Overview
Fundamental concepts and mathematical background. Variational principles and general procedure of the finite element analysis; standard element shape functions. Formulation of one- and two-dimensional problems. Vector and tensor analysis. Computer program development. Introduction to some advanced finite element modelling, such as mixed and penalty methods; transient problems; isoparametric finite elements; … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
The topic aims to ensure that the students have a basic understanding of the following:
- Variational formulation of boundary value problems
- Discretisation of the problem
- Choosing basis functions
- Assembling the matrix form of the problem
- Solving a sparse matrix
- Applications of software such as MSC Nastran and Ansys
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Assumed knowledge
Basic knowledge of vectors, tensors and matrices; differential and partial differential equations; solid mechanics; scientific programming skills. Students undertaking the one year honours programs should check to make sure they have the appropriate background from their undergraduate degree/s.