Post Graduate Program inCAE

1. 01Preprocessor for Structural Analysis using ANSA7 modules

   1. Week 01 & 02 - Introduction to ANSA GUI and ToolsW01
      • In this module, you will be introduced to the CAE domain along with an introduction to FEA basics. You will learn the Graphical User Interface(GUI) of the ANSA tool.
      • You will get to know about different solvers and types of analysis carried out using them.
      • You will be introduced to basic tools that will help you with geometric cleanups and other deck setups in ANSA.
      • The topics covered in this module are
        • Introduction to FEA
        • ANSA GUI
        • Geometric Tools and Topology Cleanup
        • Types of CAE Process Tools for Structural CAE
        • Types of Elements
        • Different Tools used in TOPO Deck
   2. Manual Mid-surfacing, 2D Meshing and Quality CriteriaW02
      • In this module, you will study the basics of 2D meshing.
      • You will also learn how to extract mid-surface, deploy 2D mesh on the mid-surface, reconstruct already meshed areas, along with various techniques for achieving the mesh flow.
      • You will also learn how to eliminate the tria concentration present in the geometry and capture the important features in the geometry.
      • You will be working on a sheet metal component in this module.
      • You will also be taught how to achieve mesh quality for the component by assigning the quality criteria parameters.
      • You will study the following topics in this module.
        • Manual mid surfacing for sheet metal components
        • 2D meshing on sheet metal components
        • Quality checkup and taking measures to achieve quality
        • Introduction to different tools used in mesh deck
        • Revising the basic commands
        • Basic commands used in TOPO and MESH deck
        • Practice model provided
   3. Manual Mid-surfacing - Plastic Trims and Cast PartsW03
      • In this module, you will be learning about extracting the mid-surface and working on a plastic part.
      • Plastic parts are of variable thickness therefore, extracting the mid-surface and assigning the thickness is more tricky when compared to the sheet metal component.
      • You will study the following topics in this module
        • Manual mid-surfacing for plastic trim components & cast parts
        • 2D meshing, quality checkup
        • Different tools used in mesh deck
   4. Solid Meshing(Tetra & Hexa)W04
      • In this module, you will learn the different tools and techniques to generate the Tetra mesh for a given geometry.
      • You will also learn the different methods involved in generating a Hexa mesh.
      • You will also understand the quality checks for Tetra elements and how to rectify failed tetra elements.
      • You will study the following topics in this module.
      • Establishing solid (Tetra) meshing on 2 different components
        • Solid (Tetra) meshing
        • 3D meshing quality criteria
        • Volume mesh deck
      • Introduction to solid (Hexa) meshing
        • Solid (Hexa) meshing
        • Volume mesh deck
   5. Connections (Seat and Door)W05
      • In this module, you will be introduced to connections in ANSA.
      • This enables the user to generate FE models for durability, NVH, and crash analysis.
      • Connections are now efficiently designed with the help of the tool.
      • You will also generate connections for the automotive seat & front door.
      • These are the topics that you will learn in this module, different types of connectors such as:
        • Two Nodes RBE2
        • Cluster RBE2
        • RBE2-CBUSH-RBE2
        • RBE2-HEXA-RBE2
        • Nut and Bolt representation
        • Seam weld data representation
        • Different operations such as:
          • Converting and realizing operations
          • Connection manager operations
          • Assigning mass to a node
   6. Week 07 - Introduction to Batch Meshing/CastingW06
      • In this module, you will learn about batch meshing, casting methods, and their applications in industries.
      • The batch meshing/casting method will help you to model the component efficiently and quicker than if you tried to model them manually.
      • But these tools do not guarantee the best results always, and there will be areas where you need to manually check the results.
      • You will study the following topics in this module.
        • Introduction to casting & batch meshing operations
        • Auto mid-surfacing and meshing by using casting and skin methods
   7. Introduction to Morphing BasicsW07
      • In this module, you will learn about a few morphing techniques in ANSA.
      • ANSA allows a full-fledged morphing menu that is completely integrated with ANSA's interface.
      • The functions of the morphing menu can be used to efficiently re-shape both FE and/or geometry-based models.
      • You will study the following topics in this module.
        • Direct morphing
        • Box morphing
        • Hatches
        • Morphing in FE model
        • Morphing in CAD geometry
2. 02HyperMesh for FEA Plastic and Sheet Metal Applications12 modules

