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New developments in Finite Element
Analysis (FEA) software have significantly
simplified their operation. Most mid-range
3D CAD packages have analysis add-ons;
examples include SolidWorks, Solid Edge
and Inventor which have Simulation
add-ons. However, while the software is
easy to use it is also easy to misuse.
Very wrong answers can come from very
pretty plots!
This course provides an introduction to mid-range finite
element analysis (FEA) and its applications, what it’s good
for and what it’s not.
Basic tips and tricks will be provided on how to mimic
real-world boundary conditions, and how to get real-world
results. Finally, you will work through simple examples on
easy-to-use solids modelling and FEA software, and compare
it to hand results for verification.
Learning outcomes:
An overview of what mid-range FEA is, who should use it, and its diverse applications.;
An understanding of what mid-range FEA is not, who shouldn’t use it, and its limitations.;
Hands-on use of an easy-to-use solids modelling program with an FEA add-on package, modelling simple systems.;
Hands-on verification of the simple model’s results.
Facilitators Greg Morehouse and Dr Elijah Van Houten
When:
6 July 2010
Where:
Christchurch
For more information visit the IPENZ website.
Or contact
Rachel Kenny profdevadvisor@ipenz.co.nz
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