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| Spring Semester |
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| Module Overview |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| Completion of the progress requirements of Level HE2 and Modules SE1220 & SE1360 |
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| Module Aims |
Aims
To give students sufficient understanding of finite elements such that, given any commercial package, they should be able to understand the documentation and use the program in a safe and practical manner.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of the module, the student will have some understanding of the theory of finite elements and have had some experience using a commercial FE code |
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| Module Content |
Mathematical background
Shape function interpolation. Numerical integration. Approximation via energy and virtual work. Co-ordinate transformation and the Jacobian equations.
Variational crimes
Incompatible shape functions and reduced integration. Mechanisms and element locking. Element tests.
Plane stress elements
Linear and quadratic elements.
Solid elements
Overview of solid element types.
Bending elements
Overview of bar, plate and shell elements.
Practical work
Module includes coursework using LUSAS program.
Dynamics, stability and non-linear
Incremental solutions. Eigenvalue solutions |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Methods of Teaching/Learning
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14 hours of lectures, 6 hours of tutorial classes, and 30 hours independent learning.
Total student learning time 50 hours.
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Methods of Assessment and Weighting
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Components of Assessment
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Method(s)
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Weighting
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Examination
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2-hour paper
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75%
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Coursework
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Assignment using LUSAS
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25%
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Recommended background reading
The module is supported by printed notes. Further reading includes:
NAFEMS, A Finite Element Primer, National Engineering Laboratory, 1986. (ISBN 09036 40171)
Buchanan GR, Finite Element Analysis, McGraw Hill (Schaum's Outline Series), 1995. (ISBN 00700 87148)
Required reading
None |
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| Last Updated |
15th August 2006 |
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