University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

CEME 7402 - Finite Element Theory & Practice

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 3
Term: 4210
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 4 hours per week plus computer sessions, consultations and directed study
Restriction: Available to MEng in AeroEng, ChemEng, C&EEng, Civ&StrEng, El&ElEng, EngMaths, MechanEng or MechatEng; MEng(Adv) in AeroEng, ChemEng (all specialisations), C&EEng, Civ&StrEng, ElEng, MechanEng, MechatEng, Sens Syst&Sig Proc or Telecom students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: C&ENVENG 7020 or CEME 7301
Assumed Knowledge: Numerical method and computer program (Fortram/ Matlab)
Assessment: Homework assignments, project work, quizzes and examination - further details at beginning of Semester
Syllabus:

The objective of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the theory and application of computer methods of structural analysis that includes the Finite Element Method. Topics include basic concepts of elasticity; formulation of different finite elements for plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric, 3D, shell and plate bending problems. Students will develop their own computer program and will also use commercial software for analysing structures.

Course Fees

To display course fees, please select your status and program below:

Student Status

Domestic
International

What type of place are you studying in

Commonwealth supported
Full fee paying

Study Level

Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Non Award

Program of Study

Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here

Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.

The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.

Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


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
15611 WR01 20 17 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 is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students.
20092 WR02 20 20 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
15609 CO02 10 7 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.
15610 CO01 10 10 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
19247 LEC0 20 17 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.