49047 Finite Element Analysis

6cp; 3hpw; availability: all courses
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr A Saleh

The Finite Element Method (FEM) is a computer-based analysis tool used primarily in the field of structural mechanics to solve stress and vibration problems. Other non-structural mechanics applications include heat problems, diffusion of pollutants, fluid flow in porous medium, electrostatics and electromagnetics. This subject extends understanding of Finite Element analysis techniques and their application to problems in engineering, particularly in solid and structural mechanics, and develops problem formulation and modelling skills in FEM. Topics include: a review of matrix analysis methods; the derivation of element stiffness for plane elasticity and force matrices; and Finite Element modelling techniques, limitations, errors and solution accuracy of the method. The subject is also oriented toward users of the FEM and requires the use of general purpose Finite Element programs in assignments and project work.

Texts and references

Cook, R D, Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis, Wiley, 1995

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http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/CurrentStudents/Postgraduate/postgraduate_subject_descriptions/49047.htm

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus
This subject is offered in odd years only; it will next be offered in 2007.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.