ME 425 - FEA with ANSYS

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Point Park University

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Description:

The course begins with an overview of the finite element method followed by an exploration of the ANSYS interface and ANSYS help facilities. Key points in a plane are established and are connected to form a truss. Constraints and loads are applied. The displacement of key points (nodes) under the loaded condition are determined. Meshing methods are introduced and are applied to plates. Plane stress and plane strain are determined for plates that are subject to a variety of loading conditions. Axisymmetric problems are introduced. These include analysis of stress in the shell of a cylindrical vessel which is subject to internal or external pressure loading. Key points in three dimensions are established and are connected to form a three dimensional structure. Plates are applied to the structure and are meshed. Constraints and loads are applied. The stress and strain pattern over the structure is produced. Beams that have simple and built-in supports are subjected to concentrated and distributed loads. Displacement and rotation at selected nodes are established. Application of ANSYS to problems in heat transfer includes axisymetrical and asymmetrical objects that are subject to a variety of surface heat flux and convective cooling conditions. Radiative boundary conditions are also applied. The object might also have internal heat generation. Steady state and transient situations are examined. Co-requisite: ME 424. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Design and analyze trusses. (2) Design and analyze space-frames with rigid connections that are subjected to concentrated and distributed loading. (3) Design and analyze beams that are subjected to concentrated and distributed loads. (4) Determine levels of stress in plate-like objects. (5) Determine levels of stress in cylinders that are subject to internal and external pressures. (6) Determine temperature distributions in objects that are subject to applied heat flux, convection at the surface and radiation to or from the surface. (7) Determine temperature distribution in objects having internal heat generation.

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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