Numerical Modelling of Solids and Structures

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ENGC X403
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Course ID
206520
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Abdul Sheikh
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course introduces students to the use of advanced numerical methods in the analysis of materials and structures involving common construction materials. Treatment of this topic is intended to focus on application. This course introduces students to the use of advanced numerical methods in the analysis of materials and structures involving common construction materials. Treatment of this topic is intended to focus on application while providing the key underlying theoretical basis of the methods employed.

Course learning outcomes

  • Matrix method for analysing 2D and 3D truss problem
  • Matrix method for analysing beams, 2D frames, grillage and 3D frames
  • Finite element matrix method for analysing plane stress, plain strain, axi-symmetric and solid problems
  • Finite element matrix method for analysing plates and shells
  • Group project for analysis real life complex of structures (all types) using computer software and familiarise with in-house developed computer codes

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 20601
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-02
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-02
Class number
Class number 20602
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-13
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building F, F1-13
Class number
Class number 20603
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 15
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Materials & Minerals Science, MM2-04
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Materials & Minerals Science, MM2-04

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 20604
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, G04
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, G04
Class number
Class number 20605
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 207
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 207
Class number
Class number 20606
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG29

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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