   1. Basics of FEAW01
      • In this module, you will study the fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (FEA). FEA is a generic technique used to solve boundary value problems.
      • FEA finds a lot of applications in structural analysis.
      • In this module, we will discuss the math behind FEA, along with the following topics
        • 5Ws of Finite Element Analysis
        • Types of engineering problem-solving methods
        • CAE process types
        • Model setup
   2. Introduction to HyperMesh GUIW02
      • In this module, you will study the meshing software, HyperMesh.
      • HyperMesh is a highly capable simulation software, and in this module, you will learn about the various tools and features that HyperMesh has to offer.
      • In this module, you will learn about the following topics
        • Introduction to the Geometric Tool and the Tools Menu
        • Basic geometric tools
        • Geometry cleanups (includes auto cleanup)
        • Midsurface creation
   3. Key Geometric ToolsW03
      • While dealing with complex 3D components, it is important to remove small features and holes that are inevitable when designing a CAD model.
      • You will be introduced to the batch mesher macro that will be instrumental in accomplishing this.
      • In this module, you will study the following topics
        • Geometry cleanup criteria files
        • MNode's creation & node editing
        • Point edit
        • Edge edit
   4. 1D MeshingW04
      • 1D Meshing is a great way to speed up the simulation time without compromising on accuracy.
      • There are different types of 1D elements, each featuring its own shape function, and characteristics.
      • In this module, you will learn the following
        • 5Masses, Bar, Rod, Rigid, RBE3, Springs, Gaps
        • Connectors, HYPER BEAM, Linemesh, Linear 1D
        • Edit, Element, Split, Replace, and Detach
        • Order change, configuration edit, and element type
   5. Geometry Cleanup and MidsurfaceW05
      • In this module, you will learn to perform surface clean-up on a given geometry and to extract the mid-surface using an in-built tool, auto-mid-surface.
      • You will also learn how to clean up the surface manually because relying only on the auto-mid-surface option may give rise to a distorted surface while dealing with complex geometry.
      • Here is a list of topics that you will learn about in this module.
        • Surface clean up
        • Midsurface generation
        • Handling distorted surfaces
   6. 2D Meshing Introduction and ExamplesW06
      • In this module, you will learn the basics of 2D meshing, how to mesh a surface, how to re-mesh a meshed surface using elements, and how to attain mesh flow in the geometry.
      • You will also learn how to handle the tria elements in the model.
        • Introduction to 2D meshing
        • 2D basic tools
        • Mesh flow
        • Handling tria element
   7. Quality CriteriaW07
      • In this module, you learn what a quality check is and understand the different quality checks that HyperMesh offers.
      • You will also learn how to fix areas that failed the quality check.
      • Here, is a list of key concepts that you will learn in this module,
        • 1D element quality check
        • 2D element quality check
        • Understanding the quality parameters for 2D meshing
   8. Advance 2D MeshingW08
      • In this module, you will learn how to do manual mid-surfacing when the auto-mid surfacing option fails. You will also learn how to handle geometry if it is symmetrical, normal check-in the model and its significance, and free edges along with their significance.
      • The following topics are covered in this
        • Manual mid-surface
        • Handling symmetric geometry
        • Free-edge checks
        • Normals check
   9. 3D MeshingW09
      • In this module, you will learn the different tools and techniques to generate a hexamesh for a given geometry.
      • You will also learn a variety of techniques to generate tetra meshes. You will also understand the quality checks for tetra elements and how to rectify areas that have failed these checks.
      • The following topics are covered in this module.
        • Hexa meshing
        • Tetra meshing
        • Different methods of tetra mesh generation
        • 3D element quality check
   10. ConnectorsW10
       • Sometimes, meshes are made with both 2D and 3D meshes that are interspersed.
       • Connectors help the computer understand that the interface is between two different kinds of meshes.
       • Connectors are time-saving features that are a must in large models.
       • In addition to this, connectors offer a way to let the computer know that two components have been seam welded.
         • Seam weld
         • Spot weld
         • Bolt connection
         • Spring element
         • Adhesive modelling-HEXA
   11. Batch MeshingW11
       • In this module, you will understand the uses of batch meshing and its applications in industries. You learn about the parameter file and criteria file, how they can be optimized for the requirements.
         • Here is a list of key concepts that you will learn in this module.
         • Understand quality parameter and criteria files
           Optimizing these files according to the requirement.
   12. Morphing Techniques and Macro GenerationW12
       • In this module, you will learn about morphing, which can be done using constraints, volumes, and geometry.
       • Also, you will be working with the manipulation of TCL commands, running a TCL command using the inbuilt run options.
         • Morph constraints
         • Morph volumes
         • Map to geometry
         • Basic macro generation using TCL commands
3. 03FEA Super Course - Refresher5 modules

