MECH ENG 4118 - Finite Element Analysis of Structures
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 1 |
| 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. |
Course Fees
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 1 | Tue 12/03/2024 | Thu 21/03/2024 | Fri 03/05/2024 | Fri 07/06/2024 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Workshop | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 13052 | WR01 | 80 | 7 | 27 Feb - 2 Apr | Tuesday | 3pm - 4pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre |
| 23 Apr - 4 Jun | Tuesday | 3pm - 4pm | Darling West, G14, Darling West Lecture Theatre | ||||
| Related Class: Assessment | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 15499 | AS01 | 40 | 6 | 2 Apr - 2 Apr | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
| 4 Jun - 4 Jun | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| 15506 | AS02 | 40 | 1 | 2 Apr - 2 Apr | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
| 4 Jun - 4 Jun | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| Related Class: Practical | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 15500 | PR02 | 40 | 1 | 27 Feb - 26 Mar | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory |
| 23 Apr - 28 May | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory | ||||
| 15501 | PR01 | 40 | 6 | 27 Feb - 26 Mar | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory |
| 23 Apr - 28 May | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory | ||||
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