Do you know if your model is realistic?
What is the importance of normal modes analysis?
How do you calculate transient and frequency response input parameters effectively?
This 6-session, live online course will cover a range of topics, all aimed at structural designers and engineers who are moving into the area of dynamic analysis, including:
You can either attend the live sessions or
take the course on-demand at your leisure.
NAFEMS e-learning gives you the best of both worlds, giving you real, practical knowledge that you can use day-to-day to improve your analyses.
Designers and engineers who are moving into the area of dynamic analysis. Familiarity with FEA is assumed, but no other background knowledge is required.
The objective of this course is to break down any Dynamics problem into clearly defined steps and show how to successfully implement practical solutions using Finite Element Analysis.
Dynamic analysis needs a clear set of objectives and analysis plan to:
This class covers all the FEA solution types required to carry out normal modes and basic frequency response analysis.
Note: homework is purely voluntary!
Students will join the audio portion of the meetings by utilizing the VoIP (i.e. headset connected to the computer via headphone and microphone jacks) or by calling into a standard toll line. If you are interested in additional pricing to call-in using a toll-free line, please send an email to: e-learning @ nafems.org .
Note: This is a six-week course. Each session represents one 2-hour session per week.
| ID | Competence Statement |
| DVkn1 | State Newton's 2nd Law or, equivalently, the d'Alembert Force Method. |
| DVkn2 | Define the relationships amongst instantaneous acceleration, velocity and distance. |
| DVkn3 | Define the basic equation for Kinetic Energy. |
| DVkn7 | State the Mass Moment of Inertia in general and define it for a circular cylindrical rod rotating about an end. |
| DVkn9 | Define the terms frequency, period, phase angle, and amplitude for a harmonic time signal |
| DVkn10 | State the typical matrix structure of the discrete differential equation system for linear MDOF systems |
| DVkn11 | Define the terms free and forced vibration |
| DVkn12 | State typical values for damping in various engineering structures. |
| DVco5 | Explain the term Instantaneous Centre of Zero Velocity. |
| DVco9 | Explain the term Conservative Forces, Potential, and Strain energy |
| DVco12 | Explain the use of physical, analytical and mathematical models in a structural dynamics modelling process. |
| DVco13 | Discuss the full discrete linear differential Equation of Motion in matrix terms and explain the terms Free Response and No Damping. |
| DVco14 | Explain the derivation of the General Matrix Eigenvalue Problem (characteristic equation) from the Equation of Motion. |
| DVco15 | Explain different physical forms of Dynamic Loading (Excitation) in a Force Response analysis. |
| DVco16 | Explain Harmonic, Periodic, Transient, and Random time response. |
| DVco18 | Explain steady-state response for harmonic excitation. |
| DVco19 | Explain the term complex Frequency-Response Function, Magnification Factor, and Phase Angle in relation to frequency ratio and damping. |
| DVco20 | Discuss the term Natural Frequency in relation to a continuum and a discretized system. |
| DVco21 | Discuss the phenomenon of Resonance. |
| DVco22 | Explain the terms Mode Shape/Eigenvector, Modal Mass, Modal Damping, and Modal Stiffness Factors. |
| DVco25 | Discuss the characteristics of mass and damping matrices. |
| DVco26 | Describe the difference between Viscous, Dry-Friction (Coulomb), and Hysteretic Damping. |
| DVco27 | Describe the effect of damping on natural frequencies and resonance. |
| DVco28 | Describe Free Vibration of undamped and damped systems. |
| DVco29 | Explain the Logarithmic Decrement Method. |
| DVco30 | Discuss the concept of mass and stiffness proportional (Rayleigh) damping. |
| DVco33 | Discuss the steady state and total response of a damped system subjected to harmonic excitation. |
| DVco34 | Describe the terms Intertia force, Damping force and Stiffness force. |
| DVco35 | Discuss the integral equation for element mass, highlighting the variables which it is dependent upon. |
| DVco37 | Describe the terms Lumped mass matrix and Consistent mass matrix and identify which formulation is appropriate to elements being used. |
| DVco38 | Discuss various strategies for extraction of eigenvalues and mode shapes, including Lanczos and Subspace Iteration. |
