Course detail

Finite Element Method and ANSYS Computational Code

FSI-6KPAcad. year: 2014/2015

Analysis and numerical solution of problems of continuum mechanics. Variational formulation, Finite Element Method. History of FEM, algorithm of
FEM, loading and boundary conditions. Shape functions over 1D and 2D triangular elements. ANSYS - finite element software. Program organisation, database, ANSYS files. Post-processing, pre-processing: solid modelling, direct meshing, Top-Down, Bottom-Up modelling. Coordinate systems. Working planes. Selection of entities. Boolean operations. Components, assemblies.
APDL - ANSYS Parametric Design Language.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jindřich Petruška, CSc.

Department

Institute of Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics and Biomechanics (ÚMTMB)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students gain basic theoretical and practical knowledge of the Finite Element Method. They learn how to use it for solving continuum mechanics problems in complicated two- and three dimensional regions. The acquired knowledge is applicable in all areas of solid and fluid continuum mechanics, for students of all branches of engineering study.

Prerequisites

Matrix notation, linear algebra, function of one and more variables, calculus, elementary dynamics, elasticity and thermal conduction.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course unit credist will be awarded based on evaluation of the project. In the project the student has to prove the ability to solve given problem by using FEM.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the course is to present theoretical background of FEM and its practical application to various problems of continuum mechanics. Practical training is done with the commercial FE system ANSYS, which is frequently used at universities, scientific institutions and industrial companies worldwide.

This subject is included into study plan of 3rd year of general bachelor's study as a compulsory-optional one. It is recommended as a prerequisite of branches M-AIR, M-ADI, M-ENI, M-FLI, M-IMB, M-MTI, M-MET, M-PRI, M-PMO or M-VSR.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at practical training is obligatory. Attendance is checked systematically by the teachers, as well as students’ active participation in the seminars and fundamental knowledge. Unexcused absence is the cause for not awarding the course-unit credit. One absence can be compensated for by attending a seminar with another study group in the same week, or by solving supplemental tasks. Longer absence may be compensated for by solving supplemental tasks according to teacher’s requirements.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Zienkiewicz, O. C., et al. Finite Element Method For Solid & Structural Mechanics. Elsevier India 7th edition, 2014. ISBN-10: 9789351072829 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3901-3 Bachelor's

    branch B-FIN , 3 year of study, summer semester, elective (voluntary)

  • Programme B2341-3 Bachelor's

    branch B-STI , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme N3901-2 Master's

    branch M-MAI , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective (voluntary)

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Tomáš Návrat, Ph.D.
prof. Ing. Jindřich Petruška, CSc.
Ing. Petr Vosynek, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to finite element method.
2. Beam elements. Truss structure.
3. Beam elements. Frames.
4. Plane elements. Plane stress, plane strain and axisymmetric.
5. Theory of finite element method.
6. Solid and shell elements.
7. Creation of mesh, control of mesh density, influence of discretization on results.
8. Solution of dynamic problems - modal, harmonic and transient problems.
9. Introduction to program system ABAQUS.
10. Thermal conduction problems in ANSYS.
11. Programming macro (APDL).
12. Basic knowledge on the "art of modelling".
13. Hardware for FEM jobs.

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Tomáš Návrat, Ph.D.
Ing. Michal Peč
Ing. Petr Vosynek, Ph.D.
Ing. Marek Benešovský
Ing. Petr Kubík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction of ANSYS Workbench.
2. Beam element. Truss.
3. Beam element. Beams, frames.
4. Plane elements (plane-stress and plane-strain).
5. Plane elements (axisymmetric body).
6. Solid and shell elements.
7. Connecting bodies, contact.
8. Solution of dynamic problems.
9. Solving of a given project under the supervision of lecturer.
10. Solving of a given project under the supervision of lecturer.
11. Solving of a given project under the supervision of lecturer.
12. Solving of a given project under the supervision of lecturer.
13. Presentation of Project work by students.