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BME402: Computational Methods in Engineering Analysis
Semester 1 | Credits: 10
Course in computational methods (finite elements and computational fluid dynamics) for engineers.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Develop the finite element equations from a potential energy or other functional statement governing the process.
- Develop suitable interpolation functions for the formulation of one-dimensional, two-dimensional and axi-symmetric elements.
- Apply finite element solution techniques to problems in solid mechanics.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the implementation of the finite element method in a computer programme.
- Demonstrate an ability to model and solve a range of practical problems, using the Abaqus software suite, covering the areas of elasticity, plasticity, contact and heat conduction.
- Make use of finite element techniques in other project and design exercises.
- Develop the finite volume equations for mass, energy and momentum conservation.
- Select suitable boundary conditions, discretisation techniques and solution methods for 2D and 3D steady and transient problems.
- Apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution techniques to problems in thermofluids systems.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the implementation of CFD methods in a computer programme.
- Demonstrate an ability to model and solve a range of practical problems, using the ANSYS CFD software suite, covering the areas of single-phase flow, mixing, convection heat transfer and diffusion.
- Make use of CFD techniques in other project and design exercises.
Assessments
- Written Assessment (60%)
- Continuous Assessment (40%)
Teachers
- PETER MCHUGH:
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- WILLIAM RONAN:
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- RORY MONAGHAN:
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- TED VAUGHAN:
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- Mingming Tong:
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Reading List
- "Essential Texts: Finite Element Analysis - Theory and Practice. M.J. Fagan, Longman Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics. Ferziger & Peric, Springer Recommended Text: The Finite Element Method - Vols 1&2. Zienkiewicz and Taylor, McGraw-Hill" by n/a
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