   1. FundamentalsW01
      • Strength of materials
        • Stress, Pressure, Strain
        • Lateral Strain - Why does it happen
        • Poisson’s Ratio - Practical Application
        • Shear
        • Modulus of Rigidity
        • Moment of Inertia
        • Kinetic Energy, Rotational Kinetic Energy
        • Continuity equation
        • Shear Force and Bending Moment
        • Beams and Truss - Theory and Problems
        • Materials and it is Mechanical Properties
        • Stress and Strain Curves
        • Theory of Failures
        • Vibration
      • Finite Element Analysis
        • FEA - Significance and Scope
        • Applications in Various Industries - Examples
        • Types of Analysis
        • Implicit and Explicit - An Overview
        • Degree of Freedom
        • Governing Equations
        • Shape Functions
        • Gaussian Quadrature
        • Boundary Conditions
        • FEA Crash Course - Tool-Based Questions
   2. ANSA Part 1W02
      • Introduction and GUI in ANSA
        • Tool knowledge in ANSA
        • Basics of FEA
        • What is Meshing?
        • Significance of Meshing
        • Elemental Errors
        • Types of Elements in Meshing
        • How to choose and When to choose elements
      • Midsurfacing and Methods of Meshing
        • Types of Midsurfacing Techniques
        • Rearrangement of Construction lines
        • Different meshing strategies
        • Manual and Auto Meshing in sheet metal component
      • Mesh Quality improvement
        • Various different quality criteria and working with them in ANSA
      • Tool Practice
   3. ANSA Part 2W03
      • Mesh Evaluation
        • Things to remember for obtaining a good mesh
        • Important checks to perform
      • Time Management in ANSA
        • Various strategies for Time management while working on the component
        • Tips and Tricks on How to approach a general Tool test
      • Tool Practice
   4. HyperMesh Part 1W04
      • Introduction
        • HyperMesh - Introduction
      • Meshing in HM
        • Meshing Fundamental
        • Mid Surface extraction methods
        • Meshing methods for mesh flow
        • Quality criteria - Checks and fixes
        • Tool Test approach
      • Mesh Improvisation
        • Various different quality criteria and working with them in HyperMesh
      • Evaluating FE
        • Things to remember for obtaining a good mesh
        • Important checks to perform
      • Tool Practice
   5. HyperMesh Part 2W05
      • Time Management
        • Various strategies for Time management while working on the component
        • Tips and Tricks on How to approach a general Tool test
      • Tool Practice
4. 04LS-DYNA for Structural Mechanics/FEA8 modules

