Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIVL4250)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Civil Engineering School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
1 Tutorial hour
Recommended prerequisite
CIVL2210 & CIVL3210
Assessment methods
Computer exercise 45%, Report 20%, end-of-semester exam 35%
Course enquiries
Dr Dorival Pedroso (d.pedroso@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
Introduction to numerical methods in geomechanics; introductory tensor analysis and continuum mechanics; coupled hydro-mechanical behaviour of geomaterials; implementing constitutive models for soils and rocks; the finite element method (FEM); the finite difference method (FDM); applications of numerical methods in geomechanics; validation and calibration of numerical solutions; limitations of numerical modelling; overview of available computer codes for geotechnical engineering; importance of numerical simulations for cost-effective and safe designs of geotechnical structures.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |