Introduction:
This course focuses on computational mechanics, a vital area in civil engineering that leverages numerical methods, simulations, and software tools to solve complex mechanical problems in structures and materials. Participants will gain hands-on experience in applying computational techniques to real-world challenges.

Objectives:

• Understand the principles and applications of computational mechanics.
• Learn numerical methods and techniques used in civil engineering analysis.
• Explore software tools and simulations for solving complex engineering problems.
• Apply computational mechanics to structural and material analysis.

Who Should Attend:

• Civil engineers and structural engineers.
• Researchers and academics in computational mechanics.
• Engineering consultants and professionals in design and analysis.
• Graduate students specializing in civil engineering.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Computational Mechanics

• Overview of computational mechanics in civil engineering
• Key concepts in mechanics and numerical analysis
• Introduction to finite element analysis (FEA)
• Applications of computational mechanics in structural and material analysis

Day 2: Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering

• Finite difference and finite element methods
• Solution techniques for linear and nonlinear problems
• Mesh generation and refinement in FEA
• Case studies of numerical methods in civil engineering

Day 3: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Material Modeling

• Basics of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for civil engineers
• Applications of CFD in hydraulic and environmental engineering
• Material modeling and constitutive laws in computational mechanics
• Case studies of material modeling in civil engineering

Day 4: Software Tools and Simulations

• Introduction to popular computational mechanics software (ANSYS, Abaqus, etc.)
• Setting up simulations and interpreting results
• Advanced simulation techniques for complex problems
• Case studies of computational mechanics simulations

Day 5: Practical Applications and Case Studies

• Real-life case studies of computational mechanics in civil engineering
• Practical exercises in numerical methods and software simulations
• Group discussions and presentations
• Final assessment and feedback