When
Please ask for dates. Contact us at traininganddevelopment@brighton.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)1273 643577
Where
Cockcroft Building, University of Brighton
Cost
Standard fee £340, contact us for details of fees when two or more delegates are attending from the same organisation.
The course
Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool that is increasingly being used by engineers and designers to improve the performance of designs. This short course aims to introduce finite element analysis with a focus on the practical product and engineering design. The course will provide an overview of current finite element applications using case studies, give you an opportunity to work through models demonstrating key principles and provide practical guidelines for using finite element analysis in product and engineering design.
The course is suitable for practicing engineers and product designers who are aiming to use finite element analysis in the design process. No previous experience in software is required, although experience using Solidworks 2010 is an advantage, as our examples will be using this package. If you have an example problem to analyse, then bring along any technical details that may be relevant for discussion on the second day. These should include geometry (general dimensions, detailed drawings or 3D CAD files if available), material details and their relevant properties and loading scenarios.
Who will benefit and who should attend?
Engineering designers, product designers, industrial designers, engineering students, design students and anyone wishing to learn about practical finite element analysis.
Course content
The course will consist of lectures, live demonstrations and student activities.
Day 1
- History of FEA technique
- Current applications of technique including software available
- Background theory and mechanics of solids
- Limitations and practical guidelines
- Elements, meshing and convergence issues
- Good practice, bad practice, techniques and shortcuts!
Day 2
- Buckling theory and modelling
- Fatigue analysis
- Contact issues for assembled components
- Heat transfer modelling
- Linear vs non-linear modelling
