Short Course On Fundamentals of Finite Element Method: Overview, Theory and Concepts with Demonstrations
23 - 25 July 2015
Background
The finite element method is a commonly used numerical tool that is used for the solution of differential equations. Such differential equations arise, during analysis of the structural integrity of mechanical components subjected to various kind of loading. For example an aircraft’s landing gear subjected to dynamic loading during landing and take-off.
Complex problems such as coupled-field interactions, contact stress analysis, metal forming, fluid-structure interaction, for which obtaining closed form solution is very difficult, can be solved with a modest effort.
The success of the FEM in predicting the experimental observations has lead to the availability of a number of commercial finite element software and a wide spread use in sectors such as nuclear, defense, marine and aerospace.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This short course is for all industry and research professionals involved in stress analysis of components using Finite Elements. Engineers and designers in both private and public practice will benefit. This course will provide an excellent exposure on theory and concepts of FEM along with hands on experience on example problems to young scientists, research scholars and teachers at the universities and private engineering colleges.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This short course is aimed at providing an overview of finite element analysis as numerical analysis tool. We will focus on the following aspects:
• Introduction to FEM
• Formulation methodologies
• Basic of interpolation theory
• Iso-parametric formulation
• Static, Transient and Harmonic analysis
• FEA of Composite structures
• Special topics: Fatigue, Fracture and Repair