Numerical Analysis in Civil Engineering
Description:
Many aspects in civil engineering involve the use of numerical analysis. Experimental results are often fitted to analytical models by use linear algebra, where estimates of the different variables affecting the experiment can be estimated. Further numerical analysis plays an important role when simulations are used to describe different problems within civil engineering, such as the vibration of a high-rise building, airflow in an office building or crack development in concrete structures.
In this course, we will go through the theory of a number of different topics within numerical mathematics, and try to apply them on practical problems with in civil engineering. The use of Matlab will play a large part in the course, for both small exercises and mini-projects.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
- analyze and interpret experimental results using different numerical disciplines
- have an indebt understanding of solvers implemented in commercial mathematical software.
- simulate complex problems in civil engineering using a mathematical model, and following interpret the results
- Perform basic matlab programming
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Out-of-class activity |
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Pre-recorded series of webcasts explaining the theories |
Watch the online webcasts before each lecture ↓ |
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In-class follow up |
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Mathworks' online interactive learning environment, i.e. Matlab Onramp and Matlab Fundamental |
Self-study of Matlab programming using the online materials ↓ |
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Blackboard forum discussion/peer feedback |
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In-class activity |
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Mentimeter |
Online quizzes and explanations ↓ |
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In-class feedback from teacher |
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Power point and white board derivation |
Wrap up of the theories (most important parts) the students learnt from the online webcasts ↓ |
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In-class lecture |
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Matlab |
Guided matlab programming for solving small exercises related to the theory ↓ |
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In-class guidance from the teacher |
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Document that explains the mini-project |
Group work on mini-project |
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Supervision and help from the teacher |
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