MECH3780 Computational Mechanics (University of Queensland): rated 3.1/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UQ Wall.
MECH3780 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology in Mechanical Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 计算力学
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Mechanical Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Computational analysis of problems in solid and fluid mechanics using the finite element (FEM) and finite volume (FVM) methods, respectively, in the context of product lifecycle management (PLM). The FEM component addresses direct and variational approaches for generating a stiffness matrix, element shape functions, 1D, 2D, and 3D element types (bar, beam, membrane, plate, shell, axisymmetric, solid), 2D analysis types (plane stress, plane strain, axisymmetric), and an int…
MECH3780 has 2 scored reviews: overall 3.1/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.1/5).
On Reddit: "I found METR harder but I also really enjoy CAD, FEA, and CFD so 3780 was a nice subject for me"
On Reddit: "I thought it was just me. On the verge of failing. Lets see after grade release😔😔🙏 That being said cfd >>>> fea"
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Q: Is MECH3780 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 3.1/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches MECH3780, and when is it offered?
A: MECH3780 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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