Course detail

Static and dynamic analysis of structures

FAST-CD52Acad. year: 2011/2012

Programs for solving static and dynamic problems. ANSYS program system. Commands, GUI, online help and manuals. Introduction to ANSYS. Sculpting of complex models considering 3D solid. Library of elements, model generation, meshing. Imposition of loads and boundary conditions. Solution, postprocessing of results.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Structural Mechanics (STM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The course outputs are practical skills on modeling mechanics tasks by using Finite Element Method. Student has basic knowledge about program system ANSYS. Student can analyze assigned problem and make out computational model. Student is able to solve basic static and dynamic tasks. Student gets more realistic conception of behavior of selected construction types. Student is able the theoretic FEM knowledge use at solving particular mechanics tasks.

Prerequisites

Manage PC, Advance mechanics theory, fundamentals of dynamics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1.Introduction to ANSYS menu.
2.Model definition, element selection, load, and boundary conditions.
3.Plane stress, compare results with beam theory.
4.Plate structure, symmetry boundary condition, plot internal forces and displacements.
5.Eigenvalue buckling, parametric study.
6.Model of complex geometry structure.
7.Torsionaly loaded beam – different dimension models.
8.Solving table foundation using solid elements, static and modal analysis.
9.Harmonic analysis of table foundation.
10.Simple transient analysis.
11.Thermal analysis, thermal load.
12.Solution of individual task.
13.Conclusion, credit.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To get additional FEM knowledge, real application of this method, introduce the FEM programs, preprocessor, solver, postprocessor, Computational model design, static and dynamic tasks solution, learned skills help to understand the static and dynamics behavior of structure, learn to operate the ANSYS program based on FEM.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

SAS IP, Inc.: ANSYS 7.0 Documentation. 1990-2002 SAS IP, Inc., 2002.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch S , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch S , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch K , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch K , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch K , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer