Unit Outline

Students are introduced to the state-of-the-art numerical methods and the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in civil and mechanical engineering. The unit is delivered in three parts. The first two parts provide knowledge and skills to design, derive and implement FEA and CFD methods to solve partial differential equations. In the third part, students extend their knowledge and skills in an area selected from geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, heat transfer, vibration, acoustics and/or multi-physics problems.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Explain the basic theory behind the computational mechanics methods.
2.	Control the various source of errors and limitations of finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to ensure accurate solutions to problems in engineering applications.
3.	Solve continuum mechanics problems in one or more domains of civil and mechanical engineering using computational software.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	ENG222 or KNE216 ENG313 or KNE351 KMA252 or KME271 KME272

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Assignment	Week 5	25 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Assignment	Week 8	25 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Project	Week 13	50 %	LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Assignment

Task Description:

Finite Element Analysis Assignment

Task Length:

10-15 pages

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provide accurate solutions to a range of computational mechanics problems	LO1
2	Calculations are correct, neatly presented with appropriate significant figures and units	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Assignment

Task Description:

Computational Fluid Dynamics Assignment

Task Length:

10-15 pages

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provide accurate solutions to a range of computational mechanics problems	LO1
2	Calculations are correct, neatly presented with appropriate significant figures and units	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Project

Task Description:

Design extension project

Task Length:

20 A4 pages

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provide accurate solutions to a range of computational mechanics problems	LO3
2	Critically analyze the results from commercial finite element or computational fluid dynamics software package	LO3
3	The report is presented in such a manner that a technically competent person can easily follow and achieve similar results if repeated	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.