The Finite
Element Analysis in Practice Course Curriculum Kit
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ALGOR's University
Program includes a course curriculum
kit designed to assist in
incorporating FEA into the
classroom.
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The
Introductory Example features a
motor bracket assembly comprised of brick elements. The
objective is to perform an analysis
on the bracket to consider an
applied
pressure load.
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The Finite
Element Analysis in Practice Course Curriculum Kit consists of the
following:
- the Finite
Element Analysis in Practice
Instructor Manual, which provides a practical,
introductory look at FEA and detailed steps for all of the
examples; and
- the Finite Element Analysis in Practice
Instructor Kit, which includes the following CD-ROMs:
- the Instructor Manual and Handouts CD-ROM, which
contains electronic versions of slides and solution
handouts for classroom lectures; and
- the Instructor Example Model Archives CD-ROM, which
contains archives with models and results for all
examples
Key Features of the Course Curriculum Kit
- Free with a University software license
- Designed to assist in incorporating FEA into the
classroom
- Provides a practical, introductory look at FEA
- Provides electronic versions of slides and
solution
handouts for classroom lectures on CD-ROM
- Provides input files and archived model files for each
example on CD-ROM
- Guides students through the process of building truss,
beam, 2-D, plate and brick element models, setting up and
performing linear static stress analyses including contact
and evaluating results
- Includes supplementary information about different
element types, linear and nonlinear material models, mesh
convergence, thermal analyses and presentation options
- Materials are continually maintained by ALGOR so that
they reflect our software enhancements
- Materials are consistent in style with the
tutorials,
accuracy verification
examples and
documentation included with the software
Contents of the Finite
Element Analysis in Practice Manual
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Introductory Example: |
Motor Bracket Assembly Model |
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Exercise A: |
FEA Example by Hand |
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Exercise B: |
Truss Frame Model |
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Exercise C: |
Support Beam Under Gravity |
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Exercise D: |
Axisymmetric Thick-walled Cylinder |
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Exercise E: |
Plate Under Uniform Pressure |
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Exercise F: |
Cantilever Beam Model |
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Exercise G: |
Comparing Element Types |
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Exercise H: |
Mesh Convergence |
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Exercise I: |
Bracket Model |
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Exercise J: |
Hanger Assembly Model |
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Exercise K: |
Linear Contact Model |
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Exercise L: |
Thermal Model |
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Exercise M: |
Nonlinear Material Model |
University Program Participants Say
The course
curriculum and supporting materials
that ALGOR provides with its
university software license are
essential tools for bringing FEA
into the classroom. The availability
of this curriculum was an important
factor in my choice to use ALGOR
software to prepare my students for
professional careers in
engineering.
Ghanashyam Joshi, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Professor
Southern University
I am using ALGOR's course
curriculum materials to expand the
number of FEA examples included in
our undergraduate and graduate
Concurrent Engineering courses. The
course curriculum is very well
developed and the exercises are
flexible enough to be used as-is or
adapted for a specific class focus,
such as Concurrent Engineering.
Because the exercises emphasize
practical skills, they fit well into
our 'hands-on' teaching approach.
Todd Waggoner, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Bowling Green State University
I look forward to using ALGOR's
course curriculum materials in my
Fall 2004 FEA class. The presentational style of the
materials is clear and the examples
will be easy for my students to use.
The ALGOR materials will reduce my
class preparation time, which will
enable me to devote more time to
coaching students in class instead
of preparing materials.
Wayne Wells, Ph.D.
Professor
University of Texas at Brownsville |
For more information about the University Program,
contact us.
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