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Computer-aided design
MEC4426
Synopsis
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.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Audience
- Undergraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites (4)
- MAE2401MAE2401
- Mechanics of materialsMEC2403
- Solid mechanics 2MEC3455
- MechanicsTRC2201
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