| DVco39 | Discuss how the solution of the Free Vibration Problem depends upon a truncation of range of natural frequencies and mode shapes. |
| DVco40 | Explain methods to compare Experimental with Analytical Modal Analysis data (e.g., MAC, COMAC). |
| DVco42 | Explain why in a free vibration problem, an analysis system may report 6 frequencies of small magnitude. |
| DVco45 | Contrast Modal Superposition and Direct Time Integration methods for transient response analysis. |
| DVco47 | Contrast mesh density requirements in static and dynamic problems. |
| DVco48 | Discuss why joints can prove to be problematic in a dynamic analysis. |
| Dvco53 | Discuss frequency range obtainable by FE modal analysis. |
| DVap1 | Employ Free Body Diagrams effectively, showing initial and final conditions where appropriate. |
| DVap3 | Employ a range of post-solution checks to determine the integrity of dynamic FEA results. |
| DVap5 | Employ an analysis system for the determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes. |
| DVap6 | Employ an analysis system for the determination of steady state response and frequency response function for a periodic excitation |
| DVap11 | Employ an analysis system for the determination of dynamic stresses, where appropriate. |
| DVap13 | Illustrate the approximate nature of finite element analysis, through dynamic examples chosen from your industry sector. |
| DVan1 | Analyse the results from dynamic analyses and determine whether they are consistent with assumptions made and the objectives of the analysis. |
| DVan2 | Analyse the results from and modelling for dynamic analyses by comparing measured modal data (EMA) with those obtained from FE analytical modal analysis. |
| DVsy1 | Prepare a dynamic analysis specification, highlighting any assumptions relating to geometry, mass distribution, loads, boundary conditions, damping, and material properties. |
| DVsy2 | Plan a dynamic analysis, specifying necessary resources and timescale. |
| DVsy3 | Prepare quality assurance procedures for dynamic finite element analysis activities within an organisation. |
| DVsy4 | Specify ancillary Pilot Studies and complementary Experimental Studies, where appropriate. |
| DVev1 | Select appropriate idealisation(s) for components / structures, which are consistent with the objectives of the dynamic analyses. |
| DVev2 | Assess the significance of neglecting any feature or detail in any dynamic idealisation. |
| DVev3 | Assess the significance of simplifying geometry, material models, mass, loads or boundary conditions and damping assumptions on a dynamic analysis. |
| DVap7 | Employ an analysis system for the determination of transient response in a range of linear and nonlinear systems. |
| DVap8 | Employ an analysis system for the determination of seismic response in a range of linear and nonlinear systems. |
| Event Type | eLearning |
|---|---|
| Member Price | £348.52 | $436.00 | €406.95 |
| Non-member Price | £516.39 | $646.00 | €602.95 |
| Tutor: |  Tony Abbey |
| Start Date | End Date | Location | |
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| Session Times | | Online | |
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*It is your individual responsibility to check whether these e-learning courses satisfy the criteria set-out by your state engineering board. NAFEMS does not guarantee that your individual board will accept these courses for PDH credit, but we believe that the courses comply with regulations in most US states (except Florida, North Carolina, Louisiana, and New York, where providors are required to be pre-approved)
Telephony surcharges may apply for attendees who are located outside of North America, South America and Europe. These surcharges are related to individuals who join the audio portion of the web-meeting by calling in to the provided toll/toll-free teleconferencing lines. We have made a VoIP option available so anyone attending the class can join using a headset (headphones) connected to the computer. There is no associated surcharge to utilize the VoIP option, and is actually encouraged to ensure NAFEMS is able to keep the e-Learning course fees as low as possible. Please send an email to the e-Learning coordinator (e-learning @ nafems.org ) to determine if these surcharges may apply to your specific case.
Just as with a live face-to-face training course, each registration only covers one person. If you plan to register a large group (10+), please send an email to e-learning @ nafems.org in advance for group discounts.
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