Applications of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computational mechanics (CM) for sustainable and secure transport systems at coastal and urban areas

The present Research Hub training offers undergraduate students theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with emphasis on three-dimensional design, computational methodologies and analyses (fluid flow, turbulence with heat and mass transfer), and mechanical systems behaviour (mechanics, forces and stress analysis). Students are expected to acquire skills for internal and external flow and mechanics simulations and analysis, and practical use cases will be demonstrated, accompanied by investigations and practice in SolidWorks for all stages of system design, simulation and parametric investigation, aimed at solving real engineering problems occurring in sea, coastal and urban environments. The methodology, including the constitutive equations for CFD and mechanics calculations and simulations, will be presented, complemented

by simple example analyses using MATLAB computer programming for results and data visualisation. Specialised software, including the CFD code STAR-CD and the ANSYS software for mechanics investigations, will also be presented, followed by design and simulation practice in SolidWorks, which is an essential tool for undergraduate students and researchers.

General learning outcomes

• Develop multidisciplinary engineering skills for formulating problems and reaching practical solutions.
• Apply engineering design principles for defining problem geometry and boundary conditions.
• Comprehend computational approaches for modelling, calculation and simulation in tackling problems related to energy, emissions and transport safety mechanics.
• Acquire skills in data analysis, visualisation and presentation.
• Synthesise geometry and computational data for problem-solution presentation, suggesting points for improvement.

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