Finite elements in structures
R H Grzebieta, Y C Lam and C M Haberfield
6 points * 3 hours per week * First semester * Clayton * Prohibitions: CME5612, CIV5242, CME4616, CME4617
Objectives To gain an appreciation and understanding of the theoretical basis and the skills in the application of the finite element method for the solution of engineering problems.
Synopsis FEM as an aid to engineering analysis; its relationship to other methods; element types; their associated degrees of freedom; discretisation; element formulation for ring and area elements; shape functions; Gaussian points, global stiffness matrix assembly; connectivity; element compatibility; nodal and frontal solvers; beam, plate and shell elements, modelling techniques for symmetrical structures; multi-point constraints; non-standard boundary conditions and substructuring; solution of linear and non-linear problems in stress analysis, dynamics and buckling of structures; introduction to general-purpose commercial finite element programs; problems relevant to civil engineering will be used for illustrative purposes.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 60% * Practical work: 40%
Prescribed texts
Cook R D and others Concepts and applications of finite element analysis Wiley, 1989
Recommended texts
Desai C S Elementary finite element method Prentice-Hall, 1979
Owen D R J and Hinton E Finite elements in plasticity: Theory and practice Pineridge Press, 1980
Reddy J N An introduction to the finite element method McGraw-Hill, 1984
Stasa F L Applied finite element analysis for engineers HRW, 1985
Zienkiewicz O C and Taylor R L The finite element method McGraw-Hill, 1989-1991
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