Teaching finite element modelling at the undergraduate level: a PBL approach
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Paper/Presentation Title | Teaching finite element modelling at the undergraduate level: a PBL approach |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Zhuge, Yan (Author) and Mills, Julie E. (Author) |
Editors | Kestell, Colin, Grainger, Steven and Cheung, John |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2009) |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2009 |
Place of Publication | Adelaide, Australia |
ISBN | 1876346590 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.plevin.com.au/aaee2009/ |
Conference/Event | 20th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association of Engineering Education (AAEE 2009) |
Event Details | Rank B |
Event Details | 20th Annual Conference for the Australasian Association of Engineering Education (AAEE 2009) Parent Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE) Delivery In person Event Date 06 to end of 09 Dec 2009 Event Location Adelaide, Australia |
Abstract | Finite Element Modelling (FEM) was first introduced into the undergraduate civil engineering program at the University of South Australia ten years ago as part of a third year course, undertaken by all civil engineering students. In contrast to the traditional teaching method which focuses on FEM theory, a project-based learning (PBL) approach has been utilised, where the students are required to apply the knowledge of FEM to analyse and solve a structural problem using the commercial software package Strand 7. The teaching method is focussed on the development of a student's ability to select a suitable element for a given problem, and the ability to interpret and evaluate the accuracy of the results. The project is selected by the students (working in pairs) and approved by the lecturer to ensure the suitability of the project. This paper describes both the project design and learning outcomes of the students. |
Keywords | project based learning; finite element |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390109. Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy |
490402. Algebraic and differential geometry | |
490199. Applied mathematics not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Copyright © 2009 Zhuge, Mills. Permanent restricted access to published version due to publisher copyright policy. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Engineering and Surveying |
University of South Australia |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9z7w9/teaching-finite-element-modelling-at-the-undergraduate-level-a-pbl-approach
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