Course Contents

1. Introduction to FEA
1.1. A Simple Definition
1.2. Outline of the Analysis Process
1.3. Skill and Experience
1.4. A Brief History
1.5. Quiz
1.6. Competencies Covered

2. Trends in FEA
2.1. Analysis Methods
2.2. Trends in Technology
2.3. Conclusion
2.4. Quiz
2.5. Competencies Covered

3. Theoretical Background
3.1. Classification of Finite Element Methods
3.2. The Displacement Method
3.3. Convergence - The Patch Test
3.4. Curved Isoparametric Elements
3.5. Displacement Assumption
3.6. Conclusion
3.7. Quiz
3.8. Competencies Covered

4. Basic Modelling
4.1. Basic Modelling
4.2. Element Selection
4.3. Tutorials
4.4. Worked Examples
4.5. Quiz - Basic Modelling
4.6. Quiz - Element Selection
4.7. Competencies Covered

5. Model Extents, Symmetry and Boundary Conditions
5.1. Model Extents, Symmetry and Boundary Conditions
5.2. Symmetry Techniques
5.3. Tutorials
5.4. Worked Examples
5.5. Quiz
5.6. Competencies Covered

6. Approximations and Sources of Error
6.1. Types of Error
6.2. Sources of Error and Physical Causes
6.3. Detecting Errors
6.4. Reducing the Effect of Errors
6.5. Quiz
6.6. Competencies Covered

7. Further Modelling Considerations
7.1. Modelling Shell Intersections
7.2. Hybrid Modelling
7.3. Axi-Fourier Analysis
7.4. Modelling and Assessing Welds
7.5. Tutorials
7.6. Worked Examples
7.7. Quiz
7.8. Competencies Covered

8. Practical Guidelines
8.1. Practical Guidelines
8.2. Common Basic Issues
8.3. Quiz
8.4 Competencies Covered