CIVL3840
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to the development and use of finite element analysis and modelling for structural, water and geotechnical engineering.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore BCA
- Semester 2 - 2024
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): CIVL4830. Students who have successfully completed CIVL4830 are not eligible to enrol in CIVL3840.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply interpolation and numerical integration to derive and evaluate finite element stiffness equations from first principles.
2. Apply finite element techniques to solve simple engineering problems.
3. Modify an existing finite element program to implement alternative finite elements and/or finite element techniques.
4. Use a commercial finite element package.
5. Interpret results and evaluate the efficiency and accuracy of a finite element analysis.
6. Describe sources nonlinearity and compare techniques for solving linear and nonlinear finite equations.
Content
- Finite element analysis, programming and modelling concepts
- Interpolation and numerical integration
- Finite element used in structural mechanics, solid mechanics and fluid flow in porous media
- Nonlinear finite element analysis
- Sources of error in finite element modelling
- Solving finite element equations, influence of boundary conditions, element size, time step, initial conditions on results
Assumed knowledge
CIVL1100 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics (previously GENG1001); CIVL2060 Numerical Methods (previously CIVL2050); ENGG1003 Introduction to Procedural Programming (previously ENGG1002); Knowledge of Calculus - surface and volume integrals.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Written Assignment: Assignment 2
Presentation: Group Research Seminar
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Singapore BCA
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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