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Title Advanced Finite Element Methods
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Description
The module will educate students in the use of linear and non-linear finite element
methods that are most relevant to problems and systems encountered in both
fundamental and applied research in biomedical and mechanical engineering.
(brief description of the content of the module between 75 – 150 words)
*Note Field to indicate taught through Irish/English/Erasmus
Course Instances (s)
ME Biomedical Engineering ME Energy
1SPE, 2SPE, 3SPE, 4SPE
1SPD, 2SPD, 3SPD, 4SPD
Module version number and date approved
xx/xx/2012
*
xx/xx/2012
xx/xx/2012
Date Retired
Module Owner / Lecturer
Module Administrator Details
Professor Peter McHugh
Ms. Jane Bowman
Please specify main contact person(s) for exam related queries and contact number /email
Module Code
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Office use only)
Module Type
ECTS
Core= Student must take the module
Optional = Choice for Student
Multiple of 5 ects
5 ects
ME Biomedical
Engineering, 1SPE, 2SPE,
3SPE, 4SPE, ME Energy,
1SPD, 2SPD, 3SPD, 4SPD
Optional for
Core for
Course Requirement 40%
(i.e. where a module has to be passed at 40%)
Semester Taught
Semester Examined
Semester 2
Requisite(s)
Semester 2
Co-Req.
Modules 
If they take module X they must take
module Y
Pre-Req
Modules 
The student must have taken and
passed a module in previous year
Excl.Req.
Modules 
If they take module X they CANNOT
take module Y
Module Assessment
Assessment Type
Exam Session
Duration
1st Sitting
Continuous Assessment
Semester 2
Not Applicable
2nd Sitting
Bonded Modules
(modules which are to be
examined at the same date and
time)
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Workload:
ECTS credits represent the student workload for the programme of study, i.e. the total time
the student spends engaged in learning activities. This includes formal teaching, homework,
self-directed study and assessment.
Modules are assigned credits that are whole number multiples of 5.
One credit is equivalent to 20-25 hours of work. An undergraduate year’s work of 60 credits is
equivalent to 1200 to 1500 hours or 40 to 50 hours of work per week for two 15 week
semesters (12 weeks of teaching, 3 weeks study and formal examinations).
Module Schedule
No. of Lectures Hours 24
No. of Tutorials Hours
No. of Labs Hours
Recommended No. of self study
hours 36
Other educational activities(Describe)
and hours allocated
Lecture Duration
Tutorial Duration
Lab Duration
Placement(s) hours
Mini-projects 40 hours
*Total range of hours to be automatically totalled (min amount to be hit)
Module Learning Outcomes
(CAN BE EXPANDED)
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
1Explain the structure of a linear finite element boundary value problem solution
algorithm and its implementation in a computer programme
2Explain the structure of non-linear finite element solution algorithms and their
programming implementations, distinguishing between implicit and explicit methods
3Distinguish between direct and element-by-element solution methods
4Implement linear and non-linear constitutive laws in implicit and explicit finite
element software
5Deal with the formulation and solution of multi-physics problems
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7
8
Module Learning, Coursework and Assessment
Learning Outcomes at module level should be capable of being assessed. Please indicate assessment methods and the outcomes they will assess
Assessment type,
eg. End of year exam, group project
Continuous Assessment
Outcomes
assessed
1-5
% weighting
100
Indicative Content (Marketing Description and content)
The module will educate students in the use of linear and non-linear finite element
methods that are most relevant to problems and systems encountered in both
fundamental and applied research in biomedical engineering. The course will cover:
1) Finite element methods:
•
boundary value problems in solid mechanics
•
finite element discretization
•
implementation of constitutive laws
•
linear and non-linear problems
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•
implicit and explicit methods
•
direct and element by-element solution methods
•
representation of damage and fracture, mesh dependence
•
representation of surface-to-surface contact
2) Link with fluid mechanics and fluid-solid interactions.
3) Formulation and solution of coupled multi-physics problems including mechanicaldiffusional, mechanical-chemical and mechanical-biological problems.
4) Case studies in biomedical engineering, mini-projects in finite element
program/module generation.
Module Resources
Suggested Reading Lists
Library
Journal
Physical (e.g. AV’s)
IT (e.g. software + version)
Admin
FOR COLLEGE USE ONLY
Student Quota
Quota
(where applicable only)
(identify number per module where applicable only)
Module:
Number:
Discipline involved in Teaching
Share of FTE
*(drop down for disciplines within school)
Biomedical Engineering
*(% out of 1)
100
RGAM
NB:
Notes on some fields are for the technical side when considering which
software company to use.
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