Finite element analysis in mechanical design using ANSYS

The Finite Element Method (FEM) is a well-established technique for analyzing the structural behavior of mechanical components and systems. In recent years, the use of finite element analysis as a design tool has grown rapidly. Easy to use commercial software have become common tools in the hands of students as well as practicing engineers. The objective of this work includes: To teach students the basic concepts in the linear finite element method (FEM) as related to solving engineering problems in solids and heat transfer, To provide students with a working knowledge of finite element analysis tools and their use in mechanical design, The topics covered in this course includes: Introduction to finite element; Finite Element Formulation; Introduction to a general FE Software (ANSYS); Development of Beam, Frames and Grid Equations; 2-D elasticity problems; Dynamic Analysis; solid modeling using 2D and 3D primitives available in ANSYS; static structural analysis (truss, beam, 2D and 3D structures); dynamic analysis (harmonic and modal analysis), and Heat Transfer Problems.

Wael A. Al-Tabey, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alexandria University. Received the B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering from Alexandria University in 2004 and M.Sc. degree in Robot dynamics and control from Alexandria University in 2009.Member in ASME, SAE, IEEE, IACSIT, KFUPM, for more see my C.V in Who's Who in the World 2013