FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS FOR DESIGN ENGINEERS - HANDS ON FEA WORKSHOP

As an attendee, you will start with a review of the fundamentals of the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and their implications on modeling techniques and accuracy of the results. Then, you will perform hands-on error analysis and assess the quality of the finite element model and results of the FEA. You will also study different modeling techniques and discuss common misconceptions and traps in the FEA.

All topics will be illustrated with real life examples. You will use general purpose software, PTC Pro/MECHANICA, however, acquired skills will not be software specific. The course will address most common, every day problems facing FEA users and managers in charge of FEA projects.

DURATION  

2 days

OBJECTIVES

to review common traps and misconceptions in the FEA

to discuss common modeling errors and present different modeling approaches

to provide attendees with skills necessary to perform cost-effective FEA concurrently with design process

to provide tools for effective supervision and management of FEA projects

to provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange FEA experiences

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Attendees should have some exposure to finite element analysis either as an analyst or as a supervisor

BENEFITS

The seminar is designed for engineers using FEA as one of their design tools and for engineering managers in charge of FEA related projects. Whether you do FEA yourself of you supervise FEA projects, the seminar will help you: avoid pitfalls in FEA, select preferable molding approach produce reliable results on time appreciate challenges facing finite element analyst provide effective project management ensure quality and cost-effectiveness of in-house FEA

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

You should attend if you are a mechanical engineer in research and development, designing, project management, applications and wish to upgrade your skills an analyst or as an FEA project manager

SEMINAR CONTENT

Day 1

Review of basic concepts in FEA and their implications on FEA accuracy

origins and types of FEA errors

modeling errors

convergence errors

accuracy of results

influence of meshing on quality of results

common misconceptions an traps of the FEA

h-code and code in FEA

advanced modeling techniques

higher order elements

element compatibility (mixed element type meshes)

nodal freedom modifications

different types of boundary conditions

benchmarking

workshop ion FEA (discussion, experience exchange)

Day 2

good and bad FEA practice, real life examples

nonlinear analysis

dynamic analysis

structural optimization with FEA

iterative Design-FEA process

interfacing with CAD

experimental verification of FEA results

FEA project

FEA management quality assurance

workshop in FEA (discussion, experience exchange)