   1. FEA Basics and SimulationsW01
      • In this module, you'll learn the basics of FEA, various types of simulations, and their significance, and also develop a mathematical understanding of the implicit and explicit schemes.
      • The topics that will be covered in this module are
        • Introduction to FEA
        • Type of FE Simulation
        • Explicit and Implicit mathematical definition
   2. LS-PREPOST Deep DiveW02
      • In this module, you will learn about the LS-PrePost and the LS-DYNA user manuals. You will also be learning about the file handling in LS-PrePost, an overview of various cards, and finally, running a Tensile-Test simulation.
      • These are the topics that are covered in this module.
        • Brief about the Pre-Process
        • Hands-on training on the LS-DYNA User Manual
        • Running an example
        • Post-processing the results
        • Input and output files in LS-DYNA
        • Keywords and input text editing
        • Multiple RUNs on the same file in the same folder
        • Hands-on with the output files (ASCII output) in the text editor.
        • Exploring binary and ASCII options in database keywords
        • Node keyword – Brief
        • Part keyword – Brief
        • Materials
        • Section
        • Control cards – default parameters
        • Contact
        • LS-PrePost
        • Building the solver deck for a simulation (Plate Model)
        • Post-processing the results
        • Modeling the cube under pressure
        • Modeling the tensile stress of a specimen
   3. Keywords, Timestep and moreW03
      • In this module, you will learn a few new keywords in detail.
      • You will learn about the hourglass energy, material keywords in LS-DYNA, methods for calculating Young’s Modulus, the basics of the timestep concept, and various control keywords.
      • These are the topics that are covered in this module.
        • Brief on keywords
        • Brief on *INCLUDE keyword
        • Insight of NHTSA
        • Hourglass energy
        • Materials introduction
        • Elasto-plastic material and various cards
        • Material testing
        • Calculation method for Young’s Modulus
        • Power law
        • Verification
        • Deploy
        • Timestep basics
        • Control Card
        • Control Timestep
        • Control Termination
        • Control Shell
        • Control Solid
        • Control Hourglass
        • Control Energy
        • Control Contact
        • Control Accuracy
        • Boundary Condition
        • Constrain
        • Specifying output files
        • Understanding contacts
        • Various types of contacts
   4. LS-PrePost GUI and Weld ModellingW04
      • In this module, you will learn in-depth about the LS-PrePost GUI. You will also be introduced to weld modeling in LS-DYNA and methods to model spot welds and debugging. You will also learn how to model a cross-section and its application.
      • The following topics are covered in this module:
        • LS-PrePost GUI
        • LS-DYNA GUI application
        • Node and element selection
        • Application crash, metal forming
        • Element direction align
        • Post-processing
        • Node intrusion depending on the regulation
        • Introduction to Spot-Weld in LS-DYNA
        • Hands-on practice on Spot-Welds
        • Solving a simple problem to learn the Spot-Welds and then Post-Processing it.
        • Modeling Spot-Weld using Spot-Weld constraint card.
        • Modeling Spot-Weld using Spot-Weld generalize constrain card
        • Debugging Spot-Weld
        • Spot-Welds modeling using solid elements
        • Introduction to Cross-Section
        • Modeling a Cross-Section
        • Application of Cross-Section
   5. Implicit SimulationsW05
      • In this module, you will learn about the implicit problem and how to set up an implicit simulation. You will also learn about the memory allocation in LS-DYNA, the concept of convergence in implicit simulation, various keywords used in implicit simulation, MORTAR contact, and defining the loading in implicit simulations.
      • These are the topics that you will learn about in this module.
        • Introduction to implicit problems
        • Implicit and explicit comparisons
        • Memory in LS-DYNA
        • In core/out-of-core
        • Double precision and MPP.
        • The tensile test-simple implicit problem
        • Timestep in implicit problems.
        • Convergence in implicit.
        • Implicit keywords
        • Implicit and explicit switching
        • Timestep adjusting
        • Control-implicit-solver (Non-linear solver)
        • The implicit problem, hands-on with a bumper demonstration
        • Power law plasticity
        • MORTAR contact
        • MORTAR contact theory
        • SOFT card - intro
        • Implicit loading
        • Element formulation for implicit analysis
      • In this project, you will gain hands-on experience in using the *include, *INCLUDE_TRANSFORM, and *DEFINE_TRANSFORMATION and understand how to model a pedestrian head impact simulation and calculate the HIC value.
        • Overview of the pedestrian impact simulation
        • Understanding the HIC value
        • HIC calculation - LS-PrePost
        • Understanding *INCLUDE, *INCLUDE_TRANSFORM,*DEFINE_TRANSFORMATION
   6. LS-DYNA Best Practices & Types of AnalysesW06
      • In this module, you will learn about the best practices in LS-DYNA that are particularly relevant for CAE simulation engineers in the industry.
      • Also, the students will learn the concept of mass scaling in-depth and the difference between verification and validation.
      • The topics that will be covered in this module are as follows:
        • Best Practices in LS-DYNA
        • Setting up the model
        • How to decide the type of analysis (static, quasi-static, or dynamic)
        • Dealing with the coupled problem
        • Deciding the ELFORM for the problem
        • Solving the model types of errors and their fixes
        • MASS scaling
        • Post-Processing-Introduction (verification and validation)
        • Post-Processing a typical explicit model
   7. Material Modelling using LS-DYNAW07
      • This module mainly deals with material modeling using LS-DYNA. You will understand how to model a material card from the raw data from the material testing lab. You will understand in-depth material modeling techniques and will also learn how to model a hyperelastic material in LS-DYNA. You will also learn about the contact mechanics and the various contact types in LS-DYNA.
      • The topics covered in this module are,
        • Material introduction
        • Material testing
        • Modelling materials
        • Elastic-plastic materials
        • Material modelling from the raw data
        • Hands-on hyperelastic material ( Mat-law 77 )
        • Contact mechanics
        • Types of contacts
        • Full contact parameters
        • Contact parameter - SOFT
        • Segment projection
        • Initial penetration
        • Tied contacts
        • Contact output
   8. Crash and SafetyW08
      • This module focuses on the crash and safety domain where you will be introduced to the industry trends in crash and safety.
      • And the topics you will learn are,
        • Vehicle crash safety
        • Crash mechanics
        • Design for crash
        • The vehicle development process
        • Knowledge of simulation engineers
        • Regulation and NCAPS
        • Score calculation
        • Model preparation: Static vs Crashworthiness
        • General guidelines for crash model preparation
        • Mesh and mesh quality
        • Model organisation and integration
        • Parameterization
        • Forming data
5. 05Basics of FEA - Explicit and Implicit FEA10 modules

