MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Engineering Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
MTE4532
Numerical modelling
3 points + 13 lectures, 6 tutorials and practical classes + Clayton +
Prerequisites: MTE3506
Objectives To examine the process of constructing a numerical model, to
obtain an introduction to the fundamentals of two major techniques used in
numerical modelling and to become acquainted with the application of a
commercial package.
Synopsis The bases of finite difference and finite element analysis,
with application to heat flow and metal working. Use of a
commercially-available package to become acquainted with the application of
numerical modelling to support industrial and research activity in materials
engineering.
Recommended texts
- Chapra S C and Canale R P Numerical methods for engineers 2nd edn,
McGraw-Hill, 1989
- Desai C S Elementary finite element method
- Knight C E A finite element method primer for mechanical design
PWS, 1993
- Rockey K C and others The finite element method: A basic introduction
for engineers
- Zienkiewicz O C The finite element method
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