Product Design Engineering (with CAE)

FEAkn1

List the various steps in the analysis/simulation process.

FEAkn2

Define the meaning of degree of freedom.

FEAkn3

List the nodal degrees of freedom and the associated force actions for common beam, 2D solid, 2D axisymmetric, 3D solid and shell elements, for the Displacement FEM.

FEAco1

Describe the sources of error inherent in finite element analysis, in general terms.

FEAco2

Discuss checks that may be used post-solution to check for the presence of inaccuracy.

FEAco4

Explain the meaning of convergence, including h and p types.

FEAco6

Discuss the need for a consistent set of units in any analysis and illustrate possible pitfalls.

FEAco28

Explain why element distortion generally results in poorer results.

FEAco29

Discuss the term flying structure or insufficiently constrained structure.

FEAco35

Discuss the terms Validation and Verification and highlight their importance.

FEAap1

Employ an analysis system for the determination of stresses and strains in small displacement, linear elastic problems.

FEAap2

Demonstrate effective use of available results presentation facilities.

FEAap3

Illustrate the approximate nature of finite element analysis, through examples chosen from your industry sector.

FEAap4

Illustrate the various steps in the Displacement Finite Element Method from assumed displacement polynomial to determination of stresses.

FEAap7

Employ symmetric boundary conditions effectively.

FEAap10

Illustrate various physical situations which will result in a Stress Singularity and explain why it is not appropriate to use finite element results at such locations directly.

FEAap12

Employ a range of post-solution checks to determine the integrity of FEA results.

FEAan1

Analyse the results from small displacement, linear static analyses and determine whether they satisfy inherent assumptions.

FEAan2

Compare the results from small displacement, linear elastic analyses with allowable values and comment on findings.

FEAsy1

Prepare an analysis specification, including modelling strategy, highlighting any assumptions relating to geometry, loads, boundary conditions and material properties.

FEAev1

Select an appropriate idealisation for a component / structure, which is consistent with the objectives of the analyses.