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
Mechanical · PG program
Post Graduate Program inPre-Graduate Program in Finite Element Analysis
A comprehensive program covering the basics of finite element analysis exclusively designed for mechanical engineers
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Content
- 73 hours
- Courses
- 4
- Projects
- 9
- Mode
- Online
OverviewWhat you'll
What you'll
be able to do.
- This program helps you understand the math behind FEA, along with 1D, 2D, and 3D meshing, quality checking, morphing techniques, and macro generation.
- The students will learn to clean up geometries before meshing and extracting the mid-surface.
- They will acquire knowledge about aircraft cabin interior stress analysis, FE modelling of the galley, and testing.
- A better understanding of automation in the structural analysis will also be gained.
Why this program
- In this course, students will learn about
- The fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis with various methods in approaching a problem.
- The different types of elements in FEA and their significance.
- 1D, 2D, and 3D meshing
- Students will also learn to model permanent and temporary joints (Weld, bolt, and rivet)
- They will have the edge over their peers by working extensively on industry-relevant projects, practice tools, and software that will set them apart and help them get ahead of the competition.
- Students can opt for a master’s in design/ mechanical engineering, specializing in FEA/ composite materials.
- They can also apply for job roles like
- CAE Engineer
- CAE Modeler
- Product Engineer
- CAE Analyst
Tools you'll use
ANSAHyperMeshANSYS Workbench
Curriculum4 courses,
4 courses,
39 modules.
01Basics of FEA - Explicit and Implicit FEA
- 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
- Methods of FEAW02
- Weighted residual techniques
- Basics of Petrov-Galerkian
- Potential energy approaches
- 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
- 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
- 2D ElementW05
- Stiffness Matrix of 2D element
- Nodal Displacements
- Nodal DOF
- Stress and Strain Calculations
- Shape functions
- Stiffness matrix of CST elements
- Stiffness Matrix of 2D element
- 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
- Basics of ANSYSW07
- Introduction to ANSYS
- Material Models
- Meshing techniques
- Solving Simple Static Problems
- 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
- 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
- ANSYSW10
- Case Studies:
- Crush Analysis of square/rectangular tube using ANSYS
- Impact of ball/bullet on Steel thin plate
- Case Studies:
- Introduction to FEAW01
02HyperMesh for FEA Plastic and Sheet Metal Applications
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Basics of FEAW01
03Preprocessor for Structural Analysis using ANSA
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Week 01 & 02 - Introduction to ANSA GUI and ToolsW01
04Structural Analysis using Ansys Workbench
- 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
- 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
- Basics of Ansys SpaceClaim and WorkbenchW03
- Basics of Ansys
- Basic Functions of Ansys SpaceClaim
- FEA of Cantilever Beam using Ansys
- Modal Analysis
- Structural and Contact AnalysisW04
- Analysis of Backhoe Loader Bucket
- Contact Analysis of Differential Unit's Housing
- Dynamics Analysis and Modal AnalysisW05
- Error Solving in Convergence
- Modal Analysis
- Dynamic Analysis and its Types
- Eigenvalue Problems
- Participation Factors
- 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
- Transient and Rigid Body AnalysisW07
- Impact Test
- Explicit Vs Implicit
- Energies Definition
- Time Step Calculation
- Stress-Strain Curves
- Impact Analysis - ApplicationsW08
- Impact Analysis of a Phone
- Impact Analysis of a Car Frame
- Transient Analysis - ApplicationsW09
- Transient Analysis of Rack and Pinion
- Rigid Body Dynamics: Problem of Backhoe Loader Bucket
- Pre-tension ProcessW10
- Pre-tension Concept
- Pre-tensioning of Bolt of Jack
- Report Preparation
- Basics of Strength of Materials - FEA PerspectiveW01
Industry projects9 projects
9 projects
you'll ship.
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 9 Projects that are available in this program.
Basics of FEA - Explicit and Implicit FEA
Study of crushing of square steel tube
The students need to find the best configuration among the tubes that are crushed between fixed and moving plates.
Basics of FEA - Explicit and Implicit FEA
Study of impact of steel ball on aluminum plate of 5 mm thickness
The students need to estimate the resistance offered by the plate due to the impact caused by a moving ball.
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.
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.
Structural Analysis using Ansys Workbench
Pre-Tension Analysis using Ansys Workbench
In this project, students will analyse the provided model component.
Structural Analysis using Ansys Workbench
Side Impact Analysis on Two Cars
In this project, the students will conduct a side impact analysis of two cars using the Ansys Workbench tool.
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