Undergraduate Course: Computer Methods in Structural Engineering 3 (CIVE10018)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Civil |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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). |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Structural Mechanics/Analysis to 2nd year undergraduate level or similar |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
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. |
Assessment Information
| Coursework and degree examination |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Yong Lu
Tel:
Email: |
Course secretary |
Miss Nicola Marshall
Tel: (0131 6)50 7366
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