Advanced Computation for Structures

Module code: CE7S02 · Semester: Semester 1

Resources

• Module descriptor (TCD)

Questions by Year

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• 2025/26
• 2024/25
• 2023/24
• 2022/23
• 2021/22
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• 2013/14
• 2012/13

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Topics

• Governing equations and boundary conditions LO1
• Finite differences and relaxation methods for linear equations LO2
• Beam finite element analysis LO3
• Mathematical (linear) programming LO4
• Structural dynamics: modal analysis and time stepping LO5
• Convergence and error bounds LO6

Learning outcomes

1. Identify the differential equations and boundary conditions for structural and solid mechanics problems
2. Implement the finite difference method for continuum problems
3. Implement a basic beam finite element analysis
4. Implement linear programming optimisation
5. Implement time-stepping and modal analysis for structural dynamics
6. State assumptions and limits, quantify errors and check convergence

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.