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Introduction to Finite Element Analysis

The document outlines a course on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) offered at COMSATS University, detailing its learning outcomes, recommended textbooks, and the significance of FEA in various industries. It explains the finite element method as a numerical technique for solving complex physical problems and contrasts it with classical methods. Additionally, it highlights the applications of FEA in fields such as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, and biomedical engineering.

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Introduction to Finite Element Analysis

The document outlines a course on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) offered at COMSATS University, detailing its learning outcomes, recommended textbooks, and the significance of FEA in various industries. It explains the finite element method as a numerical technique for solving complex physical problems and contrasts it with classical methods. Additionally, it highlights the applications of FEA in fields such as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, and biomedical engineering.

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Finite Element Analysis

(MEE-407)

Instructor: Muhammad Shakeel Afzal


COMSATS University

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Reference Books

Credit Hours: 3 (Class/Theory)

Recommended Books

• A First Course in the Finite Element Method by Daryl L. Logan, Cengage


Learning, 2014

• Finite Element Modelling for Stress Analysis by Robert D. Cook, John Wiley
& Sons Inc., 1995

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Course Learning Outcomes

• Having successfully completed this course, the student will be


able to:
• Analyze a structure with one / two dimensional finite elements using
stiffness based finite element method

• Outline forces / boundary conditions / meshing of a structure /


component for finite element analysis

• Perform finite element analysis of a given problem using a commercial


finite element code and justify the results in context of the theories of
mechanics of materials

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Overview

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Finite Element Method

What is the Finite Element Method?

The finite element method is a numerical technique, ideally suited to digital


computers, in which a continuous elastic structure (continuum) is divided
(discretised) into small but finite well-defined substructures (elements).

The finite element method is a numerical analysis technique used by engineers,


scientists, and mathematicians to obtain solutions to the differential equations
that fully or approximately describe a wide variety of physical problems.
Physical problems range in diversity from solid, fluid and soil mechanics, to
electromagnetism or dynamics.

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What is FEA?

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FEA vs. Classical Methods

• Exact equations with exact solutions Vs. Exact equations but


approximate solutions.
• Few standard cases Vs. Most of the problems
• For complexities classical methods make drastic assumptions
to obtain a solution.
• To Solve complex problems, rectangular shapes, same B.C’s
and regular loads are assumed. In FEA no such assumptions
are made . The problem is treated as it is.
• An-isotropic material properties.
• Non-linear material properties.
• Geometric complexities etc.

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FEA vs. Classical Methods

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Why Finite Element Analysis?

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Approaches to Formulate FEM Problems

In general there are several approaches to formulating finite e


lement problems.

1. Direct formulation (Stiffness Method)

2. The minimum total potential energy formulation

3. Weighted Residual formulation

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What can we do with FEA?

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Aerospace Industry

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Aerospace Industry(1)

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Automotive Industry

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Automotive Industry(1)

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Automotive Industry(2)

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Manufacturing (Welding)

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Manufacturing

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Manufacturing

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Oil and Gas

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Biomedical

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Biomedical(1)

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound(HIFU)

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Biomedical

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Biomedical

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CFD using FEA

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Commercial Software

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Hardware Computers

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Thanks

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