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Core Module Information
Module title: Advanced Mechanics of Material and Finite Element Analysis
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CTR11529
Module leader: Johnson Zhang
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Review of Matrix algebra; force method & stiffness method Stress, strain and their relation, equilibrium and compatibility.Yield criteria and limit analysis.Formulation of boundary value problems in elasticity, solution techniques and examples.Torsion theory, membrane analogy, effect of warping restraint.method, Solution of large systems of linear equations Finite element method, solution procedures, and solution bound Plane strain and plane stress elements Isoparametric elements Beam elements Plate bending elements Flat shell elements Structural dynamics & eigenvalue problems Three-dimensional stress analysis
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate stress and strain relationships in elasticity.

LO2: Model and formulate basic boundary value problems and solve them with appropriate techniques.

LO3: Evaluate general concept and procedures of the finite element method.

LO4: Analyse large systems of linear equations.

LO5: Model structural/mechanical problem using frame, in-plane, plate bending and flat shell elements.

LO6: Analyse building structures using commercial FEM packages.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Johnson Zhang
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Online Guided independent study 161 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 3~4~5~6 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hours Centrally Time Tabled Examination
Class Test 50 1~2~3 Week 7 HOURS= 2 hours Coursework based on calculation
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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