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Postgraduate Course: Computational Modelling and Approximation in Structural Mechanics (PGEE11011)

Course Outline
School School of Engineering College College of Science and Engineering
Course type Standard Availability Not available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits 10
Home subject area Postgrad (School of Engineering) Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description Review of 2D/3D frame structures - matrix structural analysis; assembly and solution of equations; introduction of approximation via simple 1D model; singular problems; boundary conditions. Stress and strain tensor; linear elastic material law; continuum idealisations (plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetry, plates & shells); Introduction to different finite elements; boundary conditions and loading; modelling guidelines; convergence of solutions; checking of results.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  No Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
External To UniversityLecture1-11 10:00 - 12:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Students will need to travel to Glasgow University (information will be provided by Course organiser)
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Outwith Standard Exam Diets January2:30scripts books from Univty of GlasgowOpen Book Exam.
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Review of Matrix Structural Analysis for 2D frames.
To introduce students to the concept of approximation.
To introduce students to the Finite Element Method, with specific emphasis on its application to frames and planar linear elastic problems.
To give modelling guidelines with respect to discretisation, boundary conditions, loading, checking of results etc.
Assessment Information
Project 40%
Tutorials 10%
Exam 50%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Asif Usmani
Tel: (0131 6)50 5789
Email: Asif.Usmani@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mrs Kim Orsi
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Kim.Orsi@ed.ac.uk
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