Computer Methods in Structural Engineering 3 (U03489)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EEL-3-CVCMS

This course introduces computational matrix methods and the finite element method as a tool for numerical simulation with an introduction to the mathematics of matrices (Linear Algebra).

Entry Requirements

? Prohibited combinations : U02610: Computer Methods for Mechanical Engineering 3

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Civil, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
09/01/2007	14:00	16:00	Lecture Theatre 1, Eng Sanderson Building	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	KB
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- describe the basic steps and concepts of matrix methods of structural analysis and the finite element analysis of structures;
- identify and understand all the various matrix operations involved in the process;
- use the method in the solution of two dimensional simple elastic structural engineering problems, carry out checks to assess the correctness of the output, and interpret results.