University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

MECH ENG 4118 - Finite Element Analysis of Structures

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4310
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: ((MATHS 1011 and MATHS 1012 and MECH ENG 1007 and MECH ENG 2002) and (CEME 1004 or CIVILENG 1004 or C&ENVENG 1010)) and (MATHS 2201 or MATHS 2106) and (MATHS 2202 or MATHS 2107)
Assumed Knowledge: MECH ENG 3102, MECH ENG 3026 and 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
4310 Tue 14/03/2023 Thu 23/03/2023 Fri 05/05/2023 Fri 09/06/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13140 WR01 75 18 28 Feb - 28 Feb Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
7 Mar - 28 Mar Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
4 Apr - 4 Apr Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
25 Apr - 23 May Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
30 May - 30 May Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
6 Jun - 6 Jun Tuesday 3pm - 4pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
Related Class: Computer Exercise
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13143 CO02 30 3 2 Mar - 6 Apr Thursday 12pm - 2pm Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
27 Apr - 8 Jun Thursday 12pm - 2pm Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
13144 CO01 35 5 2 Mar - 6 Apr Thursday 10am - 12pm Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
27 Apr - 8 Jun Thursday 10am - 12pm Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19407 LEC0 75 18 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.