Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or （介绍有限元分析(FEA)或）.pdfVIP

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Finite Element Method (FEM) Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Finite Element Method (FEM) The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a numerical method for solving problems of engineering and mathematical physics. Useful for problems with complicated geometries, loadings, and material properties where analytical solutions can not be obtained. The Purpose of FEA Analytical Solution • Stress analysis for trusses, beams, and other simple structures are carried out based on dramatic simplification and idealization: – mass concentrated at the center of gravity – beam simplified as a line segment (same cross-section) • Design is based on the calculation results of the idealized structure a large safety factor (1.5-3) given by experience. FEA • Design geometry is a lot more complex; and the accuracy requirement is a lot higher. We need – To understand the physical behaviors of a complex object (strength, heat transfer capability, fluid flow, etc.) – To predict the performance and behavior of the design; to calculate the safety margin; and to identify the weakness of the design accurately; and – To identify the optimal design with confidence Brief History Grew out of aerospace industry Post-WW II jets, missiles, space flight Need for light weight structures Required accurate stress analysis Paralleled growth of computers Common FEA Applications Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil/Automotive Engineering Structural/Stress Analysis  Static/Dynamic  Linear/Nonlinear Fluid Flow Heat Transfer Electromagnetic Fields Soil Mechanics Acoustics Biomechanics Discretization Complex Object Simple Analysis (Material discontinuity, Complex