| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation Science and Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Modelling and Simulation |
| Unit ID: | ENGIN5302 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (ENGIN2301) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (ENCOR4050) |
| ASCED: | 030701 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit qualifies participants to apply an advanced body of knowledge in the area of computational mechanics and equips them with highly developed skills for computational modelling in engineering problems. The unit will focus particularly on the finite element method, its theory, limitations and practical application. The unit also equips participants with basic skills for research in computational mechanics. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | |  | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
On successful completion of the unit the students are expected to be able to:
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| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Develop comprehensive understanding of the mathematical representation and principles of finite element modelling techniques in solid mechanics and seepage flow |
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| K2. | Investigate new developments and/or application of various computational techniques in problem solving in engineering |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Formulate simple finite element models using structural and continuum elements and fluently apply mathematical analysis to problem solving |
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| S2. | Construct finite element models and solve engineering problems using commercial finite element packages |
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| S3. | Assess and justify the reliability of simulated results obtained from a finite element analysis |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Apply finite element analysis as a tool to synthesise an optimal design solution |
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| A2. | Communicate professionally literature review findings and problem solving outcomes of finite element analysis through written reports |
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| A3. | Solve simple problems in engineering using the finite element method |
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| Unit Content: |
•Introduction to computer modelling and simulation
•Finite element formulation for one-dimensional potential-based problems
•Finite element formulation for two-dimensional potential-based problems
•Application of energy principles in the finite element method: truss elements & beam elements
•Finite element formulation for continuum problems in elasticity
•Isoparametric finite element formulation
•Modelling issues in finite element simulations
•Introduction to finite-element software/programming |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, S1, A3 | Engagement in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recommended and supplementary readings and other activities as suggested. | Quizzes/Class test/Assessed tutorials | 20% - 30% | | 2. | K2, S2, S3, A1 and A2 | Undertake literature review of current trends in computer modelling. Introduction to finite element analysis software use and application of finite element analysis software to an extended problem solving | Written report consisting of literature survey and results of computer modelling | 20% - 50% | | 3. | K1, S1, A3 | Engagement in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recommended and supplementary readings and other activities as suggested. | Examination/Final Test | 30% - 60% |
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