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Engineering
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Module Offerings
5265PDE-JAN-CTY
Aims
This module introduces the fundamentals of the Finite Element Method as an optimization tool used within the product development lifecycle. Alongside Finite Element Analysis, measurement techniques and hand calculations will be considered as validation tools.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply material properties; mesh; loads and fixtures to a range of single component stress problems
2.
Define interaction between parts for multi-component stress problems
3.
Execute thermal analyses, defining heat loads for steady state and transient studies
4.
Identify and apply 2D simplification methods to static and thermal problems
5.
Identify methods to reduce model size, and apply appropriate subsequent symmetry conditions
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Finite Element Analysis
• An introduction to the Finite Element Method and it’s applications
• Software fundamentals: setting up basic studies and interpreting results
• Single component stress analysis: application of boundary conditions and mesh manipulation
• Multi-component stress analysis: defining interaction between parts in an assembly
• Thermal analysis: thermal loads for steady state and transient conditions
• 2D simplification methods: planar; axi-symmetric; and surface modelling
• Partial models and defining symmetric boundary conditions
Validation methods
• Use of static strength of materials relationships to model mechanical problems numerically
• Use of thermodynamic relationships to model heat problems numerically
• Techniques used to directly measure physical responses from prototypes under load (theory only)
Module Overview:
Aims This module introduces the fundamentals of the Finite Element Method as an optimization tool used within the product development lifecycle. Alongside Finite Element Analysis, measurement techniques and hand calculations will be considered as validation tools.
Learning Outcomes After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Apply material properties; mesh; loads and fixtures to a range of single component stress problems. 2 Define interaction between parts for multi-component stress problems. 3 Execute thermal analyses, defining heat loads for steady state and transient studies. 4 Identify and apply 2D simplification methods to static and thermal problems. 5 Identify methods to reduce model size, and apply appropriate subsequent symmetry conditions.
Aims This module introduces the fundamentals of the Finite Element Method as an optimization tool used within the product development lifecycle. Alongside Finite Element Analysis, measurement techniques and hand calculations will be considered as validation tools.
Learning Outcomes After completing the module the student should be able to:
1 Apply material properties; mesh; loads and fixtures to a range of single component stress problems. 2 Define interaction between parts for multi-component stress problems. 3 Execute thermal analyses, defining heat loads for steady state and transient studies. 4 Identify and apply 2D simplification methods to static and thermal problems. 5 Identify methods to reduce model size, and apply appropriate subsequent symmetry conditions.
Additional Information:UN Sustainable Development Goals
This module includes content which relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG09 – this module considers how FEA can be used to accelerate product design lifecycles, and how this can bring products to market at a faster rate, boosting industrial productivity in a sustainable manner.
SDG12 – this module considers how FEA can reduce the need for fabrication and testing of multiple prototype iterations, ultimately reducing waste, and limiting carbon expenditure in product development environments.