Syllabus

Fundamentals of finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS Workbench, including geometry creation, material properties, and boundary conditions.

Meshing techniques, including 1D, 2D, and 3D discretization with appropriate element sizes and types.

Static analysis for structural components such as beams, trusses, plates, and shells under various loading conditions to determine stresses, deformations, and reactions.

Modal and dynamic analysis to predict natural frequencies, mode shapes, and behavior under critical loading conditions.

Result interpretation, validation of FEA results, assessment of structural integrity and failure behavior, and application to real-world design problems like connecting rods.

To introduce students to the fundamentals of finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS Workbench, including geometry creation, meshing, material properties, and boundary conditions for engineering simulations.

To develop skills in applying meshing techniques and discretization methods to prepare CAD geometries for accurate structural, thermal, and modal analyses.

To enable students to perform static analysis on various engineering components, determining stresses, deformations, and reactions under different loading scenarios.

To teach modal and dynamic analysis techniques for predicting natural frequencies, mode shapes, and structural behavior in engineering structures.

To equip students with the ability to interpret, validate, and apply FEA results to assess structural integrity, failure modes, and real-world design problems.

Perform static analysis on structural components such as beams, trusses, and plates to determine stresses, deformations, and reactions under various loading conditions.

Apply 1D, 2D, and 3D meshing techniques to discretize CAD geometries with appropriate element sizes and types.

Conduct modal analysis to predict natural frequencies and mode shapes of engineering structures under critical loading conditions.

Interpret and validate FEA results to assess the structural integrity and failure behavior of components like connecting rods and shells.

ANSYS Inc., ANSYS Workbench Documentation and Tutorials, ANSYS , Official software documentation and interactive tutorials available through ANSYS Workbench, covering geometry, meshing, analysis setup, and result interpretation for engineering simulations.

Saeed Moaveni, Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS, Pearson , 5th Edition (2019); A comprehensive text integrating FEA theory with practical ANSYS applications, suitable for structural, thermal, and modal analyses in engineering components

Huei-Huang Lee, Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 2025, SDC Publications , 2025 Edition; A workbook with step-by-step instructions for ANSYS simulations, designed for undergraduate and graduate students, covering design layouts and optimization.

Erdogan Madenci, Ibrahim Guven, The Finite Element Method and Applications in Engineering Using ANSYS, Springer , 2nd Edition (2015); Focuses on theoretical foundations and practical implementation of FEA using ANSYS, with examples on discretization, static, and dynamic analyses

Finite Elements in Analysis and Design – Elsevier; A peer-reviewed journal focusing on finite element methods, analysis, and design in engineering, including structural and modal applications

International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering – Wiley; Publishes advancements in numerical methods, including FEA for engineering simulations and design.

NAFEMS World Congress – Organized by NAFEMS (International Association for the Engineering Modelling, Analysis & Simulation Community); A biennial conference on engineering simulation, FEA, and ANSYS applications