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 Module Code: ENGM175  Module Title: NUMERICAL MODELLING IN MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Module Provider: Engineering Teaching Group Short Name: ENGM175 Previous Short Name:
Level: M Module Co-ordinator: SMITH PA Prof (Eng Str Mats)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Short course. 15-19 June 2009.
Assessment Pattern
Post-short course assessment package (extended open-book assessment)
Module Overview
This module provides an introduction to modern modelling techniques, principally but not exclusively, finite element modelling.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
None
Module Aims
This course aims to:
•           explain the underlying principles of finite element analysis
•           introduce models for the constitutive behaviour of materials under different conditions and to explore their limitations
•           demonstrate the application of finite element analysis in modelling the processing of materials and the behaviour of structural elements/components under a range of loading situations
•           consider all the main classes of engineering materials
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course and associated assessment package, students will:
•           have an understanding of the application of numerical analysis techniques, in particular finite element analysis, in a range of engineering applications
•           have a critical awareness of the attractions and limitations of such techniques
•           have a knowledge of the different constitutive relations appropriate for describing the behaviour of different classes of materials under a range of conditions
Module Content
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
Modelling with Finite Elements
Material Models for Elastic Behaviour and Fracture
Typical Finite Element Codes
Introduction to Non-Linear Analysis
Material Elasto-Plasticity: Constitutive Behaviour
Implementing Plasticity-Related Non-Linearity within FE Models
Material Non-Linearity – Time Dependent Phenomena (Creep, Visco-Elasticity, Visco-Plasticity): Constitutive Behaviour
Implementing Time-Dependent Non-Linearity within FE Models
Computer Simulation of Microstructure Evolution
Modelling Impact Events
Finite Element Analysis of Adhesively Bonded Joints
Modelling of Polymer Flow
Modelling of Composites Processing
Numerical Modelling of Composite Laminates with Through-Thickness Reinforcements: A Suitable Modelling Strategy
State of the Art Modelling of Hot Metal Forming Processes
Practical classes will provide delegates the opportunity to carry out finite element analyses of varying degrees of sophistication (elastic analysis, elasto-plastic analyses, creep analysis)
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Intensive five day teaching period including lectures, tutorials, problem solving and laboratory sessions, followed by assessment package of a nominal 120 hours work, to be submitted within six months (part-time) or six weeks (full-time) of the end of the course week.
Total student learning time 150 hours.
Selected Texts/Journals
Required reading
None
Recommended background reading
Crocombe AD, How to Tackle Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis’, HT19, NAFEMS, 2001.
Owen DRJ and Hinton E, Finite Elements in Plasticity - Theory and Practice, Pineridge Press, 1986.
Last Updated
25 June 2008.

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