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This course will provide students with an understanding of the operation and limitations of computer aided engineering (CAE) and analysis systems, and provide opportunities to develop the basic skills required to operate such systems. Material presented will include brief discussion on the architecture of CAE systems, numerical methods and finite element methods. The advantage of CAE analysis is demonstrated by several engineering assignments that students must complete on a CAE facility throughout the semester. Considerable emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of the finite element method in the design process.

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. explain the concepts and principles used in the formulation and application of the finite element method (focussed on structural and stress analysis of common structural components and mechanical devices);
2. demonstrate an ability to formulate, implement, and document solutions to solve simple engineering problems using the finite element method;
3. choose appropriate software packages to assist in the solution of a range of common engineering problems;
4. evaluate the performance of an existing design using computer aided engineering software, in particular, to evaluate the validity of the model and solution in relation to the original problem specification;
5. demonstrate an awareness of the potential areas of application of CAE tools, and to explain the advantages and disadvantages of such systems .