LESSON PLAN

FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

UiTM

Programme EC 221 : BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS.) CIVIL (INFRASTRUCTURE)

Course CES513 : COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS METHOD FOR ENGINEERS
Lecturer NORLIZAN WAHID
Room PERDANA 4.95 Phone 0111-6925819 Email norlizanwahid@uitm.edu.my

Group Day Time Room

WEEK CONTENT/TOPICS COVERED ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES LEARNING OUTCOME (LO) REMARKS

1 Topic 1 : INTRODUCTION TO CES
(1 hour) 513 Lectures and Discussion 1. Briefing on the syllabus Addressing:
[24/2 – 1/3 2020] content. CO1-PO2
1.1 Introduction to PO, PeO, CO, LO 2. Diagnostic test.
and OBE.
1.2 Introduction to numerical
method.

Entrance Survey Process

1 Topic 1: Solution of Nonlinear
(1 hour) Equations Lectures and Discussion 1. Analyze, identify, formulate and Addressing:
[24/2 – 1/3 2020] solve related civil engineering CO1-PO2
1.1 Bisection method. problems using Bisection and
1.2 Newton Raphson method. Newton-Raphson.

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 2 Topic 2: Numerical Solution of
(2 hours) Linear Simultaneous Equations & Lectures and Discussion 1. Analyze, identify, formulate and Addressing:
[2/3 – 8/3 2020] Matrices solve related civil engineering CO1-PO2
problems using Gauss Elimination,
2.1 Gauss Elimination Method. Gauss-Jordan and LU
2.2 Gauss-Jordon Method. Decomposition method.
2.3 LU Decomposition.

3-5 Topic 3 : Curve Fitting Method

(6 hours) Lectures and Discussion 1. Analyze, identify, formulate and Addressing:
[9/3 – 29/3 2020] 3.1 Linear regression. solve civil engineering problems CO1-PO2
3.2 Multiple regression. using the linear, polynomial,
3.3 Polynomial regression. nonlinear and multiple linear Assignment
3.4 Nonlinear regression. regression analysis. Group Project
(CO3: PO9)
2. Derive the development of
linear, polynomial regression Comprising the
analysis equations. civil engineering
problems solution
3. Fit the given engineering data by Group
suitable regression analysis and assessment. The
compute the strength of the leadership skills
relationship. that is shown
during the
4. Predict the future value of the completion of this
required variable by applying the task will be
fitted regression equation. graded.

6-7 Topic 4: Numerical solution of Lectures and Discussion

(4 hours) ordinary differential equation 1. Analyze, identify, formulate and Addressing:
[30/3 – 19/4 (ODE) solve civil engineering problems CO1-PO2
2020] using the Euler, 2nd order Runge-
4.1 Euler Method. Kutta and 4th order of Runge-Kutta
4.2 Runge-Kutta Method (2nd and 4th method.
Order).
2. Derive using the basic
knowledge in mathematics and

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 physics on Euler method
formulation.
3. Interpret the effect of step size
on the numerical accuracy of
ordinary differential equation
solutions.

8-9
(4 hours) Topic 5: Numerical lntegration 1. Analyze, identify, formulate and Addressing:
[20/4 – 3/5 2020] Lectures and Discussion solve civil engineering problems CO1-PO2
5.1 Trapezoidal Rule. using the Trapezoidal and Simpson
5.2 Simpson 1/3 & 3/8 Rule. Rule.

2. Derive the Trapezoidal and

Simpson’s Rule equation
formulation.

3. Compute the true error and its

absolute relative error of particular
method.

10 Topic 6: Optimization Method Lectures and Discussion

(2 hours) 1. Analyze, identify, formulate and Addressing:
[4/5 – 10/5 2020] 6.1 Graphical Method. solve linear programming problems CO1-PO2
6.2 Simplex Method. using the Graphical and Simplex
method.

2. Identify the design variables of

the linear programming problem.

3. Set up the constraint equations

(inequalities) from the problem.

4. Set up the objective function of

the problem.

5. Obtain the optimal solution of the

design variables and interpret the

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 optimal objective function value
using either by the Graphical or
Simplex method.

11-14 Topic 7: Finite Element Method Lectures and Discussion

(8 hours) 1. derive the stiffness matrix of a Addressing:
[11/5 – 21/6 7.1 Introduction bar/spring element using the FEM CO1-PO2
2020] 7.2 FEM on bar/ spring problem theory.
7.3 FEM on Truss problem SUBMISSION
7.4 FEM on beam and frame problem 2. Idealize the given civil
OF
engineering problem to finite
element model using bar/spring ASSIGNMENT
element. GROUP
PROJECT
3. Compute the local stiffness (C03:PO9)
matrix of bar/spring problem.

4. Assemble the global stiffness

matrix.

5. Incorporate the boundary

condition to the assembled
stiffness matrix.

6. Solve the unknown parameters

of the system.

7. Compute the derived unknown

parameters and interpret the
meaning of the computations.

MID TERM BREAK

WEEK 13
Study Leave
Final Exam

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NOTE:
All lecturers please complete/insert suggested tutorial activities in this lesson plan

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 : Analyze civil engineering problems numerically by finding ideas with reasonable justifications.(C6)

CO2 : Adapt current mathematical and engineering software in solving complex civil engineering problems.(P6)

CO3 : Display responsibility as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary environment in order to solve complex
civil engineering problems.(A5)

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

PO2: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex civil engineering problems in reaching substantiated conclusions
using principles of mathematics, sciences and engineering knowledge.

PO5: Ability to utilize appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools in predicting and modelling of
complex civil engineering problems with an understanding of the limitations.

PO9: Ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary
settings.

Assessment
Final Examination: 60%
Continuous Assessment
Practical Tests: 30% RESOURCE PERSON
Assignment: 10%
Total 100%