NG3H238 - Finite Element Analysis 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG3H238
Module Title: Finite Element Analysis
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Module Leader: Joao Ramos
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: NOV 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 10 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100190 - mechanical engineering
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Apr 2025
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

To extend the students knowledge in engineering analysis with the application of finite element techniques.

Content Summary

• Finite Element Theory
• One-dimensional elements
• Two-dimensional elements - plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric
• Finite element modelling
• Finite element results interpretation
• Finite element application/limitations

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Directed Study 20
Independent Study 56
Practical Classes and Workshops 24
Total Hours Selected 100

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse and solve a range of engineering problems using finite element software
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of finite element analysis

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 Practical finite element analysis with a written report 0 3000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 1

Reading List

Chen, X., Liu, Y., (2014) Finite Element Modelling and Simulation with ANSYS Workbench. Boca Raton FL: CRC Press

MacDonald, B.J.,(2011) Practical Stress Analysis with Finite Elements. 2nd Ed., Dublin: Glasnevin