Course detail

Simulation of Technological Processes

FSI-HPRAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course "Simulation of Technological Processes" follows the course "Computer Aided Technology" and is focused on expanding basic knowledge in the field of numerical modelling with a focus on forming, welding and heat treatment technologies. In the lectures, students are acquainted with the essence of basic numerical methods used in current technical practice and with the use of numerical modelling for solving the issues of forming, welding and heat treatment technologies. The practical part – exercises aim primarily at the general principles of the creation of computational models, designed for the analysis of technological processes. Thus, students gain knowledge for independent orientation in the problems of numerical simulations and analyse.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jan Řiháček, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Manufacturing Technology (ÚST)

Entry knowledge

Basic knowledge of manufacturing technology and basic computer skills.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The final evaluation is based on the elaboration of assigned numerical analyses within the work with the selected software and proof of theoretical knowledge in the form of a written test. It is classified by using the ECTS grading scale.


Attendance in lectures is recommended. Attendance in exercises is compulsory. The attendance to the seminar is regularly checked and the participation in the lesson is recorded. In case, that the lesson does not possible to participate, the teacher may in justified cases set an additional assignment.

Aims

Aim of the course is to acquaint students with the nature, possibilities of the use and application field of basic methods of numerical modelling, especially in solving the design and optimization of technological processes associated with metal forming, welding and heat treatment. The course also aims to acquire the skills necessary to work with simulation software in these areas.

 

Students will be acquainted with theory as well as with the latest knowledge in the field of numerical simulations currently used in technical practice. They will acquire necessary skills for formulation and solution of computational models in the areas of forming, welding and heat treatment.

Study aids

http://ust.fme.vutbr.cz/tvareni/studium/index.php?stranka=opory and E-learning

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ŘIHÁČEK, Jan. FSI VUT v Brně. Počítačová podpora technologie: část tváření. Brno, 2015, 29 s. Sylabus.
ŘIHÁČEK, Jan. FSI VUT v Brně. Simulace tvářecích procesů v softwaru FormFEM: řešené příklady. Brno, 2015, 94 s.
VANĚK, Mojmír. FSI VUT v Brně. Počítačová podpora technologie: část svařování. Brno, 2015. Sylabus.
VANĚK, Mojmír. FSI VUT v Brně. Počítačová podpora technologie: příklady ze simulací svařování a tepelného zpracování. Brno, 2015.

Recommended reading

ESI GROUP. PAM-STAMP 2015: User´s Guide. 2015, 1080 s (EN)
FURRER, D. U. a S. L. SEMIATIN. ASM Handbook Volume 22B: Metals process simulation. Materials Park, Ohio: ASM International, 2010. ISBN 978-1-61503-005-7. (EN)
GOLDAK, John A. a Mehdi AKHLAGHI. Computational welding mechanics. New York, USA: Springer, 2005, 321 s. ISBN 03-872-3287-7. (EN)
PETRUŽELKA, Jiří a Jiří HRUBÝ. Výpočetní metody ve tváření. 1. vyd. Ostrava: Vysoká škola báňská - Technická univerzita, Strojní fakulta, 2000. ISBN 80-7078-728-7. (CS)
VALBERG, Henry S. Applied metal forming including FEM analysis. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2010. ISBN 978-051-1729-430. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-STG-P Master's

    specialization STM , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization STG , 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jan Řiháček, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Numerical modelling of forming technologies (basic approaches; inclusion of time and nonlinearities in the calculation; use of various numerical methods)

2. Finite element method in ANSYS software environment (basic principle; solution of forming tasks in ANSYS software; basic stages of preprocessing and postprocessing)

3. Finite difference method (basic principle; possibilities of computational mesh; discretization of space and time; heat conduction equation - illustration of the use of MKD for temperature field distribution)

4. Discrete element method (basic principle; hard and soft method; possibilities of discretization and interconnection of elements)

5. SPH method (basic principle; weight function and smooth distance; implementation of boundary conditions)

6. Boundary element method (basic principle; fundamental solution; possibilities of discretization)

7. Finite volume method (introduction to hydrodynamics; basic principle of FVM; possibilities of discretization; solution of interface between two medium types)

8. Numerical simulation of heat treatment (goals of numerical analyses; simulation of welding in FEM environment)

9. Introduction to numerical simulation of welding (basic quantities; inputs and outputs of numerical analyses)

10. Methods of welding problems solving (transient method; Macro Bead method; locally global method; contraction method)

11. Thermal processes in welding and their mathematic modelling (structure and properties of welded joint and HAA; temperature field; temperature cycle)

12. Tension and deformation during welding (causes, modelling and measuring)

13. Application of numerical modelling in the manufacturing process (practical examples)

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jan Řiháček, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. The basic workflow of the forming analysis in ANSYS software

2. Solving of specified forming problem in the simulation software

3. Solving of specified forming problem in the simulation software

4. Solving of specified forming problem in the simulation software

5. Assignment and solving of the project

6. Solving of the given project

7. Submission and evaluation of the given project

8. Introduction to numerical simulation of welding in SYSWeld software

9. Solution of specified welding problem in the simulation software

10. Solution of specified welding problem in the simulation software

11. Solution of specified welding problem in the simulation software

12. Solution of specified welding problem in the simulation software

13. Written test, graded course-unit credit