CIVL 7005 Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301024

Coordinator Chin Leo Opens in new window

Description The finite element method is an essential tool for the analysis and design of machine parts and civil engineering structures. The objective of this unit is to introduce the principles of finite element method and the applications of one, two and three dimensional elements in solving various engineering problems.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Structural Engineering

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program

Assumed Knowledge

Students should have prior knowledge of strain, stress and deflection analysis of simple structures as well as knowledge of energy principle for structural analysis.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
2 x 1-hour In-Class Quiz (20% each) 1 hour each 40 N Individual
10 x Tute Assessment (in-class) 2 pages each 5 N Individual
Final Exam (short answers) 2 hours 55 N Individual

Teaching Periods