Course detail

Finite Element Method - Advanced Analyses

FSI-ZAWAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course is focused on nonlinear analysis of the stress state of components and assemblies in the field of mechanical engineering. Furthermore, students will get acquainted with the basics of computational fluid mechanics, performing simulations of fast dynamic processes and simulations of additive processes. Emphasis is placed on the methodological creation of a complex computational model, its parameterization, interpretation, verification and validation of simulation results, estimation and evaluation of various effects on the accuracy of results.
The course develops and integrates knowledge from previous studies, creates prerequisites for successful management of complex design projects.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Pavel Maňas, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

Entry knowledge

- Knowledge of mechanics, dynamics, strength of materials, CAD modelling and material sciences at the level of bachelor's study of mechanical engineering.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Course credit is awarded on the following conditions:
- active taking part in the lectures (max. 10 points),
- solving of assigned tasks and presentation of results (max. 30 points),
- at least it is necessary to get 20 points.
Exam is awarded on the following conditions:
- practical part: methodically correct solution of assigned task (max. 40 points),
- oral exam (max. 20 points),
- together one can obtain up to 100 points, final grade is determined in accordance with ECTS grading scale.
Attendance at practicals is obligatory and checked by the lecturer. One excused absence can be tolerated without compensation. In case of longer absence, compensation of missed lessons depends on the instructions of course supervisor.

Aims

Students will be able to create multiphysical computational models, perform methodologically correct simulations and complex evaluation of the stress state of complex parts and assemblies, taking into account various nonlinearities.


- Ability to perform simple multiphysics simulations of the stress state of complex components and assemblies in the field of mechanical engineering.
- Ability to comprehensively prepare complex geometries, use advanced methods of mesh creation, specify complex boundary conditions and material properties, model parameterization.
- Deepening the experience with the use of software ANSYS Workbench and ANSYS Discovery, deepening skills in the interpretation of simulation results.
- Deepening the skills needed to work with a modern FEM system, either in the form of stand-alone software or an integrated module in the CAD system.
- Understanding the importance of advanced structural analysis in engineering practice.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KUROWSKI, Paul M., Finite Element Analysis for Design Engineers. Second edition. SAE International, 2017. ISBN-PDF 978-0-7680-8369-9. [online] Dostupné z: https://app.knovel.com/web/toc.v/cid:kpFEADEE04/viewerType:toc//root_slug:finite-element-analysis/url_slug:finite-element-analysis?b-q=kurowski&sort_on=default&b-group-by=true&b-sort-on=default&b-content-type=all_references&include_synonyms=no (EN)
RUGARLI, Paolo. Structural analysis with finite elements. Thomas Telford Limited, 2010. ISBN 978-0-7277-4093-9. [online] Dostupné z: https://app.knovel.com/web/toc.v/cid:kpSAFE0003/viewerType:toc//root_slug:structural-analysis-with/url_slug:structural-analysis-with?b-q=rugarli&sort_on=default&b-group-by=true&b-sort-on=default&b-content-type=all_references (EN)
Tu, Jiyuan Yeoh, Guan-Heng Liu, Chaoqun. (2018). Computational Fluid Dynamics - A Practical Approach (3rd Edition). Elsevier. [online] Dostupné z:  https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpCFDAPA19/computational-fluid-dynamics/computational-fluid-dynamics (EN)

Recommended reading

Ansys Innovation Courses. [online]. Https://courses.ansys.com (EN)
ANSYS Student Support Resources. [Online] Dostupné z: https://www.ansys.com/academic/free-student-products/support-resources. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-KSI-P Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

16 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Pavel Maňas, Ph.D.

Syllabus

- FEM: types of analyses, parametric model, interpretation, verification and validation of results.
- Steady-state thermal analysis.
- Introduction to CFD.
- Introduction to multiphysics analysis
- Introduction to dynamics: rigid body, transient dynamics analysis.
- Advanced material models.
- Explicit dynamics: impact, forming, blast.
- Simulation of additive manufacturing processes.

Computer-assisted exercise

32 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Pavel Maňas, Ph.D.

Syllabus

- Parametric geometry, advanced meshing, advanced material models.
- Thermal analysis of part.
- CDF analysis of valve, air flow around part.
- Simple multiphysics analysis, FSI, CFD analysis of flow and heat transfer.
- Rigid body dynamics, response of part/structure to vibration.
- Drop test of part, energy absorber.
- Use of advanced material models in simulation.
- Final seminar, presentation of results.