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EG3001 - Finite Element Analysis
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
Students will learn fundamental theory of numerical methods in engineering and will
learn to apply such methods in the analysis of various thermal, static and dynamic
mechanical problems. The complementary numerical theory and application sections will
be taught in parallel during the semester to provide context for one another and to
expose graduates to the wide variety of numerical tools available to today's engineers.
Within the theory section of the subject, students will learn the fundamentals and
implementation of a variety of numerical methods; specifically the finite element
method (FEM) and the discrete element method (DEM). The main topics of FEM include:
matrix analysis methods; the derivation of element stiffness matrices of spring and
bar elements as well as stiffness matrices of quadrilateral elements for plane elasticity,
shell and solid elements; work equivalent forces; the concept of natural coordinates
and isoparametric element formulation; numerical integration and gauss points and
for DEM include: introduction to DEM and its applications, hard particle collision
dynamics in DEM, classic and regularized Coulomb laws. Students are exposed to the
theory underlying the FEM and DEM. Therefore, upon successful completion of this subject
students can conceptualize alternative FEM and DEM procedures for different projects
and ensure that used methods are based on fundamental principles. In the application
proportion of the subject, students will be trained in the use of the ANSYS commercial
FEM package for static and dynamic mechanical problems, as well as in the interpretation
and analysis of results. Students will learn the place of numerical software in the
design workflow and will graduate with practical skills in analysis.
Learning Outcomes
- assess numerical model accuracy, determine sources of errors, and implement systematic
approaches to problem decomposition that facilitate solution (EAC2.1b,c,d);
- produce written analysis briefs that effectively and concisely report the approach
and outcome of computational modelling (EAC3.2b);
- develop practical experience in the application of commercial finite element packages
to solve static and dynamic mechanical problems in engineering (EAC1.3a);
- explain the fundamental numerical mathematics behind a variety of numerical methods
allowing informed use of such methods in practice (EAC1.2a);
- identify which numerical method is most appropriate for a given engineering application,
including selection of the most suitable sub-class (EAC2.2b, c,d).
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Project report - (40%) - Group & Individual
- ANSYS workshop: 15% Coding workshop: 15% - (30%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
EG1002 AND EG1011 AND MA2000 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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CS4006 ME3514 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 26 hours tutorials
- 52 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
|
Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Mehdi Khatamifar |
Lecturers:
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Dr Mehdi Khatamifar, Mr Jeremy Gordon. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 26 hours tutorials
- 52 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Mehdi Khatamifar. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 13 hours tutorials
- 52 hours workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Restrictions: |
Enrolment in this offering is restricted.
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.