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MECH ENG 7059 - Finite Element Analysis of Structures

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 3
Term: 4210
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Assumed Knowledge: MATHS 1011, MATHS 1012, CEME 1004 or CIVILENG 1004 or C&ENVENG 1010, MECH ENG 1007, MECH ENG 2002, MATHS 2106, MATHS 2107, MECH ENG 3102, MECH ENG 3026, MECH ENG 3028 (or MECH ENG 3111) (or equivalent courses)
Assessment: Assignments, Quizzes, Project, Final exam
Syllabus:

The course will equip students with the necessary knowledge to use finite element analysis to solve problems related to solid mechanics, dynamics, heat-transfer and acoustics. FEA is a design/research tool that is extensively used in industry and research institutions. Students will also gain hands-on experience in using finite element analysis software ANSYS to solve realistic engineering problems.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4210 Tue 15/03/2022 Thu 24/03/2022 Fri 06/05/2022 Fri 10/06/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12090 WR01 90 72 1 Mar - 1 Mar Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Ligertwood, 333, Lecture Theatre
8 Mar - 29 Mar Tuesday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 Apr - 5 Apr Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Ligertwood, 333, Lecture Theatre
26 Apr - 24 May Tuesday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
31 May - 31 May Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Ligertwood, 333, Lecture Theatre
7 Jun - 7 Jun Tuesday 3pm - 4pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Related Class: Computer Exercise
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13202 CO04 25 24 4 Mar - 8 Apr Friday 11am - 1pm Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
29 Apr - 10 Jun Friday 11am - 1pm Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
13203 CO03 25 24 4 Mar - 8 Apr Friday 9am - 11am Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
29 Apr - 10 Jun Friday 9am - 11am Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
13205 CO01 25 10 3 Mar - 7 Apr Thursday 1pm - 3pm Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
28 Apr - 9 Jun Thursday 1pm - 3pm Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
19667 CO05 25 24 4 Mar - 8 Apr Friday 10am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
29 Apr - 10 Jun Friday 10am - 12pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: This class is for offshore / interstate students only. Where this requirement is not met, students risk being removed from this class. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19309 LEC0 90 72 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.