MAE4426 Finite element analysis and composite structures
Faculty of Engineering
MAE4426 Finite element analysis and composite structures is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2022. It needs MAE3411.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before MAE4426
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MAE4426
No unit lists MAE4426 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
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. Specific modulus and specific strength; 3D stress and 3D strain tensors; anisotropic elasticity; composite lamina and composite laminate; hygrothermal strain and hygrothermal stress analysis of composite structures; failure theories for a composite lamina; micromechanical analysis of a composite lamina; classical lamination theory for composite laminate, failure analysis of composite laminates, design of composite laminates, finite element analysis of composite materials and structures.
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for MAE4426.
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 stress-strain relationships for anisotropic materials
- 6
analyse the strength and stiffness of composite laminate structures
- 7
design composite laminates to meet strength, stiffness and cost requirements for aerospace applications.
Workload and teaching
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of 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.
Where it fits
MAE4426 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MAE4426?
You need MAE3411 before you enrol.
When is MAE4426 offered?
MAE4426 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
How much work is MAE4426?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include MAE4426?
MAE4426 is part of Aerospace engineering.