Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics in FEA

The prediction of fatigue is a requirement for most products. However, the application of fatigue analysis is not easy and a good background is essential to be able to use the powerful FEA method as a basis for fatigue analysis. Much of the terminology used in setting up a fatigue problem through a modern GUI is confusing and the choice of options is not always clear.

The objective of this course is to break down the fatigue analysis process into clearly defined steps, give an overview of the physics involved and show how to successfully implement practical solutions using Finite Element Analysis.

Topics covered include; High Cycle Fatigue Methods, Notch Effects and Low Cycle Fatigue, Multi Axial Fatigue, Fracture Mechanics and more.

What will you learn?

• The difference between various Fatigue Life techniques
• The technologies behind Fracture Mechanics
• How and when to use the different types of techniques
• The difference between a Fatigue and a Fracture Mechanics approach, and when to use each of them.
• The importance of accurate stresses for Fatigue Life prediction.

Who Should Attend?

• Newcomers to fatigue and fracture mechanics
• Engineers who want a foundation in fatigue and fracture
• Experienced engineers wanting to recap or revise their knowledge
• Engineers and designers looking to use fatigue in the most effective way