Course detail
Introduction to FEM
FSI-KFE Acad. year: 2023/2024 Summer semester
The finite element method (FEM) is currently widely used in the design of process equipment. This course is a first part of a two-semester course aimed at acquainting students with the basic principles, advantages and limitations of FEM. Students will learn how to perform analyses in the ANSYS Workbench software. This course is directly followed by Application of FEM course which is focused on solving practical problems from the industry.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will gain practical experience in the finite element method calculations focusing on the process industry (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping, …). The acquired theoretical and practical knowledge can be expanded in the "Application of FEM (KAM)" course the next semester which prepares students for the successful FEM application in solving problems in the industry.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of elasticity and strength of structures, solid mechanics, limit states, theory of materials and 2D/3D modelling.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught in the form of exercises focusing both on gaining theoretical basis and FEM application on practical problems.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Course-unit credit will be awarded for taking an active part in the lessons.
Language of instruction
Czech
Aims
The aim is to familiarize students with the finite element method and its use in process equipment strength calculations.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Presence in the lessons is compulsory. Absences are compensated by individual study of the respective topics.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-PRI-P: Process Engineering, Master's
branch ---: no specialisation, 3 credits, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Computer-assisted exercise
39 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Introduction to FEM
2. Beam elements
3. 2D analyses
4. Shell structures
5. 3D analyses
6. Heat conduction and thermal analyses
7. Transient analyses
8. Parametrization
9. Stress categories
10. Contact problems
11. Advanced meshing methods
12. Possibilities of results evaluation – postprocessing