ENGN4615 Finite Element Analysis
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Dept Engineering |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Engineering |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The subject introduces finite element analysis. Topics covered include principles of virtual work and energy methods for stress analysis; derivation of stiffness matrices for one-dimensional problems, plane stress and plane strain problems, axisymmetric problems and general three-dimensional continuum elements; solution methods, effect of mesh densities and convergence criteria; variational approach for finite element formulation; use of commercial finite element software; application of finite element analysis to problems in solid mechanics and steady-state field problems. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Problem Sets (20%); Workshops on Design Modeler and Finite Element Analysis (5%); Design Problems (20%); Final Exam (55%) |
| Areas of Interest | Engineering |
| Requisite Statement | |
| Other Information |
Offered in Semester 2 in even years. |
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