Finite Element Method · AEF-A.2

Finite Element Analysis — Practical Applications

Fourteen step-by-step tutorials, from linear static analysis of trusses and machine parts to buckling, natural frequencies and dynamic response. Each tutorial opens as a PDF.

Linear static analysis

Displacements, strains and stresses under static loads · 11 tutorials

A.2.1PDF · 9 p.Truss bridge Linear static analysis of trussLattice beam structure carrying a water pipeline across a river; weight optimization.
A.2.2PDF · 10 p.Wire spring coupling Linear static analysis of metallic wire elementsCurved bar springs of an elastic shaft coupling.
A.2.3PDF · 13 p.Robot forearm Linear static analysis of the industrial robot armForearm of an articulated industrial robot: displacements, stiffness, stresses.
A.2.4PDF · 7 p.Strain-gauge sensor Linear static analysis of the tensometric captorElastic force transducer carrying strain gauges in a Wheatstone bridge.
A.2.5PDF · 9 p.Gear reducer shaft Linear static analysis of the input shaft of gear reducerPinion input shaft of a one-stage cylindrical gear reducer.
A.2.6PDF · 7 p.Bracket — separate parts Linear static analysis of the components of assembled structuresRibbed L-support and beam analysed as independent parts.
A.2.7PDF · 10 p.Bracket — full assembly Linear static analysis of mechanical assembliesThe same support structure analysed as an assembly, with bolted connections.
A.2.8PDF · 13 p.Connecting rod Linear static analysis of an internal combustion engine rodEngine con-rod body and cap clamped by four M8 screws.
A.2.9PDF · 7 p.Disc coupling Linear static analysis of flexible metallic elementsPack of flexible annular metal discs in a precision coupling.
A.2.10PDF · 8 p.Engine valve (thermal) Linear static analysis of thermally loaded structuresEngine valve under combined gas pressure, spring force and temperature field.
A.2.11PDF · 7 p.Rubber bushing Linear static analysis of non-metal elastic elementsFlexiblock rubber sleeve from the lower suspension arm of a Dacia 1300.

Stability, modal & dynamic analysis

Buckling, natural frequencies and time response · 3 tutorials