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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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.
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%)|Exercise 3: Multiphysics 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 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  On-Campus Bookshop Fluid Mechanics - hard copy

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