EG5596: FINITE ELEMENT METHODS (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04

Course Overview

The background to the finite element method and its use in various industrial applications is explained in this course. As well as the modelling of linear static and dynamic problems, the modelling of material and geometric non-linearity is an important aspect of the course. Coursework assignments will be based on the student edition of ABAQUS which is supplied with the Course Textbook which students are required to purchase.

Course Details

Study Type	Postgraduate	Level	5
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr M (Engineering) Menshykova

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Engineering (EG) (Studied)
Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

The main learning outcomes will be familiarity with the following topics:

• the fundamental equations of mechanics of solids (kinematics, equilibrium and constitutive) of beams, shells and solids.

• The basis of the finite element method for linear problems

• Static linear analysis of space frames

• Dynamic linear analysis of space frames

• Static non-linear analysis of space frames

• Dynamic non-linear analysis of space frames

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Report (25%)

Online Test (25%)

Resit

Re-sit of only the failed assessment component(s)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.