Subject description

Use of engineering applications software, including structural and geotechnical mechanics, using finite element programs for stress, stability, and dynamic analysis. Discrete simulation. Depending on the availability of software other applications may be utilised. Problems will be selected from various areas in engineering.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

CIVL980 - Advanced Computer Applications

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Develop practical skills necessary to use engineering commercial software successfully.
2.
Be exposed to a wide range of commercial software and be able to handle various engineering applications.

Assessment details

Major Project Report

Mid-session Exam

Final Exam

Work integrated learning

Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.

Textbook information

Bryan J Mac Donald “Practical Stress Analysis with Finite Elements”, Second Edition, Glasnevin Publishing, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-9555781-6-8. Lecture notes for the geotechnical applications available in Moodle.

Contact details

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