   1. Introduction to FEAW01
      • What is FEA? and Why FEA?
      • Advantages and industrial applications of FEA
      • Different types of FEA analysis
      • Pre-requisites of FEA
      • Basics of Approximate and Exact solution methods
   2. Methods of FEAW02
      • Weighted residual techniques
      • Basics of Petrov-Galerkian
      • Potential energy approaches
   3. Basics of FEAW03
      • Meshing/Discretization
      • Types of Elements in FEA
      • Terminologies like Nodes, Elements etc.
      • Introduction to Stiffness matrix, Plane stress and Plane strain conditions
   4. 1D Element (Bar element)W04
      • Stiffness Matrix of 1D element
      • Nodal Displacements
      • Nodal DOF
      • Stress and Strain Calculations
      • Shape functions
      • Homogenization of Problems
      • Case study Problem
   5. 2D ElementW05
      • Stiffness Matrix of 2D element
        • Nodal Displacements
        • Nodal DOF
        • Stress and Strain Calculations
        • Shape functions
        • Stiffness matrix of CST elements
   6. 3D Element and FEA characteristicsW06
      • Stiffness Matrix of higher order 1D element
      • Stiffness Matrix of LST element
      • Stiffness Matrix of 3D element
      • Nodal Displacements
      • Different non-linearities in FEA
      • Basic types of material models
      • Factors influencing Solution of FEA
   7. Basics of ANSYSW07
      • Introduction to ANSYS
      • Material Models
      • Meshing techniques
      • Solving Simple Static Problems
   8. Equations of MotionW08
      • Study of Basic Equations of Motions
      • Mass Matrix, Stiffness Matrix
      • Time dependance of Analysis
      • Physics of Crash
      • Study of Mathematics related to Crash
   9. Explicit and Implicit FEAW09
      • What are Explicit and Implicit analysis
      • Basic Applications
      • Advantages and Disadvantages of methods
      • Difference between Explicit and Implicit methods
      • Time steps, Hourglassing and Contacts used
      • Mathematical approaches used by Explicit and Implicit analysis
      • Case Studies:
        • Hydroforming of Automotive Structures
        • Modelling of Shape memory alloys
   10. ANSYSW10
       • Case Studies:
         • Crush Analysis of square/rectangular tube using ANSYS
         • Impact of ball/bullet on Steel thin plate
6. 06Crashworthiness Analysis using HyperMesh and Radioss14 modules

