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Unit of Study ENI73009 - Finite Element Method and Fracture Mechanics (2016)

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Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 understand how a finite element package works
2 use a commercial finite element package to solve linear static elasticity problems, and to critically evaluate the output
3 use energy methods to predict by hand the structural deflections and reactions in simple statically indeterminate structures, as a means of checking computed results
4 apply Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics to analyse brittle fracture
5 analyse simple fatigue failures by applying fracture mechanics principles to fatigue crack growth
6 apply the concepts of Elastic Plastic Fracture Mechanics to simple fracture situations
7 understanding the basics of non-destructive testing techniques.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. understand how a finite element package works
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  2. use a commercial finite element package to solve linear static elasticity problems, and to critically evaluate the output
    • GA1:
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  3. use energy methods to predict by hand the structural deflections and reactions in simple statically indeterminate structures, as a means of checking computed results
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  4. apply Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics to analyse brittle fracture
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  5. analyse simple fatigue failures by applying fracture mechanics principles to fatigue crack growth
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  6. apply the concepts of Elastic Plastic Fracture Mechanics to simple fracture situations
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  7. understanding the basics of non-destructive testing techniques.
    • GA4: