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Computational Methods in Engineering Analysis
University of Galway - Direct Enroll Program
Galway, Ireland
Dates: late Aug 2025 - mid Dec 2025
Computational Methods in Engineering Analysis
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Galway
Location: Galway, Ireland
Primary Subject Area: Biomedical Engineering
Instruction in: English
Course Code: BME402
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 5
Contact Hours: 72
DESCRIPTION
This module provides a comprehensive presentation of the finite element (FE) method and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), both of which form critically important parts of modern engineering analysis and design methods. Details of theoretical formulations, numerical implementations and case study applications are presented. The descriptive and analyical content in the lectures is supported by computer laboratory practicals using commercial analysis code (both FE and CFD).
Learning Outcomes
1. Develop the finite element equations from a potential energy or other functional statement governing the process.
2. Develop suitable interpolation functions for the formulation of one-dimensional, two-dimensional and axi-symmetric elements.
3. Apply finite element solution techniques to problems in solid mechanics.
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the implementation of the finite element method in a computer programme.
5. Demonstrate an ability to model and solve a range of practical problems, using the Abaqus software suite, covering the areas of elasticity, plasticity, contact and heat conduction.
6. Make use of finite element techniques in other project and design exercises.
7. Develop the finite volume equations for mass, energy and momentum conservation.
8. Select suitable boundary conditions, discretisation techniques and solution methods for 2D and 3D steady and transient problems.
9. Apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution techniques to problems in thermofluids systems.
10. Demonstrate a knowledge of the implementation of CFD methods in a computer programme.
11. Demonstrate an ability to model and solve a range of practical problems, using the ANSYS CFD software suite, covering the areas of single-phase flow, mixing, convection heat transfer and diffusion.
12. Make use of CFD techniques in other project and design exercises.
Learning Outcomes
1. Develop the finite element equations from a potential energy or other functional statement governing the process.
2. Develop suitable interpolation functions for the formulation of one-dimensional, two-dimensional and axi-symmetric elements.
3. Apply finite element solution techniques to problems in solid mechanics.
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the implementation of the finite element method in a computer programme.
5. Demonstrate an ability to model and solve a range of practical problems, using the Abaqus software suite, covering the areas of elasticity, plasticity, contact and heat conduction.
6. Make use of finite element techniques in other project and design exercises.
7. Develop the finite volume equations for mass, energy and momentum conservation.
8. Select suitable boundary conditions, discretisation techniques and solution methods for 2D and 3D steady and transient problems.
9. Apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution techniques to problems in thermofluids systems.
10. Demonstrate a knowledge of the implementation of CFD methods in a computer programme.
11. Demonstrate an ability to model and solve a range of practical problems, using the ANSYS CFD software suite, covering the areas of single-phase flow, mixing, convection heat transfer and diffusion.
12. Make use of CFD techniques in other project and design exercises.