Computer Simulations in Transportation

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Department of Mechanics and Materials

Synopsis:

Principles and overview of programs for stress analysis of structures. Numerical methods in mechanics, finite element method. Geometric model development and adaptation of geometry from other CAE systems. Assignment of material properties. The types of elements and their use. Discretization of solid model. Boundary conditions and application of the load. Basic tasks of structural and modal analysis. Introduction to complex nonlinear problems.

Requirements:

Design and analysis of beam and framed structure.

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Study Objective:

Practical experience in solving of problems of structural and modal analysis using computer programs based on FEM.

Study materials:

Verification Manual for the Mechanical APDL Application, Ansys, Inc. 2009

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Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

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Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:

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The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Bachelor PIL (EN) Full-Time from 2022/23 (compulsory elective course)
• Bachelor PIL (EN) Full-Time from 2023/24 (compulsory elective course)
• Bachelor PIL (EN) Full-Time from 2024/25 (compulsory elective course)
• Bachelor PIL (EN) Full-Time from 2024/25 (compulsory elective course)