Undergraduate Course: The Finite Element Method 5 (CIVE11029)
Course Outline
School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Year 5 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Civil |
Other subject area |
Mechanical |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
The finite element method is an indispensable tool for engineers in all disciplines. This course introduces students to the fundamental theory of the finite element method as a general tool for numerically solving differential equations for a wide range of engineering problems. A range of field problems described by the Laplace, Poisson and Fourier equations is presented first and all steps of the FE formulation is described. Specific applications in heat transfer and flow in porous media are demonstrated with associated tutorials. The application of the method to elasticity problems is then developed from fundamental principles. Specific classes of problem are then discussed based on abstractions and idealisations of 3D solids, such as plane stress and strain, Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko beams and Kirchoff and Mindlin-Reissner plates and shells. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
This course can only be taken by students with prior experience of Advanced Structural Analysis. Visiting students must discuss their experience with the Course Organiser before they will be permitted to enroll on the course |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 50 |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: King's Buildings. Classroom 10, Alrick Building |
Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | The Finite Element Method 5 | 1:30 | 12 sides / 2 x graph / Open Book / Double Desks | Double Desks | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:30 | 12 sides / 2 x graph / Open Book | c/w P03269, Open Book |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- demonstrate the ability to produce FEM based numerical discretisations of mathematical descriptions (differential equations) of simple problems in continuum mechanics;
- demonstrate the ability to use FEM for solving simple steady and transient field problems using a standard software package;
- demonstrate the ability to use FEM to produce a reliable prediction of displacements and stresses in linear elastic bodies of relevance to engineering practice using a standard software package;
- demonstrate the ability to make a critical assessment of the calculation. |
Assessment Information
The assessment will be made on the basis of: Intermittent assessment 50%. Degree examination 50% |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
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Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Asif Usmani
Tel: (0131 6)50 5789
Email: Asif.Usmani@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Laura Smith
Tel: (0131 6)50 5690
Email: laura.smith@ed.ac.uk |
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