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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
(a) Understand the principles of finite element analysis: stiffness matrix method, element stiffness matrices, principle of minimum potential, isoparametric element formulation, force vector assembly, global stiffness matrix assembly, element type selection (2D plane stress, 2D plane strain, 3D solid, 3D shell) and stress recovery from displacements.
(b) Understand the mechanics of complex physical situations through constitutive modelling of elastic and inelastic solids, and the solution of appropriate boundary value problems in linear elasticity and plasticity.
(c) Formulate stress and strain tensors and vectors, and determine all possible states of stress and strain in a point using an algebraic form or Mohr's circle.
(d) Apply small deformation theory to obtain displacements, strains and stresses using the kinematic, constitutive, compatibility equations and differential equations of equilibrium.
(e) Analyse stress, strain and failure in deformable solids under the action of external forces, with emphasis on combined stress states, plane stress and plane strain problems.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 36 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Computer Aided Lab | 2 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
| Total | 116 |
CVEN 20010 - Mechanics of Solids
| Description | % of Final Grade | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Examination: 2 hour test | 70 |
2 hour End of Trimester Exam |
| Continuous Assessment: tutorials/assignments | 30 |
Throughout the Trimester |
Compensation
This module is not passable by compensation
Resit Opportunities
End of Semester Exam
Remediation
If you fail this module, a resit opportunity will be provided during the next semester. This will take the form of an end-of-semester examination.