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Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM)
Steps in Using the FEM (an Example from Solid
Mechanics)
Examples
Commercial FEM Software
Competing Technologies
Future Trends
Internet Resources
References
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Car tires require sophisticated analysis because of their complex geometry, large
deformations, nonlinear material behavior, and varying contact conditions. Brick
elements are used to represent the tread and steel bead, while shell elements are
used in the wall area. Membrane elements are used to represent the tire cords.
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Dynamic analysis of a tuning fork, to find it's first eight modes of vibration.
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Contents
Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM)
Steps in Using the FEM (an Example from Solid
Mechanics)
Examples
Commercial FEM Software
Competing Technologies
Future Trends
Internet Resources
References
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Contents
Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM)
Steps in Using the FEM (an Example from Solid
Mechanics)
Examples
Commercial FEM Software
Competing Technologies
Future Trends
Internet Resources
References
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Prototype Testing
Reliable. Well-understood.
Trusted by regulatory agencies (FAA, DOT, etc.)
Results are essential for calibration of simulation software.
Results are essential to verify modeled results from simulation.
Non destructive testing (NDT) is lowering costs of testing in
general.
Expensive, compared to simulation.
Time consuming.
Development programs that rely too much on testing are
increasingly less competitive in todays market.
Faster product development schedules are pressuring the quality of
development test efforts.
Data integrity is more difficult to maintain, compared to
simulation.
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Contents
Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM)
Steps in Using the FEM (an Example from Solid
Mechanics)
Examples
Commercial FEM Software
Competing Technologies
Future Trends
Internet Resources
References
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Contents
Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM)
Steps in Using the FEM (an Example from Solid
Mechanics)
Examples
Commercial FEM Software
Competing Technologies
Future Trends
Internet Resources
References
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Contents
Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM)
Steps in Using the FEM (an Example from Solid
Mechanics)
Examples
Commercial FEM Software
Competing Technologies
Future Trends
Internet Resources
References
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References
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Kardestuncer, H., 1987. Finite Element Handbook, McGraw-Hill,
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Krouse, J., 2000. Physical Testing Gets a Bum Rap, ANSYS
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Lentz, J., 1994. Finite Element Analysis Cross Training, unpublished
lecture notes, Honeywell Engines and Systems, Phoenix, Az.
Nikishkov, G.V., 1998. Introduction to the Finite Element Method,
unpublished lecture notes, University of Arizona, Tucson, Az.
Rajan, S.D., 1998. Finite Elements for Engineers, unpublished
lecture notes, Arizona State University, Tempe, Az.
Segerlind, L. J., 1984. Applied Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley
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