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Location: Hobart

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 Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Associate Professor Alan Henderson
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

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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 $592.00 $592.00 not applicable $2,919.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KME771 and ENG703 and ENG704

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

The unit consists of 3 modules

Module 1: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). 

Module 2: Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Module 3: Multiphysics. 

 

 

AssessmentIn-Class Test 1 (10%)|In-Class Test 2 (10%)|Analysis and Optimisation Exercise 1 (CFD) (15%)|Analysis and Optimisation Exercise 2 (FEA) (15%)|Exercise 3: Multiphysics Design and Optimisation (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Versteeg,  H.and Malalasekera, W.  An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method, 2nd Edition, 2007 (or more rec

Daryl L. Logan, "A First Course in Finite Element Method" 6th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2017 (or any other recent edition).

Cengel and Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics. Fundamentals and Applications, Fourth Edition in SI units, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2019

E-Book 
Fluid Mechanics - E-Book 

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Fluid Mechanics - hard copy 

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