MAE3426 Computer-aided design
Faculty of Engineering
MAE3426 Computer-aided design is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before MAE3426
Prohibitions
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After MAE3426
No unit lists MAE3426 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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Overview
Finite element analysis (FEA) in computer-aided design; finite element formulation; first-order and second-order elements; stiffness matrix; integration points and stress recovery; convergence and mesh refinement; FEA of plane stress and plane strain problems; FEA of axisymmetric problems; FEA of nonlinear materials; FEA of contact problems; FEA of large deformation problems; FEA of dynamic problems; FEA of fracture mechanics.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- 12x computer lab exercisesThreshold hurdle12%
- four finite element assignmentsThreshold hurdle48%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify the basic theories, terminologies and concepts related to the application of the finite element method in computer-aided design of structures, including aircraft structures.
- 2
Select correct element types and designs proper mesh to obtain accurate results from a finite element analysis.
- 3
Generate finite element models for truss structures, plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric and general 3D structural problems.
- 4
Apply a commonly-used commercial software to carry out finite element analyses on different structural problems.
- 5
Identify the basic theories and concepts of advanced solid mechanics, such as nonlinear materials, contact mechanics, finite deformation and fracture mechanics.
- 6
Use finite element analyses on advanced solid mechanics problems.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Wenyi Yan
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Wenyi Yan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MAE3426?
MAE3426 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MAE3426 offered?
In 2020, MAE3426 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MAE3426?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MAE3426 have an exam?
No. MAE3426 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.