Postgraduate Course: Finite Element Analysis for Solids (MSc) (PGEE10006)
Course Outline
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School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
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Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Engineering) |
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Course description |
The finite element method (FEM) (also called finite element analysis or FEA) originated from the need to solve complex problems in solid mechanics. FEM is used to obtain approximate numerical solutions to a variety of equations of calculus. Today it is used in a wide range of disciplines for solution of problems in solid/fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetism and acoustics. This course is an introduction to FEA as applied to elasticity problems in solid mechanics. The mathematical equations are developed using the virtual work basis of FEM and this is used to develop equations for one, two and three dimensional elements. As FEA is a computational tool this course includes practical exercises using the commercial package ABAQUS. A number of tutorials involving hand calculations are provided to aid understanding of the technique. |
Entry Requirements
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None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
&· describe the analytical methods and procedures which the finite element programs use to analyse elastic solid structures;
&· be able to use the computer based finite element methods to solve simple problems by hand calculations;
&· identify and understand all the various matrix operations involved in the process;
&· use computer programs to analyse elastic structures, present results in appropriate graphical formats, carry out checks to assess the correctness of the output, and interpret results properly.
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Assessment Information
Coursework (40%) Exam (60%)
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Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Pankaj
Tel: (0131 6)50 5800
Email: Pankaj@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Laura Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 5690
Email: laura.smith@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2010 6:24 am
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