Finite element analysis in mechanical design using ANSYS: Finite element analysis (FEA) hand book For mechanical engineers with ANSYS tutorials

The Finite Element Method (FEM) is a well-established technique for analyzing the structural behavior of mechanical components and systems. In recent years, the use of finite element analysis as a design tool has grown rapidly. Easy to use commercial software have become common tools in the hands of students as well as practicing engineers. The objective of this work includes: To teach students the basic concepts in the linear finite element method (FEM) as related to solving engineering problems in solids and heat transfer, To provide students with a working knowledge of finite element analysis tools and their use in mechanical design, The topics covered in this course includes: Introduction to finite element; Finite Element Formulation; Introduction to a general FE Software (ANSYS); Development of Beam, Frames and Grid Equations; 2-D elasticity problems; Dynamic Analysis; solid modeling using 2D and 3D primitives available in ANSYS; static structural analysis (truss, beam, 2D and 3D structures); dynamic analysis (harmonic and modal analysis), and Heat Transfer Problems.