training agenda

• Introduction to FEA using I-DEAS MasterFEM
• Introduction to Nastran
• Dynamic Analysis using MasterFEM and Nastran
• Nonlinear Analysis using Nastran and I-DEAS MasterFEM
• Practical Finite Element Analysis Techniques using Nastran and MasterFEM
• NAS106 - Nastran Superelement Analysis
• Miscellaneous MasterFEM: Optimization and Durability

Miscellaneous MasterFEM: Optimization and Durability

MasterFEM features a comprehensive design sensitivity and optimisation capability. It is possible to design for a variety of user-defined objectives such as minimum weight. This seminar covers the theoretical and practical aspects of MasterFEM design sensitivity and optimisation-emphasis is placed on using the program to solve practical engineering problems. I-DEAS MasterFEM also offers a user-friendly Fatigue and Durability analysis suite. In the later half of this course, we will cover Fatigue and Durability using I-DEAS MasterFEM.

Relevance

Optimisation helps reduce costs of the system.

Fatigue and Durability are necessary for predicting life and performance of components undergoing cyclical loading. These are usually factored-in using a higher factor of safety. Using the Durability suite, it is possible to get more reliable results, thus aiding optimization of the system.

Course Content

• Introduction
• Introduction to numerical optimisation
• Structural optimisation
• Design sensitivity analysis-theory and utilization as a design tool
• Basics of Durability
• Durability Materials
• Durability analysis and Result Interpretation

Prerequisites

• Introduction to MasterFEM

Time	Structure
3 days	50% lecture 50% ongoing problems