Courses & Units
Computational Analysis ENG714
Introduction
This unit introduces students to computational analysis using finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The unit covers background theory and numerical methods and explores the application of commercial software in solving practical problems with an emphasis on design and optimisation of solutions.
Summary
| Unit name | Computational Analysis |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG714 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Alan Henderson |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Develop CFD and FEA models and apply accepted formal procedures to verify them with regard to mesh, time-step and physics settings.
- Identify or derive relevant analytic or empirical solutions to continuum mechanics problems and apply them toward validaing computational mechanics models.
- Design and optimise an engineering component subjected to fluid-structure interactions using multiphysics simulations.
- Communicate outcomes of computational mechanics simulations to discipline peers through a technical report that follows professional expectations, conventions and standards of presentation.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010199 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KME771 and ENG703 and ENG704Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | The unit consists of 3 modules. Module 1 (weeks 1-4) introduces CFD theory and applications through pre-recorded lectures, a weekly 2 hour lectorial and 3x CFD workshops. Module 2 (weeks 5-8) introduces Finite Element Analysis (FEA) theory and applications through a combination of pre-recorded lectures, a weekly 2 hour lectorial and 3 x FEA workshops. Module 3 (weeks 9-13) introduces multiphysics analysis, combining both CFD and FEA through a 4 week assignment with lectorials and 4 x 2 hour workshops.
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| Assessment | In-Class Test 1 (10%)|In-Class Test 2 (10%)|Analysis and Optimisation Exercise 1 (CFD) (15%)|Analysis and Optimisation Exercise 2 (FEA) (15%)|Design and Optimisation (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Versteeg, H.and Malalasekera, W. An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method, 2nd Edition, 2007 (or more rec Cengel and Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics. Fundamentals and Applications, Fourth Edition in SI units, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2019 E-Book |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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