Course Name: Basics of Finite Element Analysis

Course Code : AE20AM4001V0

Course Description:

In this course on basic FEM are given below. In these lessons,  following questions will be addressed on basic FEM that, what is/are:

·       Knowing FEM means and its importance

·       Significance of equilibrium of system

·       Degree of freedom

·       Infinite and finite degree of freedom problems

·       Exact and approximate solution

·       Convergent and divergent solutions

·       FEM and other numerical methods of solutions

·       Meshing guidelines for FE model creation

·       Element selection criteria

·       FEM is an approximate solution means

·       Accuracy of FEM solution

·       Validation and verification of FEM results

Course Takeaways / Overview

·       Industries using FEM for design and development

·       FE meshing and meshing guideline

·       Best practice for FE mesh creation

·       Simplifications in FEA and its effect on FEA results

·       limitations of FEA

·       Element selection and higher order element

·       Element stiffness matrix

·       Accuracy control of FE analysis

·       Validation and verification techniques of FEA results

·       GFEM and DFEM requirements

Course Structure:

·       Lesson 1: Basics of Finite Element Analysis

Pre-requisite:   Mechanical/Aeronautical/Automobile Engineer

Training Method: Instruction based.

Course Validity: 90 days from the date of enrolment.

Downloadable Exercises: NA

Recommended Practice Hours: NA