48371 Advanced Engineering Computing
6cpRequisite(s): (48221 Informatics: Visual Basic AND 48349 Structural Analysis AND (120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10062 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10063 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Arts in International Studies OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10065 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10068 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10073 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10074 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10075 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Medical Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10076 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Medical Science Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10078 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10079 Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Biotechnology Diploma in Engineering Practice))
The objective of this subject is for students to develop competencies in advanced computational methods used in civil engineering, particularly in the preparation and analysis of mathematical models that are frequently applied in structural engineering. The subject also develops modelling and programming skills using a wide range of software tools.
In terms of numerical techniques, the subject includes primary topics such as solution techniques for simultaneous linear equations and nonlinear equations, finite difference, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations and the solution of eigenvalue problems. Basic concepts of the Finite Element Method and its application in a wide range of engineering problems is also introduced. Other topics introduced include optimisation and linear programming, fuzzy logic and genetic algorithms. The effects of errors introduced by idealisation and numerical processes are discussed where applicable.
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