Computer Aided Engineering Practice

Course aim

To provide students with an understanding of the individual elements of Computer Aided Engineering applied to the practice of Mechanical and Structural Design and the importance of the integrated nature of these elements with computer integrated manufacturing system.

Course content

• Introduction to Finite Element Analysis,
• Linear Static Analysis
• Linear Static/Dynamic Analysis 
• Frequency Analysis
• Buckling Analysis
• Fatigue Analysis
• Drop Test
• Thermal Analysis 
• Design Optimisation
• Non-Linear Analysis
• Mixed Meshing Analysis
• Design Sensitivity Analysis

 

Textbook(s)

Kurowski, Paul M. 2017, Engineering Analysis with SOLIDWORKS Simulation , -, Schroff Development Corporation, ISBN: 978-1-63057-076-7

Steffen, John R. and Shahin, S Nudehi 2017, REFERENCE BOOK: Analysis of Machine Elements Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2017 , -, Schrof Development Corporation, ISBN 978-1-58503-937-1

Lee, Huei-Huang 2015, REFERENCE BOOK: Mechanics of Materials Labs with SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2015, -, Schrof Development Corporation, ISBN 978-1-58503-937-1

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
MENG 2004	Mechanical Design Practice
COMP 1036	Computer Techniques

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE)
Workshop	3 hours x 5 days
Practical	5 hours block x N/A
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks
Workshop (Compulsory attendance at Mawson Lakes Campus)	N/A x 2 x 2 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

2 Tests (each test has a theoretical and a practical component) , Examination, Major Assignment Group presentation & report), Participation in practical sessions and completion of assessment tasks., Pre-lecture assignment, class exercises and attendance (Individual assignment, analytical problems), Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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