CIVL6840
10 units
6000 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
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
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 using a commercial finite element package
3. Modify an existing finite element program to implement alternative finite elements and/or finite element techniques
4. Interpret results and evaluate the efficiency and accuracy of a finite element analysis
5. Describe sources nonlinearity and compare technique for solving linear and nonlinear finite equations
6. Perform a detailed finite element study to investigate and design a real world engineering problem
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
Requisite
This course has similar content to CIVL3840. If you have completed CIVL3840, you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
CIVL2130, CIVL2060, CIVL3280, CIVl2310
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment 1
Report: Group Research Report
Presentation: Group Research Seminar
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Final exam
Contact hours
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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