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CIVL5458: Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering
The objective of this unit is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of finite element analysis and how to apply this knowledge to the solution of civil engineering problems at intermediate and advanced levels. At the end of this unit, students should acquire knowledge of methods of formulating finite element equations, basic element types, the use of finite element methods for solving problems in structural, geotechnical and continuum analysis and the use of finite element software packages. The syllabus comprises introduction to finite element theory, analysis of bars, beams and columns, and assemblages of these structural elements; analysis of elastic continua; problems of plane strain, plane stress and axial symmetry; use, testing and validation of finite element software packages; and extensions to apply this knowledge to problems encountered in engineering practice. On completion of this unit, students will have gained the following knowledge and skills: 1. Knowledge of methods of formulating finite element equations. This will provide students with an insight into the principles at the basis of the FE elements available in commercial FE software. 2. Knowledge of basic element types. Students will be able to evaluate the adequacy of different elements in providing accurate and reliable results. 3. Knowledge of the use of finite element methods for solving problems in structural and geotechnical engineering applications. Students will be exposed to some applications to enable them to gain familiarity with FE analyses. 4. Knowledge of the use of finite element programming and modeling. 5. Extended knowledge of the application of FE to solve civil engineering problems.
| Code | CIVL5458 |
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| Academic unit | Civil Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. interpret Finite Element analysis results via oral presentations and question and answer sessions
- LO2. write technical reports on Finite Element analysis
- LO3. solve problems in civil engineering applications using Finite Element methods
- LO4. evaluate the adequacy of different element types in providing accurate and reliable results
- LO5. model and solve civil engineering problems by using Finite Element software
- LO6. formulate equations based on the principles at the basis of the FE elements available in commercial FE software.
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