SEM712 - Advanced Modelling and Simulation
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in S460, S461, S462, S463, S465, S466, S467: SEM216 and completion of 18 credit points or Unit Chair approval. For students enrolled in S550, S751, S756, S757, S758, S759 S787: Nil. For students enrolled in courses outside of the School of Engineering: Unit Chair approval. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour seminar per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning including a 1 x 2 hour interactive seminar per week. |
Content
The aim of the unit is to provide students with the necessary skills to perform modelling and simulation using the Finite Element Method (FEM) and Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD). The unit will cover the underlying theory of the FEM and cover truss, beam, plane stress, shell and solid elements. In MBD, we will introduce the concept of computational kinematics.
An introduction to different software packages is given to perform FEA and MBD, respectively.
You will be introduced to advanced modelling tools and the theory behind how they work, with the theoretical content building directly from your previous studies on dynamics, solid mechanics, stress analysis and computer aided engineering.
You will develop fundamental knowledge of FEA and MBD, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to applications and problems. You will find the skills learnt in this unit may be very applicable to your research projects as well as relevant jobs for your future career.
Unit fee information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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