Online Finite Element Analysis Course

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CONTENTS

Introduction To The Finite Element Jam 3/14/14

Publications

Conference Proceedings

Dedicated to my wife Carolyn

INTRODUCTION TO THE FINITE ELEMENT JAM 3/14/14

ANALYSIS ON-LINE COURSE

A - OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

There are several objectives in this course. These include teaching the history, basic principles, and the theory of finite element analysis. The students will also be taught to intelligently use the finite element analysis software, ANSYS. The students will also be introduced to applications of finite element analysis to real world applications. These applications include, but are not limited to, analysis of thin shells, fracture mechanics, analysis of reinforced beams and columns, stress analysis, earthquake analysis of structures, buckling, seepage under a dam, and a medical example, registration of MRI and PET scans.

Along with each of these example applications, a brief lecture is given to teach the students the basic principles of these areas. Some of these examples come from my personal work experiences and research. Technical publications authored by me and persons instrumental in the development of the finite element method are used as examples in this course.

Another primary objective of this course is to teach the students how to work as engineers. To accomplish this they will be taught how to use deductive reasoning and have scale when solving a real engineering problem. This will be accomplished through material taught in the course and by teaching them how, as a required part of their homework assignments, to write engineering reports. Each student is required to submit a proposal for a semester project using finite element analysis, have it approved, and submit the results in the form of an engineering report. Each student will have a different project.

B - HOW THE FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS SOFTWARE ANSYS WILL BE USED

ANSYS is a widely used multiple