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ME3514:03

Computational Mechanics

Townsville

HECS Band 2

39 hours lectures, 39 hours tutorials, seminars, field trips, practicals and workshops. Semester 1.

Concepts and applications of finite element methods. principles of concurrent engineering - solid modelling. Development of equilibrium equations for quasistatic problems. Stationary principles. Weighted residual methods. Description of element types. Topics in structural mechanics including multi-disciplinary applications. Modelling strategy. An introduction to non-linear methods.

Learning Objectives:

to provide students with a modern perspective on concurrent engineering;

to introduce students to fundamental and practical concepts in finite element methods;

to improve communication skills - oral and written through assessable group and individual project work and presentations.

Assessment by examination (50%-70%); on-course assessment (30%-50%).