FEM for practitioners

Faster and more efficient computer based simulation increasingly replaces a process of trial and error and is used in a rising number of branches. It even applies to simpler questions such as the stability of a crank shaft or window frames, or thermal management of buildings. Competence in simulation enables its applicants to solve issues which will become significantly more important for the European industry.

From November 2007 to October 2009 several partners of esocaet are developing a new six month on-the-job course. Users of accompanying calculations for construction software and people interested in simulation will be offered a basic introduction into the application of FEM. Contents will be conveyed by a well-balanced mixture of actual attendance and e-learning (blended learning).

Contents

• Introduction of mechanical fundamentals
• Basics elastostatics
• Idealization and Modeling
• Discretization
• Transfer from CAD-Model to FE-Model
• Simulation - Statics, temperature fields
• Validation and Verification
• Interpretation of results
• Documentation

Recommended requirements

• Skills in using average internet software (Browser, e-mail, text editor)
• Skills in using CAD software
• Basic mathematical and physical knowledge (O-level / Secondary school level I certificate recommended)

Particularly suitable to

• Technicians
• Design Engineers
• Test Engineers