MAT3820 Introduction to finite element modelling (10 credits)

Year Running: 2015/2016

Credit level: F6

Pre-requisites		MAT2820
		MAT2820 or equivalent.
Co-requisites		None
Pre Uni Qualification		At least one A2 level of Mathematics or Physics
Additional Information		None

Description

Industrial demands on advanced materials design and product optimization has been increasing over the last years. One powerful tool used by companies is materials and device modelling giving a cheap and effective route to new and improved processes and devices. This course will introduce students to the basic concepts of finite element modelling and its different fields of application, like magnetic materials and thermo-mechanical deformation modelling, using state of the art software used by companies.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	76.0
Lecture	8.0
Problem Solving	12.0
Seminar	4.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Other	0.0	100 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.