Practicum in Finite Elements Methods

Code	Completion	Credits	Range
14PMKP	KZ	3	0+2

Lecturer:

Aleš Materna (gar.)

Tutor:

Aleš Materna (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Materials

Synopsis:

Use of commercial finite element code for solving practical problems in mechanics.

Requirements:

Students should have a background in elasticity and plasticity of materials, dynamics and strength of materials. They should also be familiar with PC.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Linear statics: bending of a coated beam. 2. Nonlinear statics: elastic-plastic deformation of a pressurized tube. 3. Contact: material indentation. 4. Complex nonlinear task: sheet drawing. 5. Fracture mechanics: 2D and 3D through- crack. 6. Dynamics: vibrations of a

beam. 7. Heat transfer: laser surface heating. 8. Thermal stresses: heated bimetallic strip. 9. Fatigue of materials: fatigue crack propagation. 10. Various matrix solvers, user subroutines and procedures.

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge:

The application of mathematical methods and tools in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.

Skills:

By the end of the course, students should be able to: build FE mesh, select an appropriate FE element type for the physical problem desired, apply boundary conditions, postprocess and interpret results.

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] Adams, V. - Askenazi, A.: Building Better Products with Finite Element Analysis. OnWord Press, 1999, 588 p.

Recommended references:

[1] Marc - User's Guide, MSC.Software.

[2] Marc - Volume A-E, MSC.Software.

Media and Tools:

MSC.Marc 2008 and higher.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans: