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  • The deliverable of this module is a report in which a simple building is treated considering the geotechnics, the structures, the energy and the hydraulic systems.

    For each of these subjects, the final report needs to contain at least:

    • description of the physical object: dimensions, materials, etc.;
    • hypothesis used in modelling.
    • the mathematical model (with formulas and justification based on the hypothesis of modelling);
    • software implementation of the mathematical model (MATLAB code);
    • results of running the software implementation;
    • discussion of the results and simulation-based optimization;
    • list of references.

    The report needs to satisfy minimal criteria of technical writing:

    • page of contents;
    • numbering of chapters, subchapters, figures, tables, and equations;
    • mathematical formulas written with an equation editor;
    • technical drawings respecting minimal requirements (format, scale, cotation) see this, for example;
    • references for each image and data.

    Note: Not indicating the sources of information means that you produced the information by yourself. If information without sources is detected, it will be considered plagiarism and the report will be noted with zero.

    The defense is on Tuesday, April 8 2025 at 14:00

    The reports need to be uploaded (in the section Final reports below) by each group. Deadline Friday 4 April 2025 at 23:00.

    The oral presentation is 15 min. followed by 15 min. of Q/A session.

  • Date Time Subject Support
    1. 10/02 08-10 Introduction C1_Intro-2p.pdf
    2. 10/02 10-12 Thermal networks for heat transfer dm4bem
    3. 11/02 10-12 From thermal networks to differential-algebraic equations dm4bem
    4. 25/02 14-15 Projet: Thermal circuit, steady-state Test: Steady-state, dm4bem
    5. 25/02 16-18 Project: Mathematical model
    6. 11/03 14-16 Project: Implementation
    7. 01/04 14-16 Project: Debugging
    8. 08/04 14-16 Defence
    9. 08/04 16-18 Defence

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    dm4bem Dynamic models for building energy management

  • LINEAR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS by the FEM (Finite Element Method)

    • Hypothesis : Linear Material and Geometry
    • Euler-Bernoulli beam finite elements formulation
    • Quasi-Static conditions
    • Examples developed under MATLAB platform

    Supports : GCU_S8_M8_CM_Handout, GCU_S8_M8_Presentation and GCU_S8_M8_TD_Static

    TUTORIALS

    • Help students to code under MATLAB environement
    • Development of Linear finite element model of posts-beams structures
    • Examples of structures composed of truss and beams


    PROJECT

    Global project scale
    • Design a building using the fundamental principles of structural design
    • Propose 1/200 scale plans
    • Develop the ability to implement calculation methods in algorithms
    • Optimize solutions according to multiple criteria
    • Collaborate to solve complex problems

    Structure scale
    • Design and sizing of a post-beam structures
    • Development of the FE model in linear elasticity (2D) from Euler-Bernoulli beam elements (under MATLAB).
    • Maximum internal forces and displacements assessment and cross sections sizing according to the material considered
    • Analysis of the effect of different loading scenarii (dead weight, wind, operating load, etc.) on sizing

  • Course

    • Design and size a water distribution network (water supply/heating networks)
    • Compute flow rate distribution in a water supply network with respect of water demand and operating pressures

         … develop the ability to implement design methods into algorithms (using Matlab)

    Project

    Design and size a water distribution network for the heating of two floors-building according to the heating demand (energy part)

     Project session 1

    • Objectives
    • Simplified sketch of the system
    • Available and reliable data - inputs (from energy part)
    • Unknowns and assumptions            

      Project session 2

    • Unknowns and assumptions 
    • Sizing methods: equations, optimization, pressure check

     Project session 3

    • Sensitivity analysis and uncertainties

     Project session 4

    • Sensitivity analysis and uncertainties
    • Simulate the flow or the pressure change along pipes (movies…)

     Project session 5

    • Discussion of results