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EG30H2: FE METHODS (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19


Course Overview

The aim of this course is to teach the theory of finite elements and develop its application in engineering structures.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Ana Ivanovic
  • Dr Oleksandr Menshykov

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

  • Engineering (EG)
  • Programme Level 3
  • Any Undergraduate Programme

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 background to the finite element method and its use in the engineering structures is explained in this course.  Application of this background to linear static and dynamic problems is an important aspect of the course. Coursework assignments will be based on the student edition of Abaqus finite element software.

The content of the course is formed of three sections:

  • Basic equations for linear analysis (kinematics, equilibrium and constitutive) of solids, shells and beams
  • Basis of the solution method for linear problems (minimum potential energy, virtual work, weighted residuals)
  • FEM procedure for linear analysis of solids, shells and beams (shape functions, element stiffness matrices, element load vector, system equations, solution methods)

Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 90
Assessment Weeks 40 Feedback Weeks 42

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Feedback

Release of worked solutions and annotated submission for individual students. An in-person feedback opportunity will be available.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseEffectively use the FEM for the advanced analysis of engineering structures
ConceptualApplyDemonstrate improved problem-solving skills
ConceptualEvaluateThe basis and limitations of the finite element method for linear problems Static linear analysis of space frames Dynamic linear analysis of space frames
ConceptualUnderstandThe fundamental equations of mechanics of solids (kinematics, equilibrium and constitutive) of beams, shells and solids.

Lab Report: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 10
Assessment Weeks 32 Feedback Weeks 33

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Feedback

A report is to be submitted as part of this course - max 15 pages which can include photos/graphs etc.

Practical work and problem solving relating to the numerical solution of the heat equation using Matlab.

Release of worked solutions and annotated submissions for individual students. An in person feedback opportunity will be available.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualAnalyseEffectively use the FEM for the advanced analysis of engineering structures
ConceptualApplyDemonstrate improved problem-solving skills
ConceptualEvaluateThe basis and limitations of the finite element method for linear problems Static linear analysis of space frames Dynamic linear analysis of space frames

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed elements

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Retake/resubmit failed element(s) of summative assessment with grade for passed element(s) carried forward from 1st attempt.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandThe fundamental equations of mechanics of solids (kinematics, equilibrium and constitutive) of beams, shells and solids.
ConceptualEvaluateThe basis and limitations of the finite element method for linear problems Static linear analysis of space frames Dynamic linear analysis of space frames
ConceptualAnalyseEffectively use the FEM for the advanced analysis of engineering structures
ConceptualApplyDemonstrate improved problem-solving skills

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