Introduction to FEM (FSI-KFE)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Vojtěch Turek, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚPI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:

The aim is to familiarize students with the finite element method and its use in process equipment strength calculations.
Learning outcomes and competences:

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.
Course contents:

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.
Teaching methods and criteria:

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.
Controlled participation in lessons:

Presence in the lessons is compulsory. Absences are compensated by individual study of the respective topics.
Type of course unit:
    Computer-assisted exercise  13 × 3 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Computer-assisted exercise

  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
Literature - fundamental:
1. Lee, H.-H.: Finite element simulations with ANSYS workbench 14: Theory, applications, case studies. Schroff Development Corp., Mission, KS, USA, 2012.
Literature - recommended:
1. Schneider, P.; Vykutil, J.: Aplikovaná metoda konečných prvků: lineární elastická analýza rotačních skořepinových konstrukcí. PC-DIR, Brno, 1997.
2. Huebner, K. H.; Dewhirst, D. L.; Smith, D. E.; Byron, T. G.: The finite element method for engineers, 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA, 2001.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-PRI-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 3 Compulsory-optional 2 1 S