6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Department of Civil Engineering
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Not offered in 2019
Prerequisites
CIV2242 and completion of 132 credit points
Synopsis
Students are introduced to the state-of-the-art in numerical methods and their application for engineering design. The unit provides an overview of existing numerical methods and theory and provides a background for the selection of the most appropriate numerical modelling procedure for specific applications.
Outcomes
At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Appraise the current state-of-the-art numerical methods and their theory.
- Assess how numerical schemes and grids influence the behavior of the model.
- Assess the various sources of error that may turn up in the model.
- Appraise the limitations of a model.
- Demonstrate how numerical models can be as a tool to solve problems in rock engineering.
Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.
Workload requirements
2 hours lectures, 3 hours practice class and 7 hours private study per week
See also Unit timetable information
This unit applies to the following area(s) of study
Geological Engineering
Mining Engineering
Oil and Gas Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering