Computational Engineering - MECH3540
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Course Outline: http://www.mech.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Kensington Campus
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: MATH2019 or (MATH2011 and MATH2120), MATH2089 or (MATH2801 and MATH2301), MMAN2400, MMAN2600, MMAN2700;
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
Finite element analysis: Finite elements in one dimension; element matrices, assembly and solution for rods and beams. Application of a commercial finite element system to problems in two and three dimensions. Interfaces with CAD systems, strategies for modelling, choice of elements, interpreting the solution, accuracy and convergence. Applications will include linear and nonlinear analysis and time dependent problems including introduction to vibrations of simple beams.
Computational Fluid Dynamics: Basic concepts in CFD, pre-processing and grid development, structured and unstructured grids, validation and verification, introduction to solution methods and turbulence modelling. Application of a commercial CFD package to heat and fluid flow problems.