Introduction
Students are introduced to the state-of-the-art numerical methods and the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in civil and mechanical engineering. The unit is delivered in three parts. The first two parts provide knowledge and skills to design, derive and implement FEA and CFD methods to solve partial differential equations. In the third part, students extend their knowledge and skills in an area selected from geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, heat transfer, vibration, acoustics and/or multi-physics problems.
Summary
| Unit name | Computational Engineering |
| Unit code | ENG435 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Doctor Gholamreza Kefayati |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the basic theory behind the computational mechanics methods.
- Control the various source of errors and limitations of finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to ensure accurate solutions to problems in engineering applications.
- Solve continuum mechanics problems in one or more domains of civil and mechanical engineering using computational software.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG222 or KNE216|ENG313 or KNE351|KMA252 or KME271|KME272Teaching
| Teaching Pattern |
Lecture – Computational Engineering Theory and Application: 2 hrs, online, Weeks 1–6, 9 Computer Lab – Software application and assignment/project work: 2 hrs, face-to-face, Weeks 2–8, 10–12 Seminar – Computational engineering, assignments, and project(s): 1 hr, face-to-face, Weeks 1, 4, 9 |
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| Assessment | Assignment (25%)|Assignment (25%)|Project (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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