MECH ENG 4118 - Finite Element Analysis of Structures
| Career: | Undergraduate |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Semester 1 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 4 hours per week |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Pre-Requisite: | ((MATHS 1011 and MATHS 1012 and MECH ENG 1007 and MECH ENG 2002) and (CEME 1004 or CIVILENG 1004 or C&ENVENG 1010)) and (MATHS 2201 or MATHS 2106) and (MATHS 2202 or MATHS 2107) |
| Assumed Knowledge: | MECH ENG 3102, MECH ENG 3026 and MECH ENG 3028 (or MECH ENG 3111) (or equivalent courses) |
| Assessment: | Assignments, Quizzes, Project, Final Exam |
| Syllabus: |
The course will equip students with the necessary knowledge to use finite element analysis to solve problems related to solid mechanics, dynamics, heat-transfer and acoustics. FEA is a design/research tool that is extensively used in industry and research institutions. Students will also gain hands-on experience in using finite element analysis software ANSYS to solve realistic engineering problems. |
Course Fees
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Semester 1 | Mon 17/03/2025 | Thu 27/03/2025 | Fri 09/05/2025 | Fri 13/06/2025 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 10330 | LE01 | 100 | 18 | 4 Mar - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 9am - 10am | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre |
| 29 Apr - 10 Jun | Tuesday | 9am - 10am | Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre | ||||
| Related Class: Assessment | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 15551 | AS01 | 50 | FULL | 8 Apr - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
| 10 Jun - 10 Jun | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| 15558 | AS02 | 50 | 18 | 8 Apr - 8 Apr | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
| 10 Jun - 10 Jun | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
| Related Class: Practical | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 15552 | PR02 | 40 | 3 | 4 Mar - 1 Apr | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory |
| 29 Apr - 3 Jun | Tuesday | 12pm - 2pm | Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory | ||||
| 15553 | PR01 | 45 | FULL | 4 Mar - 1 Apr | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory |
| 29 Apr - 3 Jun | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | Engineering Sth, S311, CARM Laboratory | ||||
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