Knowledge of calculus, basic concepts of continuum mechanics, solid mechanics.

This course is an introduction to the finite elements method: basic structural schemes are developed and solved using commercial software (Ansys Workbench and MSC Nastran & Patran).

Capability of developing a finite element model for structural applications.

Capability of interpretation of the numerical results.

Capability of debugging numerical models.

Frontal lectures & Laboratory

Development of a FE model in a project.

Introduction to the finite elements method.

The Galerkin method for the discretization of structures.

Resolution of a truss loaded with concentrated loads.

The commercial software used for the Finite Elements models development.

Simple elements. Masses. Bars. Beams. Panels. Solid models.

Materials. Simple structural schemes.

The loads. The boundary conditions.

The different structural analyses. Linear static analysis. Normal modes analysis. Transient analysis. Buckling analysis.

The interpretation of the results. The visualization of the results. Integration of CAD/CAE.

Handnotes