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Understanding Finite Element Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) involves converting governing equations into codes to approximate and calculate properties across a domain, allowing for predictions about real-world behavior, design optimization, and disaster prevention. SolidWorks Simulation executes FEA by dividing the geometry into elements, solving governing equations at each node, and processing results for visualization. Common applications of FEA span multiple engineering fields, including structural analysis, fluid flow, and heat transfer.

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Understanding Finite Element Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) involves converting governing equations into codes to approximate and calculate properties across a domain, allowing for predictions about real-world behavior, design optimization, and disaster prevention. SolidWorks Simulation executes FEA by dividing the geometry into elements, solving governing equations at each node, and processing results for visualization. Common applications of FEA span multiple engineering fields, including structural analysis, fluid flow, and heat transfer.

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What is the main concept of FEA??

 Converting the governing equations (fluid, structure, thermal,


...etc. ) into codes (approximations) ; to be able to calculate the
properties (solve the equations) for the whole domain.

Why do we need the FEA ??


 To predict what will happen in the real world ‘approximately’
(using the governing equations)
 To optimize the design of the models with least cost
 To avoid disasters and accidents
How does SolidWorks Simulation run ?
 Internally, the codes are written for the governing equations
 The domain (geometry) is divided into number of elements (Meshing)

 Then the governing equations are solved for its parameters (i.e.: pressure,
velocity, temperature, stress, deformation,…etc) at each element center /
nodes.
 Finally these results are sent to ‘post-processing’ to plot the velocity/pressure
contours, stress/deformation distributions
Stress
Normal Shear
Surface
Tensile Compression Bending pressure Direct Torsional

 = My P= 𝐹 𝐹 Tr
=
F
 = I 𝐴 𝜏=
A
𝐴 J
Combined Stresses and Mohr's Circle

𝜎𝑦
F.s=
𝜎𝑣
Why FEM?
Types of Elements

1D-Element

3D-Element 2D-Element
Common FEA Applications
Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil/Automotive
Engineering

Structural/Stress Analysis
▪ Static/Dynamic
▪ Linear/Nonlinear
Fluid Flow
Heat Transfer
Electromagnetic Fields
Soil Mechanics
Biomechanics
A GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR FINITE ELEMENT
• Preprocessing ANALYSIS
– Define the geometric domain of the problem.
– Define the element type(s).
– Define the material properties of the elements.
– Define the element (mesh the model).
–Define the physical constraints (boundary conditions).
Define the loads.
• Solution
– computes the unknown values of the primary field variable(s)
• Postprocessing
– stress , deformation
Tutorial Simple Stress and Strain
Data: 1D-Element
L =1 m , d= 20 mm , tensile force (P)=40KN.
E=210 GPa (Alloy steel (SS))
Req:
𝞂,δ?
F 40000
= = = 127.3MPa
A (20)2
4

 =  FL
l = = 0.606mm
L EA

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