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EG5596: FINITE ELEMENT METHODS (DISTANCE LEARNING) (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


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 None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Majid Aleyaasin
  • Dr Peter Dunning

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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?

No

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

This course is delivered by online learning, where the students will access the teaching content via the web in 5 blocks at 3 week intervals.

The course tutor will be contactable on the on-line forum, as well as via email.

Further Information & Notes

Available by distance learning only. For students studying for MSc Oil & Gas Structural Engineering


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


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

3 coursework assignments (20%, 15% and 15%) and one 3 hour written exam (50%).

Re-sit – The re-sit will comprise of re-doing the failed element/s (exam and/or coursework assessment/s) from the 1st attempt with a maximum CGS mark of D3. The marks for other elements (successfully passed) will be carried over. Resit mark of either RP or RF will be recorded.

 

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Students will receive feedback on their coursework assignments via MyAberdeen.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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