Course Contents

 

Day one:

Introduction and overview, Method of Weighted Residuals to solve 1D Problems. FE formulation for 1D Bar and Beam: Interpolation theory, numerical integration schemes, natural coordinates, development of element stiffness, assembly, solution and post processing. Demonstration using MATLAB, ANSYS/ABAQUS.

 

 

 

Day two: 

2D Formulation for plane stress, plane strain, and Axisymmetric problems. Completeness, Convergence (h and p) and Compatibility, Element Libraries. Iso parametric formulation and quadrature schemes. 1D bar Transient analysis, wave propagation (explicit and implicit) and vibration analysis (harmonics and mode shapes). Demonstrations in MATLAB, ANSYS/ABAQUS.

 

 

Day three: 

Advanced Topics-Composite theory and FE analysis. Fatigue and Fracture, repair analysis using FE.