Practicum of finite elements methods

Course guarantor:

Aleš Materna

Lecturer:

Aleš Materna

Tutor:

Aleš Materna

Supervisor:

Department of Materials

Synopsis:

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

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

Outline:

1. Linear statics: beam structure.

2. Linear statics: bending of a coated beam.

3. Nonlinear statics: tensile test.

4. Nonlinear statics: elastic-plastic deformation of a pressurized tube.

5. Contact: Hertzian contact stress.

6. Complex nonlinear task: material indentation.

7. Fracture mechanics: 2D through-crack.

8. Fracture mechanics: 3D surface-crack.

9. Dynamics: vibrations of a beam (free and forced vibrations).

10. Heat transfer: laser surface heating.

11. Thermal stresses: heated bimetallic strip.

12. Creep of materials: creep of turbine blade.

13. Various matrix solvers, user subroutines and procedures.

Study Objective:

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] Reddy, J.: Introduction to the Finite Element Method, 4th ed. McGraw-Hill Education, 2018, 816 p.

[2] Seshu, P.: Textbook of Finite Element Analysis, Eleventh Printing, PHI Learning, 2012, 340 p.

Recommended references:

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

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

Media and Tools:

MSC.Marc in PC Lab.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:

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Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:

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The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Fyzikální inženýrství - Fyzikální inženýrství materiálů (PS)
• Physical Engineering - Physical Engineering od Materials (PS)