Advanced Computational Mechanics | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

CIV 7257

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Graduate Level

Academic Programs:

Master of Science In Civil Engineering

College:

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology

School:

School of Engineering

Department:

Civil And Environmental Engineering

Course Discipline:

Physics.

Course Description & Objectives:

This course deals with application of computer/numerical procedures to advanced topics in mechanics, such as buckling of structures, large deformation and rotation, higher order theories, nonlinear elastic, plastic, and cracking of materials. Specific sub-routines shall be developed to obtain a computer solution to such problems. Objectives:

To enable the student develop competence in formulating problems of advanced topics in mechanics, their solution using numerical techniques and developing subroutines used to obtain a computer solution.

Learning Outcomes:

On completing the course the student should be able to:

Develop competence in formulating problems of advanced topics in mechanics, their solution using numerical techniques
Write subroutines and use them to obtain a computer solution to a given problem