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ENEM28001 Finite Element Analysis for Engineering Design
Finite Element Analysis for Engineering Design
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General Information

Overview

This project-based learning unit will use cutting-edge computational design techniques to solve complex multidisciplinary problems in mechanical, structural and electromechanical engineering. You will formulate innovative design ideas for authentic applications and use the latest finite element simulation software to obtain accurate insights into how they will perform in practice. You will be introduced to the variational principles in statics and dynamics of structures and machines, finite element methods (FEM) and analysis procedures, principles of multivariate analysis, and parametric design optimisation techniques. You will apply these procedures to model and simulate a variety of problems at the interface of mechanical, structural, electrical and mechatronics disciplines. You will achieve hands-on experience in using an industry-standard finite element analysis software package.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 8
Credit Points: 12
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.25

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

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Offerings For Term 2 - 2025

Melbourne
Online
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

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Class and Assessment Overview

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator Reflection

Feedback

Students indulge in plagiarism of some assessments

Recommendation

Should redesign assessment components to prevent plagiarism.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator Reflection

Feedback

Low attendance in some lectures

Recommendation

Create interactive assessment modules that should improve attendance in all weeks. These will comprise tasks that require the students to address software-related finite element analysis aspects in real-time.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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