CA4708 - Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering | ||||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||||
The ability for Civil or Structural Engineers to carry out analysis of complicated structural system (e.g., buildings and bridges) is essential. Nowadays, finite element analysis is the most popular method for calculating the displacement and so as the internal member forces (i.e., axial force, shear force and bending moment) of structural members for the purpose of ultimate limit state and serviceability limit state design. The main objective of this course is to extend the students' ability in structural analysis from manual calculation to computer-aided analysis by finite element methods and other numerical methods, and equipment them for working as a practical engineer or doing structural and civil related research works. | ||||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination Duration: 3 hours | ||||||||||
To pass a course, a student must obtain minimum marks of 30% in both coursework and examination components, and an overall mark of at least 40%. | ||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||
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