| Unit name | Finite Element Analysis 3 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CENG30003 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Macdonald |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Structures and Materials 2 (or equivalent) Computational Modelling 2 (or equivalent) |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Civil Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Aims 1. To develop students’ understanding of the finite element method and its use in the analysis and design of structures. 2. To introduce the concepts of structural dynamics of single and multi-degree-of-freedom structural systems subject to free vibration and simple excitation. 3. To equip students to use the finite element method to estimate the static and dynamic responses of structures to realistic loads.
By the end of the course, successful students will;
1. understand the basic concepts in finite element analysis,
2. be able to derive stiffness and mass matrices for elastic elements such as beams and plates,
3. understand the fundamentals of structural dynamics,
4. be able to calculate the dynamic response of single-degree-of-freedom structures to simple dynamic loads,
5. understand the use of stiffness and mass matrices and the concept of modal decomposition in the dynamic analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom structures,
6. be able to select appropriate elements and apply the finite element method to a range of static and dynamic problems,
7. be aware of issues and potential pitfalls in the practical application of finite element analysis to realistic structures.
Lectures, Computer classes
2-hour examination 100% (Note some of the exam questions will be related to the hands-on exercises carried out in the computer classes).
Y.K Cheung, and M.F. Yeo, A practical introduction to finite element analysis
R.D. Cook, Finite Element Modelling for Stress Analysis
R. Clough & J. Penzien, Dynamics of Structures. (1993) Mcgraw-Hill Inc
J.R. Maguire & T.A. Wyatt, Dynamics, an introduction for civil and structural engineers. ICE Design and practice Guide. (1999) Thomas Telford Ltd.
J.W. Smith, Vibration of Structures - Applications in Civil Engineering Design
