CEG8315 : Advanced Structural Modelling
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Sigong Zhang
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims to enable successful candidates to demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the finite element method, and to demonstrate their application through a number of problem solutions.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Principles of the finite element method
2. Mathematical modelling for linear-static structural mechanics
3. Finite elements in dynamics and vibrations
4. Non-linear finite element analysis
5. Concepts of stochastic finite elements
6. Implementation and simulation
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 32:00 | 32:00 | formative and summative online in- course assessments (CANVAS quizzes/ABAQUS/ModelCentre |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 34 | 1:00 | 34:00 | Studying of lecture notes in conjunction with wider background reading |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | A-S/O: Non-synchronous online. Lecture delivery (video) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | PiP Computer-based practical. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 13 | 1:00 | 13:00 | PiP Tutorial and assessment support. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | S/O: Synchronous online. Introductions to primary module topics. Suggested work plans for non-syn |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students are expected to learn through guided learning, independent reading and solutions to tutorial problems. They are supported in this by the provision of recorded lectures, an extensive set of notes, and tutorial activities. Learning will be further enhanced through a half-day workshop (PiP) during which the application of commercial software to the solution of structural reliability problems is explored.
PiP: Tutorials + Computer Lab
S/O: Module talks
A-S/O: Lecture delivery (video recordings)
Contact = PiP + (S/O + A-S/O) =18 + (3 + 12) = 33: PiP = 55% of total contact hours (excluding assessment).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | 100 | 2hr Canvas Based Assessment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The knowledge gained in the module is expected to be an understanding of the principles of structural reliability analysis and the application of those principles to structural engineering applications using an example of commercially available software. The assessment is a combination of short questions and a smaller set of more exploratory questions. The short questions are a mix of numerical and written forms that randomly assess the full breadth and content of the module. The longer, exploratory questions are based on numerical studies and experiments performed using computation via the selected commercially available software.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8315's Timetable