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ENS3180 Finite Element Methods
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
MAT2236 Differential Equations
or
MAT2437 Differential Equations
As well as one of the following
ENM2210 Engineering Mechanics
or
ENS1101 Engineering Mechanics
As well as one of the following
ENS2259 Thermodynamics
or
ENS2160 Thermodynamics
or
ENS2108 Mechanical Science
or
ENM3218 Fluid Mechanics
 
Description:

This unit provides an introduction to finite element methods, including the theoretical background and applications in areas of mechanics, structures, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, electricity and magnetism. This unit will involve the application of computer-based modelling to these types of problems, and the development of engineering solutions to them.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K06Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)
G68Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)
MABUSOCivil Engineering Major
MABUSPMechanical Engineering Major
MABUSKMechatronics Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2013 VET: 20/05/2013