Computer Aided Engineering module (ME40001)
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ME40001
This module provides an introduction to the use of the computer as a tool for solving general engineering problems, particularly in the areas of aerodynamic simulation, structural analysis and the design of dynamic systems. Students will learn and apply the basic computational/numerical methods that are necessary to solve real engineering problems. The software packages used (ANSYS, SolidWorks and COSMOS Express) are all industry standards, so the student will be well prepared for computer aided engineering in modern engineering industries. The module is divided into three parts namely finite element methods, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and 3-D solid model mechanism design and analysis.
Topics include:
- Finite element methods: matrix methods applied to frames, displacement distribution and shape functions, 2-d elements, equation solving – optimisation, creating an FE model – care in selecting elements & application of boundary conditions, use of symmetry, mesh creation, model & result verification, experience of commercial package – ANSYS.
- Computational fluid dynamics: equations of motion, equation types, solution methods, potential flow, grid optimisation, experience of commercial package – ANSYS, associated course work (computer exercises).
- 3-D Solid Model Mechanism Design and Analysis: creation of simple mechanisms, animation of simple mechanisms, creation of frames of reference, allocation of material properties to models, analysis of simple mechanisms, verification of motion results.
Courses
This module is available on following courses: