Course: Introduction Into Finite Element Method

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Course title Introduction Into Finite Element Method
Course code KMMCS/XAUMK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Tomek Petr, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Gajdoš Tomáš, Ing.
Course content
1. Analytical methods versus numerical methods ? advantages, disadvantages, basis definitions of matrix calculus and calculus of variation. 2. Energy principals (Lagrange, Castiglian), Ritz?s variation method. 3. Principal of FEM, duality (deformation variant, force variant), element stiffness matrix. 4. The overall stiffness matrix, load (mechanical, thermal), boundary conditions, system of linear equations and its solution. 5. Finite elements and their usage ? beam elements. 6. Finite elements and their usage ? plane elements, shell elements. 7. Finite elements and their usage ? solid elements, special elements (MASS, GAP, STRING, axially-symmetric element). 8. Linear statics, displacements, strains, stresses. 9. Result evaluation of linear statics, stress categories, strength, fatigue. 10. Presentation of some real technical problems, usage of various types of elements.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Demonstration
  • Contact teaching - 40 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 10 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 100 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this subject is to introduce students into the finite element method (FEM) applied to problems of linear statics and natural vibration of structures. The students will learn a theoretical bases of the method and to solve individually practical tasks by means of the computer program Solidworks Simulation, as well.
Graduating the subject, the student can solve individually simpler tasks of linear statics. Based on the achieved results of the analysis, the student is able to evaluate strength and fatigue according to valid norms and standards or according to modern scientific and technical knowledge, respectively.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics (linear algebra - matrix calculus, eigenproblems), numerical mathematics (solution of linear equation system, interpolation), mechanics (statics, kinematics, dynamics, strength of material, thermo-mechanics, eventually) is supposed.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

The requirements will be defined by lecturer
Recommended literature
  • Bitnar, Řeřicha. Metoda konečných prvků v dynamice konstrukcí, SNTL Praha 1981. Praha: SNTL, 1981.
  • Kolář,V., Kratochvíl,J.,Leitner,F.,Ženíšek,A. Výpočet plošných a prostorových konstrukcí metodou konečných prvků.. Praha: SNTL, 1979.
  • Nakasone,Y., Yoshimoto, S. Engineering Analysis with ANSYS Software.. Elsevier, 2006. ISBN 0-7506-6875-X.
  • Servít, R., Drahoňovský, Z., Šejnoha,J., Kufner, V. Teorie pružnosti a plasticity I. Praha: SNTL - Nakladatelství technické literatury, 1984.
  • Servít, Radim. Teorie pružnosti a plasticity II.. Praha: Státní nakladatelství technické literatury, 1984.
  • Zienkiewicz, O. C. The finite element method for solid and structural mechanics Amsterdam: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005. ISBN 0-7506-6321-9. Amsterdam: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005. ISBN 0-7506-6321-9.
  • Zienkiewicz,O.C. The Finite Element Method in Engineering Science. N.Y.,London,McGraw Hill, 1971.


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