Course Objectives: |
The objective of this course is to equip the student with theoretical finite element methods background as well as practical experience. Matrix algebra, truss and beam element formulations, 1D, 2D and 3D element formulations and their analysis procedures will be shown within the theoretical content of that course. Hypermesh, Radioss Linear and Nastran software packages will be introduced. |
Course Content: |
Methods in Computer Aided Engineering; Matrix Algebra Review, Introduction to Hypermesh; FEM Philosophy, Seven Steps of FEM.; Basic Functions in Hypermesh; Linear 1D Element Formulations with Spring Analogy and Assembly Process in 1D.; Hyperworks: Basic Geometric Functions in Hypermesh; 1D Elastostatic and Heat Transfer Problems, Applying Boundary Conditions with Direct and Elimination Methods.; Hyperworks: 1D and 2D Meshing in Hypermesh, Element Types for Different Solvers; Analysis of One-Dimensional Problems.; Hyperworks: 3D Meshing in Hypermesh, Element Types for Different Solvers Assembly Process in 2D for 1D elements. Hyperworks: Geometry Clean Up and Model Checking, Element Quality, Free Edge, Duplicate and Element Normal Checks, Mesh Editing Plane and Space Trusses, Material.;Hyperworks: Property and Component Definitions, Card Types for Different Solvers, Beam elements.
Hyperworks: Midsurface Generations, 2D Static Analysis - Preporcess in Hypermesh for Radioss Linear Solver, and Post Process in Hyperview; 1D Elastostatics, ID and IEN arrays.
Hyperworks: 3D Static Analysis - Preporcess in Hypermesh for Radioss Linear Solver, and Post Process in Hyperview, 3D Static Analysis in Nastran; Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Linear Elements. Hyperworks: Modeling Tricks and Techniques for Assemblies - Point Welds, Welds, Brazing, Bolts; Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Quadratic Elements. Hyperworks: Static Analysis for Assembled Structures 2D Elastostatics. Hyperworks: Introduction to NVH, Modal Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran; 2D Elastostatics cont'd, Introduction to 3D Elastostatics. Hyperworks: Frequency Response Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran
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Related Preparation |
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Methods in Computer Aided Engineering |
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Matrix Algebra Review, Introduction to Hypermesh |
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FEM Philosophy, Seven Steps of FEM.
Hyperworks: Basic Functions in Hypermesh
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Linear 1D Element Formulations with Spring Analogy and
Assembly Process in 1D.
Hyperworks: Basic Geometric Functions in Hypermesh
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1D Elastostatic and Heat Transfer Problems, Applying Boundary
Conditions with Direct and Elimination Methods.
Hyperworks: 1D and 2D Meshing in Hypermesh, Element Types for Different Solvers
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Analysis of One-Dimensional Problems. Hyperworks: 3D Meshing in Hypermesh, Element Types for Different Solvers
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Assembly Process in 2D for 1D elements. Hyperworks: Geometry Clean Up and Model Checking, Element Quality, Free Edge, Duplicate and Element Normal Checks, Mesh Editing
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Plane and Space Trusses, Material. Hyperworks: Property and Component Definitions, Card Types for Different Solvers
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Trusses cont'd, Beam elements. Hyperworks: Midsurface Generations, 2D Static Analysis -Preporcess in Hypermesh for Radioss Linear Solver, and Post Process in Hyperview
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1D Elastostatics, ID and IEN arrays. Hyperworks: 3D Static Analysis - Preporcess in Hypermesh for Radioss Linear Solver, and Post Process in Hyperview, 3D Static Analysis in Nastran
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Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Linear
Elements. Hyperworks: Modeling Tricks and Techniques for Assemblies - Point Welds, Welds, Brazing, Bolts
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Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Quadratic Elements. Hyperworks: Static Analysis for Assembled Structures
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2D Elastostatics. Hyperworks: Introduction to NVH, Modal Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran
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2D Elastostatics cont'd, Introduction to 3D Elastostatics.
Hyperworks: Frequency Response Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Lecture Notes
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References: |
Saeed Moaveni, “Finite Element Analysis, Theory and Application with Ansys”, Pearson International Edition, 3rd Ed., ISBN-10: 0-13-241651-4, ISBN 13: 978-0-13-241651-1.
Robert D. Cook, David S. Malkus, Micheal E. Plesha, Robert J. Witt, “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 4th Ed., ISBN 978-0-471-35605-9.
Klaus-Jurgen Bathe, “Finite Element Procedures”, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-301458-4.
Zhangxin Chen, “Finite Element Methods and Their Applications”, Springer, ISBN 3-540-24078-0. |