   1. Basics of Crashworthiness Physics, FEA Concepts and CAE ProcessW01
      • In the first module you will learn about different types of analysis, the difference between implicit and explicit analysis, different non-linearities and, along with this, you will also bust the myth that ‘strong structure equates safe structure" by teaching you about:
        • Meaning of crash safety for a vehicle.
        • The Law of conservation of energy is applied to a car crash.
        • Basic concepts of FEA, such as linear-nonlinear, static-dynamic, implicit-explicit analysis, their differences, and the guidelines on how to choose a method for a given FEA problem are explained.
   2. Introduction to HyperMeshW02
      • HyperMesh is one of the most popular Finite Element Preprocessor used to generate meshes
      • of complex models. In this module, you will learn the GUI of HyperMesh, various elements available in FEA like 1D, 2D, and 3D elements, how to choose the element depending on the geometry by covering topics such as:
        • Overview of Pre-Processors and their importance in FEA Processes
        • Primary introduction to GUI of HyperMesh, toolbars, and basic operations
   3. Geometry Editing in HyperMeshW03
      • Learning to mesh geometries is an important step in performing FEA. Therefore, we will extensively cover the topic by which the students can understand, geometry clean up, tools available for geometry cleanups,
        
        • Using an edited geometry to generate a mid-surface and an appropriate 2D mesh with regards to mesh flow, trias, and mesh size, by various methods.
        • Using the geometry tools to clean up the distorted geometry.
   4. Meshing – 1D, 2D & 3D and Mesh Quality CheckW04
      • In this section, you will learn about 1D, 2D, and 3D meshing, what mesh quality is and how to improve it, before exporting the meshed model to the specific solver.
        • Using an edited geometry to generate a mid-surface and an appropriate 2D mesh with regards to mesh flow, trias, and mesh size, by various methods
        • Using the geometry to create a 3D mesh using various methods.
        • Meaning of mesh quality and ways to control and improve it
        • Types of 1D elements, their specifications, and creation
        • Exporting a meshed model from HyperMesh in the specified solver format
   5. Introduction to RadiossW05
      • In this section, you will learn what an explicit solver is, what an engine file and a starter file are, and their significance, as well as what an out file is and how to read this out file.
        • Overview of Radioss: An Explicit FEA Solver for Crashworthiness
        • Essential Radioss input files, their significance, and format
        • An overview of output files and their significance
   6. Element Properties and MaterialsW06
      • In this section, you will learn about the various element formulations available for different types of elements in the Radioss and their applications, how to assign thickness to the component, and also various parameters available in the property card and their significance.
        Similarly, you will also learn about the various material cards available in Radioss and their use cases along with their failure criteria.
        • Application of thickness and dimensional properties, integration points for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements
        • Study and application of concepts such as material intrinsic properties, failure criteria, non-linearity, plasticity, and hyper-elasticity into a material model.
   7. HyperCrash, HyperView and HyperGraphW07
      • In this section, you will learn about a new application that was developed by Altair exclusively to set up crash simulations, and along with this, you will be learning the GUI of Hypercrash. You will also be introduced to Hyperview and HyperGraph, where you will learn how to post-process the simulation results.
        • An Introduction to HyperCrash, a specialized preprocessor for Radioss
        • Introduction to HyperView and HyperGraph as post-processing tools in the FEA process
   8. Interface (Contact) ModellingW08
      • Interface modeling will be a complex topic that you can find in any solver. Here you will learn what contact is and how it works, what the different parameters you need to look into while defining a contact in a model are, and what the different types of contacts are and their use cases.
        • Concepts of an interface between given components, penalty formulation method, contact stiffness, gap, penetration, interference, and tied interfaces
        • Creation of various types of interfaces and removing any errors or interferences
   9. Boundary Conditions SetupW09
      • In this section, you will learn how to set up a proper boundary condition for any given simulation, what the different types of loading conditions are, and the different types of joints available in Radioss
        • Setup of static and dynamic loading conditions such as velocity, acceleration, a constraint on degree of freedom, rigid walls, spot welds, and seam welds.
   10. Simulation ControlW10
       • In this section, you will learn about the concept of the time step and how it can be optimized to increase the speed of the simulation, and also the concept of mass scaling. You will also understand the various control cards available in Radioss and their use cases.
         • Control of simulation in terms of the time step, accuracy, run time, types of outputs
   11. Checks and DebugsW11
       • In this section, you will learn the various checks you should do before running the simulation and also how to debug a simulation along with its approach.
         
