Course Introduction
大地工程之數值分析法
Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering — 114-2 Elective course (3.0 credits). FDM, FEM, FLAC, PFC, ABAQUS, and geotechnical numerical modeling.
✦ Course Information
| Course title | 大地工程之數值分析法 / Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Semester | 114-2 |
| Designated for | College of Engineering · Graduate Institute of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering Division |
| Curriculum Number | CIE5004 |
| Curriculum Identity Number | 521EU0070 |
| Class | — |
| Credits | 3.0 |
| Full / Half Yr. | Half |
| Required / Elective | 選修 (Elective) |
| Remarks | The upper limit of the number of students: 40. |
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Class Section
| Class | Instructor | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | TAI-TIEN WANG | Friday 2, 3, 4 (9:10–12:10) | — |
Course Description
Introduce the basics of numerical methods relating to geotechnical engineering.
Course Objective
Clarify the capacity, limitation and validity of numerical tools for analyzing geotechnical problems.
Enable the students to conduct numerical analysis appropriately.
Course Requirement
- Homework No. 1 & 3: Hand written with part of computer aid. HW 1: solving equation, system of equations, interpolation. HW 3: formulation of FDM and FEM.
- Homework No. 2 & 4 (individual preferred): HW 2: Slope analysis by slice method, STABL/SLIDE and FLAC. HW 4: Lab test simulation by FLAC, PFC (or UDEC/3DEC) and ABAQUS (or either FEM code).
- Project: Geotechnical related issues simulated using at least one of FLAC, PFC and ABAQUS (or either FEM code). Students have to present their projects proposal in W09, outcomes in W15-16, and to submit a PPT file and related input files in W17.
- Student Workload (Expected weekly study hours before and/or after class): 3–6 hours
- Office Hours: Appointment required.
- Designated reading:
Theoretical background of numerical analysis
- Sauer T. Numerical analysis, 3rd Edition, Addison-Wesley
- Kreyszig E. Advanced engineering mathematics Part E, Chapters 19-21. 10th Edition
For cases study and software practices
- User manual of respective software's
- Course handouts and presentation materials
References
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Grading
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| No. | Item | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | HW 1 and 2 | 25% |
| 2. | HW 3 and 4 | 30% |
| 3. | Project | 35% |
| 4. | Attendance | 10% |
- Teaching methods: Provide students with flexible ways of attending courses
- Assignment submission methods: Extension of the deadline for submitting assignments, Group report replace Personal report, Mutual agreement to present in other ways between students and instructors
- Exam methods: Written (oral) reports replace exams
- Others: Negotiated by both teachers and students
Grading Policy
NTU has not set an upper limit on the percentage of A+ grades.
Letter Grade System
NTU uses a letter grade system for assessment. The grade percentage ranges and the single-subject grade conversion table in the National Taiwan University Regulations Governing Academic Grading are for reference only. Instructors may adjust the percentage ranges according to the grade definitions. For more information, see the Assessment for Learning Section.
Progress
| Week | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | — | Course introduction and Solving equations |
| Week 2 | — | Slope stability, SLIDE & demons. |
| Week 3 | — | System of equations and Interpolation |
| Week 4 | — | FDM, FLAC & demon. |
| Week 5 | — | Least square |
| Week 6 | — | FDM, PFC & demon. |
| Week 7 | — | No class on holiday |
| Week 8 | — | FDM discussion, UDEC/3DEC & demon. |
| Week 9 | — | NDI, Project proposal |
| Week 10 | — | No class |
| Week 11 | — | FEM, ABAQUS & demon. (1/2) |
| Week 12 | — | FEM, ABAQUS & demon. (2/2) |
| Week 13 | — | Student progress present |
| Week 14 | — | Retention time, or special coupling analysis issue |
| Week 15 | — | Student project present |
| Week 16 | — | Student project present |
| Week 17 | — | Project submission due |
