Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
The course offers excellent guidance on how to assess and plan the task of carrying out structural analysis using FEA.
FEA is a powerful, widely used and universally accepted technique. However, for those new to FEA there is a steep learning curve to overcome, with a bewildering array of:
- element types
- solution types
- meshing methods
- loading and constraint methods
- pre-post processing options
This is before we get down to the engineering physics behind the problem, with associated classic traps and errors. What is needed is guidance via a thorough but practical assessment of the method and how to use it in the real world.
Content includes:
- Background to FEA
- Defining your objectives and planning your analysis
- Making healthy models
- Real-world constraints and loading
- Engineering assessment – is your model realistic
- Integrating with CAD and geometry
- Checking the answers – guilty until proven innocent!
Your Instructor
Tony Abbey has created and taught a wealth of FEA training material over the past 20 years. Thousands of engineers across the world have benefited from his live and e-learning based classes.
He has developed a reputation for providing the student with an experience that is full of insight gained from his extensive experience, but which also challenges and motivates.Tony has been working with FEA for nearly 40 years, both in Industry and for leading FEA software providers in the UK and the US.
His informal and interactive presentation style allows the key concepts to be taught in a manner which involves participants fully in the course material.
Tony presents papers at NAFEMS and other conferences on a regular basis and has been involved with NAFEMS since its formation. He has written a series of very popular articles on FEA for Desktop Engineering magazine