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
appropriate to industry, application and level. 2020
Knowledge BMPSkn1 Sketch some typical shells of revolution from your Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
industry sector. 2020
Knowledge BMPSkn2 Sketch typical beam, membrane, plate and Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
shell elements showing degrees of freedom and 2020
corresponding force actions.
Knowledge BMPSkn3 Define the plate flexural rigidity Constant "D" Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
2020
Comprehension BMPSco1 Describe the basic differences between a Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
membrane, a plate and a shell. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco2 Explain the term and significance of a drilling degree Achieved Self evaluation November 06,
of freedom for a shell element (rotational freedom 2020
normal to the shell surface).
Comprehension BMPSco3 Discuss, in general terms, the assumptions inherent Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
in beam, plate or shell theory forming the basis of 2020
any element being used.
Comprehension BMPSco4 Explain why some shell theories are not suitable as Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
the basis for element formulation. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco6 Discuss how sensitive the plate or shell elements Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
being used are to distortion. 2020

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Comprehension BMPSco7 Discuss any unique or unusual features of the Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
elements being used (e.g. Semiloof or cylindrical 2020
shell).
Comprehension BMPSco11 Describe the Love-Kirchoff assumptions. Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
2020
Comprehension BMPSco12 Describe the Mindlin hypothesis and explain why Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
this is generally more accurate at discontinuities. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco14 Describe any inherent dangers in using a Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
membrane or a plate idealisation rather than a shell 2020
one.
Comprehension BMPSco15 Discuss the use of beam and shell elements to Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
model stiffeners and highlight limitations. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco16 Discuss the basis of shell discontinuity analysis. Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
2020
Comprehension BMPSco18 Explain how shell membrane and bending stiffness Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
and stress vary with thickness. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco19 Explain the term Shell Stress Resultant and Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
illustrate the resultants existing at the intersection of 2020
an axisymmetric shell.
Comprehension BMPSco20 Discuss the issue of decay lengths in cylindrical and Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
spherical shells and explain how this knowledge 2020
may be used to decide model extents for FEA.
Comprehension BMPSco21 Discuss the challenges in describing the orientation Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
of principal bending planes for beam elements. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco22 Describe the terms Neutral Axis and Centroidal Axis Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
in relation to beam elements. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco23 Describe the terms Shear Centre, Shear Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
Coefficients, Torsional Constant and Warping in 2020
relation to beam elements.
Comprehension BMPSco24 Explain why a cubic polynomial is commonly used Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
for beam element shape functions. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco25 Explain why the through-thickness stress is Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
commonly neglected in thin shells. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco26 Describe the boundary conditions appropriate to Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
fully-fixed and simply supported beams and shells 2020
and explain the link to bending stress.
Comprehension BMPSco27 Discuss the inner and outer surface meridional Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
and hoop stress distributions in the vicinity of a 2020
pressurised cylinder/head junction.
Comprehension BMPSco28 Explain why the base of a storage tank full of liquid Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
can lift up from its foundation. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco29 Discuss the effect of an offset in shell mid-surface Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
on local and global result quantities. 2020
Comprehension BMPSco33 Discuss solution characteristics for a shell Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
element idealisation of an intersection with a slope 2020
discontinuity.
Application BMPSap1 Employ available geometric modelling facilities, Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
where relevant, to extract mid-surfaces from solid 2020
models and identify areas of difficulty.
Application BMPSap2 Employ appropriate techniques to retrieve hot-spot Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
and other stress quantities for the assessment of 2020
welds.
Application BMPSap3 Determine positive plate/shell normal directions and Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
use this effectively in the application of pressure and 2020
the correct display of surface stress plots.
Application BMPSap4 Use beam elements effectively for appropriate Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
idealisations of components and structures. 2020
Application BMPSap5 Use membrane elements effectively for appropriate Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
idealisations of components and structures. 2020
Application BMPSap6 Use plate elements effectively for appropriate Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
idealisations of components and structures. 2020
Application BMPSap7 Use shell elements effectively for appropriate Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
idealisations of components and structures. 2020

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Application BMPSap8 Employ shell elements to model wrapper/ Achieved Self evaluation November 09,
compensation/spreader/reinforcing plates 2020
effectively.
Analysis BMPSan1 Analyse requirements for finite element models Achieved Self evaluation November 10,
of industrial components using beam, membrane, 2020
plate and shell elements and determine whether
the basic assumptions inherent in the element
formulations are valid.
Comprehension BMPSco5 Explain the concepts behind the use of reduced Not Self evaluation November 09,
integration bricks for the analysis of shell structures. achieved 2020
Comprehension BMPSco8 Discuss any limitations of elements being used in Not defined Not defined
relation to their underlying formulation (e.g. use of
shallow shell theory or cylindrical shell theory).
Comprehension BMPSco9 Discuss the significance of a facetted representation Not defined Not defined
of a curved shell, where relevant and explain why
use of this type of element is no longer necessary.
Comprehension BMPSco10 Discuss the theoretical basis of Axi-Fourier shell Not defined Not defined
idealisation and explain why such elements have
largely fallen into disuse.
Comprehension BMPSco13 Outline the salient features of various higher order Not defined Not defined
shell theories.
Comprehension BMPSco17 Discuss the nature of discontinuity stresses in shells Not defined Not defined
and sketch typical distributions.
Comprehension BMPSco30 Discuss how beam and shell elements can be used Not defined Not defined
to model tapering thicknesses.
Comprehension BMPSco31 Explain the challenges in connecting beam and Not defined Not defined
shell elements to solids.
Comprehension BMPSco32 Discuss the issues in modelling wrapper/ Not defined Not defined
compensation/spreader/ reinforcing plates
effectively.
Comprehension BMPSco34 Explain how to improve the estimate of weld Not defined Not defined
stiffness and stresses, for a shell element
idealisation of an intersection with slope
discontinuity.
Application BMPSap9 Employ shell elements to model the effects of Not defined Not defined
welds at intersections with a mid-surface slope
discontinuity.
Synthesis BMPSsy1 Plan modelling strategies for stiffened plate/shell Not defined Not defined
structures.
Evaluation BMPSev1 Justify the appropriateness of a beam, membrane, Not defined Not defined
plate or shell idealisation for any analysis.
Evaluation BMPSev2 Select suitable idealisations for welded, bonded, Not defined Not defined
riveted and bolted joints in fabricated plate/shell
structures.
Evaluation BMPSev3 Assess whether shear deformation effects are Not defined Not defined
significant.

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