Finite Element Method & Fracture Mechanics (MECH3300)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2020
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Mech & Mine Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
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Prerequisite
MECH2300
Assessment methods
Computer-based Quizzes, Practical Assessments, Assignment, Mid-Semester Examination, End of Semester Examination
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
Finite element method: strain energy, Castigliano's theorem, interpolation functions, element types, 2-D analysis types, plate & shell models; introduction to nonlinear finite element models. Fracture mechanics: linear-elastic fracture mechanics, Griffith's energy balance, stress intensity estimation, fatigue, elastic-plastic fracture mechanics, J-integral.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | St Lucia | Flexible Delivery | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