         • Using diagnostic methods, check for and debug any errors in the model.
   12. Airbag and its Modelling in FEAW12
       • In this section, you will exclusively learn about the physics of an airbag in crash scenarios and how to model them in Radioss. You will be learning about two types of airbags (with vent and without vent).
         • The concept of an airbag in FEA, its modeling methods and challenges with an example
   13. Occupant Injury CriteriaW13
       • In this section, you will learn how the injury criteria are calculated in the actual crash test environment and how they affect the rating of the vehicle. You will also learn about the dummy standards that are used in crash testing.
         
         • Various occupant injury criteria are currently being considered while determining the crashworthiness and safety performance of a car.
   14. Crashworthiness StandardsW14
       • In this section, you will learn about the standards followed in different ENCAPs
         • The basic elements of the most popular crashworthiness standards, the criteria used to determine crashworthiness performance, and methods to measure this in the FEA model are all studied.
7. 07Structural Analysis using Ansys Workbench10 modules

   1. Basics of Strength of Materials - FEA PerspectiveW01
      • Introduction to Strength of Materials
      • Stress-Strain Relationship
      • Elasticity
      • Hooke's Law and Poisson's Ratio
      • Bending Moment Equation and Principle Stress
   2. Finite Element MethodologyW02
      • Mohr's Circle
      • Theories of Failure
      • Different Methods to Solve Engineering Problems
      • FEA/FEM
      • Degree of Freedom
      • Types of Elements
      • Fully Integrated vs Under Integrated Elements
      • Cantilever Problem
      • Types of Analysis
   3. Basics of Ansys SpaceClaim and WorkbenchW03
      • Basics of Ansys
      • Basic Functions of Ansys SpaceClaim
      • FEA of Cantilever Beam using Ansys
      • Modal Analysis
   4. Structural and Contact AnalysisW04
      • Analysis of Backhoe Loader Bucket
      • Contact Analysis of Differential Unit's Housing
   5. Dynamics Analysis and Modal AnalysisW05
      • Error Solving in Convergence
      • Modal Analysis
      • Dynamic Analysis and its Types
      • Eigenvalue Problems
      • Participation Factors
   6. Frequency and Impact AnalysisW06
      • Modal Analysis of a Beam with Prestress
      • Modal Analysis of a Backhoe Loader Bucket
      • Modal Analysis vs Frequency Response Analysis
      • Modal and Harmonic Analysis of a T-Shaped Model
      • Frequency Response of the T-Model and a Simply Supported Beam
   7. Transient and Rigid Body AnalysisW07
      • Impact Test
      • Explicit Vs Implicit
      • Energies Definition
      • Time Step Calculation
      • Stress-Strain Curves
   8. Impact Analysis - ApplicationsW08
      • Impact Analysis of a Phone
      • Impact Analysis of a Car Frame
   9. Transient Analysis - ApplicationsW09
      • Transient Analysis of Rack and Pinion
      • Rigid Body Dynamics: Problem of Backhoe Loader Bucket
   10. Pre-tension ProcessW10
       • Pre-tension Concept
       • Pre-tensioning of Bolt of Jack
       • Report Preparation
8. 08Automotive Safety Standards5 modules

