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.