Module #1 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Overview of FEA, its importance in mechanical design, and its applications
Module #2 Mathematical Fundamentals of FEA Review of linear algebra, calculus, and partial differential equations relevant to FEA
Module #3 Types of Finite Element Analysis Introduction to different types of FEA, including static, dynamic, thermal, and nonlinear analysis
Module #4 Governing Equations of Mechanical Systems Derivation of governing equations for mechanical systems, including equilibrium, kinematics, and constitutive relations
Module #5 Discretization Methods Introduction to finite element discretization methods, including mesh generation and element types
Module #6 Shape Functions and Interpolation Definition and application of shape functions for interpolation and approximation
Module #7 Element Stiffness and Mass Matrices Assembly of element stiffness and mass matrices, and their role in FEA
Module #8 Boundary Conditions and Loads Application of boundary conditions and loads in FEA, including types and implementation
Module #9 Linear Static Analysis Solution of linear static problems using FEA, including trusses, beams, and frames
Module #10 Linear Dynamic Analysis Introduction to linear dynamic analysis, including modal analysis and frequency response
Module #11 Nonlinear Static Analysis Solution of nonlinear static problems using FEA, including material nonlinearities and geometric nonlinearities
Module #12 Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Introduction to nonlinear dynamic analysis, including explicit and implicit time integration schemes
Module #13 Thermal Analysis Solution of heat transfer problems using FEA, including conduction, convection, and radiation
Module #14 Fluid Dynamics and CFD Introduction to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and FEA-based fluid dynamics analysis
Module #15 Meshing and Model Preparation Best practices for meshing, model preparation, and data input for FEA
Module #16 Post-Processing and Visualization Interpretation and visualization of FEA results, including contour plots, animations, and reports
Module #17 Verification and Validation of FEA Results Methods for verifying and validating FEA results, including benchmarks and experimental correlation
Module #18 FEA in Design Optimization Application of FEA in design optimization, including topology optimization and sensitivity analysis
Module #19 FEA in Fatigue and Fracture Analysis Introduction to fatigue and fracture analysis using FEA, including life prediction and crack growth simulation
Module #20 FEA in Multiphysics Analysis Coupled-field analysis using FEA, including thermomechanical, electromechanical, and fluid-structure interaction
Module #21 FEA in Biomechanics and Medical Device Design Application of FEA in biomechanics and medical device design, including implant design and tissue modeling
Module #22 FEA in Aerospace and Defense Applications Application of FEA in aerospace and defense, including structural analysis and simulation of complex systems
Module #23 FEA in Automotive and Transportation Applications Application of FEA in automotive and transportation, including crash simulation and structural analysis
Module #24 FEA in Energy and Utilities Applications Application of FEA in energy and utilities, including structural analysis of power plants and transmission lines
Module #25 FEA in Consumer Products and Appliances Application of FEA in consumer products and appliances, including structural analysis and drop test simulation
Module #26 FEA in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Application of FEA in civil engineering and infrastructure, including structural analysis of buildings and bridges
Module #27 FEA in Marine and Offshore Applications Application of FEA in marine and offshore, including structural analysis of ships, offshore platforms, and pipelines
Module #28 FEA Software and Tools Overview of commercial and open-source FEA software, including Abaqus, ANSYS, and OpenFOAM
Module #29 Advanced FEA Topics Discussion of advanced FEA topics, including parallel computing, GPU acceleration, and FEA-based machine learning
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Finite Element Analysis in Mechanical Design career