   1. Introduction to vehicle crash and safetyW01
      • Introduction
      • Active and passive safety
      • Physics in crash and safety
      • Evolution of safety in automobiles
      • Importance of crash and safety in an average automobile
      • Occupant and Pedestrian safety
   2. Active Safety FeaturesW02
      • Introduction to Active safety
      • Anti-lock Braking system
      • Stability and Traction Control
      • Brake assist & Emergency braking
      • Collision avoidance
      • Autonomous cruise control
      • Cameras (Image processing)
      • Car to Car connect
   3. Passive safety Features (structure)W03
      • Introduction
      • Crumple zones - Front
      • Crumple zones - Rear
      • B pillar structure and doors
      • Roof structure
      • Materials for passive safety
      • ICE vs Electric car structures
   4. Passive safety Features (Occupant & Pedestrian)W04
      • Introduction
      • Seats and Seat belts
      • Driver and Passenger Airbag
      • Head restraint
      • ISOFIX child mount
      • Door trims
      • Occupant monitoring
      • Pedestrian safety
   5. Future of Crash and safetyW05
      • Introduction
      • Autonomous (driverless) vehicles
      • Regulation changes
      • Hyperloop
      • Crash and safety in future mobility

Preprocessor for Structural Analysis using ANSA

Modeling of an Automotive IP Trim Component

In this project, students will be provided with an IP substrate component and asked to model the same.

Preprocessor for Structural Analysis using ANSA

Modeling of an Automotive Suspension Assembly

In this project, the students will model the entire automotive suspension assembly and check for connections.

LS-DYNA for Structural Mechanics/FEA

Pedestrian Head Impact Simulation on a Hood

In this project, the students will simulate the pedestrian head impact on the hood. They will analyse the results for calculating the HIC value.

LS-DYNA for Structural Mechanics/FEA

Bird Strike on an Aircraft Engine using Shell Elements

In this project, the students will set up the case for a bird strike on an aircraft engine using shell elements. They will simulate the same for results.

Crashworthiness Analysis using HyperMesh and Radioss

Frontal Crash of a NEON Dodge Model in FMVSS Regulation

In this project, the students will set up the case for the frontal crash of a NEON Dodge Model. They will also simulate the results and prepare a report for the same.

Crashworthiness Analysis using HyperMesh and Radioss

Side Pole Impact Analysis of NEON Dodge Model in FMVSS Regulation

In this project, the student will set up the case for the side crash of the NEON Dodge Model and analyse the side pole impact from the results.

Crashworthiness Analysis using HyperMesh and Radioss

Roof Crush Analysis of a NEON Doge Model in FMVSS Regulation

In this project, you will set up the case for the roof crash. You'll also analyse the results and report it.

HyperMesh for FEA Plastic and Sheet Metal Applications

Meshing of Door Panel

In this project, the student will mesh the door panel under the given quality criteria. They should capture all the features perfectly.

HyperMesh for FEA Plastic and Sheet Metal Applications

Meshing of Car Spare Tyre Floor Panel

In this project, the student will mesh the floor panel under the given quality criteria. They should mesh the whole component and capture all the features perfectly.

Automation in Structural Analysis and Design using MATLAB & MASTAN

Developing MATLAB function

In this project, the students will develop a MATLAB function. The function should be capable of accepting nodal characteristics for analysing 3D planar frame structure.

Automation in Structural Analysis and Design using MATLAB & MASTAN

Nonlinear Analysis of a 2D frame element

In this project, the students should develop a MATLAB module. This module should be capable of performing nonlinear analysis of a 2D frame element,

Basics of FEA - Explicit and Implicit FEA

Study of cantilever beam

To study a cantilever beam and to find the effect of deflection on the cross-section of the beam

+ 5 more projects in the full syllabus