Use of finite element analysis to analyze static mechanical systems. Technology Learning Objectives 1. Students can write the set of simultaneous equations that define the stiffness matrix of a structure composed of one-dimensional spring elements connected in series or parallel. Students can correctly refine a finite element mesh based on the results of a course model analysis to improve the accuracy of the analysis. Students can construct two-dimensional and axisymmetric finite element models that contain concentrated or pressure loads to analyze various stress concentration regions.
Students can define models composed of two dimensional truss elements.
Students can define models composed of three-dimensional beam elements. Students can construct models composed of plate-shell elements by making use of the SuperSurf program for mesh generation and importing geometry from a CAD database. Students can construct models composed of three-dimensional solid elements by employing various mesh generation techniques and importing geometry from a CAD database. Students can perform a vibration analysis of a three-dimensional plate model to determine its modal shapes and corresponding natural frequencies.