MECH 4002 Computer Aided Engineering

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301000

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Description This subject describes the basics and fundamentals of computer aided engineering focusing on the advanced topics of finite element methods, which is a powerful numerical tool for analysing a wide range of engineering problems. Through applied projects students will apply the finite element method (FEM)-based computer aided engineering (CAE) and its applications in the fields of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer and product design and development as well. The development of students' academic skills in research and communication are also achieved through the completion of FEM-based CAE projects.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Mechanical Engineering

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject

Pre-requisite(s) ENGR 3020

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Apply the basic and fundamental principles of finite element method on solving typical engineering problems with aids from computer modelling and simulation
Investigate and explain boundary conditions, mesh generation, error control and other practical considerations in finite element models for conducting finite element analyses for different types of problems
Implement finite element method into design process for optimal solution
Apply commonly-used finite element programs to solve practical engineering problems in solid mechanics
Apply commonly-used finite element programs to solve practical engineering problems in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics and heat transfer

Subject Content

Review on fundamentals of finite element method
3-D finite element methods (solid, shell and plate elements)
Boundary conditions, mesh generation, error control and other practical considerations
Finite element analysis on Solid Mechanics Problems (Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis)
Finite element analysis on Fluid Mechanics Problems
Finite element analysis on Heat Transfer Problems
FEA-based design optimisation
Computer aided engineering and product design and development

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.

Type	Length	Percent	Threshold	Individual/Group Task
Numerical Problem Solving	3 × approximately 1000 words each	30	N	Individual
Practical	4 × approximately 1,000 words each	20	N	Individual
Quiz	1 hour (per Quiz)	15	N	Individual
Presentation	3 minutes (presentation); 8,000-10,000 words	35	Y	Both (Individual & Group)