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CEME 4002 - Finite Element Theory and Practice

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4210
Campus: North Terrace
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: C&ENVENG 3020 or CEME 3001
Syllabus:

The objective of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the theory of Finite Element Method and its and application to structural element problems. Topics include basic concepts of continuum mechanics with a focus on elasticity theory and energy principles; shape functions for higher and lower order triangular, rectangular, tetrahedral, hexahedral and isoprametric elements; Newton cotes and Gauss quadrature techniques for numerical integration; formulation of different finite element matrices for plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric, plate bending and shell structures; mesh refinements and convergence study. Students will develop their own computer program and will also use commercially available finite element software for analysing different type of structures.

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4210 Tue 15/03/2022 Thu 24/03/2022 Fri 06/05/2022 Fri 10/06/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15608 WR01 120 102 1 Mar - 5 Apr Tuesday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
26 Apr - 7 Jun Tuesday 3pm - 5pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
20091 WR02 120 114 3 Mar - 7 Apr Thursday 1pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
28 Apr - 9 Jun Thursday 1pm - 3pm MyUni, OL, Online Class
Related Class: Computer Exercise
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
15606 CO02 60 48 29 Apr - 3 Jun Friday 10am - 11am Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
15607 CO01 60 48 29 Apr - 3 Jun Friday 9am - 10am Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite
Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled.
Related Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
19241 LEC0 120 96 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.