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Advanced Dynamic Finite Element Analysis

This training course has been accredited by the NAFEMS Education & Training Working Group

Advanced Dynamic Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

 

Duration:1.5 days
Delivery:E-learning
Onsite Classroom
Language:English
Level:Advanced
Availability:Worldwide
Tutor(s):Tony Abbey
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Take your use of dynamic FEA to the next level.

This advanced course on dynamic FEA covers a broad range of solution types, beyond the usual natural frequency and dynamic response methods. This allows more physical phenomena to be investigated and simulated using dynamics in FEA.

Covering topics such as random vibration, shock and response spectra, nonlinear dynamic response, explicit dynamic analysis and complex eigenvalue analysis, attendees will come away with an understanding of the theory behind advanced dynamic analysis techniques, a practical understanding of advanced applications, hints and tips for setting up advanced dynamic analyses, a roadmap for understanding the results, and, perhaps most importantly, an appreciation of the limitations of simulation methods.


Course Program

Part 1: Shock and Response Spectra

  • Importance of Dynamic Effects in Shock
  • Shock Spectra Analysis
  • Response Spectra Overview
  • DDAM overview
  • Response Spectra Analysis – creation of a spectra
  • Response Spectra Analysis – application of a spectra
  • Response Spectra Examples

 

Part 2: Random Response

  • Probability and Random theory review
  • PSD definition
  • Random FE Analysis Overview
  • Application of Random Analysis results for Fatigue
  • Checking with Miles Equation
  • Random Response Examples

 

Part 3: Nonlinear Dynamics

  • Dynamic Nonlinearity
  • Nonlinear Strategy
  • Example of Geometric Nonlinearity
    • Theoretical Solution
    • Numerical solution
  • Background to Material Nonlinearity
  • Example of Material Nonlinearity
    • Theoretical Solutions
    • Numerical solutions


Part 4: Explicit and Complex Analysis

  • Overview of Implicit versus Explicit Solutions
  • Applicability of Explicit techniques
  • Explicit Basic Concepts
  • Time step calculations
  • Simple Example
  • Lagrangian and Eulerian solutions
  • Complex Eigenvalue Analysis
  • Applications using complex Eigenvalues

 


Who Should Attend?

Designers and engineers who have some familiarity with dynamic analysis.

Interested?

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PSE Competencies addressed by this training course

IDCompetence Statement
DVco24Discuss the variables in an Impact Analysis.
DVco31Discuss the term non-proportional damping.
DVco44Explain the terms Implicit Solution and Explicit Solution for the time integration of the equations of motion and the appropriate associated problem classes of dynamic analyses.
DVco49Discuss possible sources of nonlinearity in a dynamic problem.
DVco50Explain the term Power Spectral Density.
DVco54Discuss various approaches to Seismic Analysis and highlight relevant philosophy and analysis considerations.
DVco56Explain the term response spectra.
DVap9Employ an analysis system for the determination of response in a range of linear and nonlinear systems, to random vibration.
DVap10Employ an analysis system for the simulation of impact.
DVap7Employ an analysis system for the determination of transient response in a range of linear and nonlinear systems.
DVap8Employ an analysis system for the determination of seismic response in a range of linear and nonlinear systems.

"Tony's command over the subject and excellent teaching skills made this course worthwhile."

G.K.