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Projects

The student project is a significant portion of the course curriculum.



Term Project


Every student is required to complete a term project. The objective of this task is that each student obtains hands-on experience in solving analysis problems using a typical finite element code. The term project should address a problem solution in solids and structures, fluid flows, or fluid-structure interactions using ADINA.

Some suggested projects:

  1. Large deformation analysis of a rubber sheet with holes.
  2. Large deformation analysis of a thick-walled rubber cylinder subjected to internal pressure.
  3. Large displacement collapse analysis of an elastic thin structure (beam, plate, shell structure).
  4. Elasto-plastic collapse analysis of a structure, for example a truss bridge.
  5. Thermal stress analysis of a structure.
  6. Analysis of fluid flow in a chamber or around an obstruction.
  7. Analysis of a forced or natural convection fluid flow problem.
  8. Analysis of a problem related to your research.
  9. Develop a nonlinear finite element program based on STAP (see textbook).

Note: Please choose a (tractable) problem that you can analyze in depth in the very limited time available.

The project work typically involves the following steps:

  • Choose a problem and consider a simple mathematical model of the problem (geometry, material data, boundary conditions) such that in the first instance you can compare analysis results with some analytical results.
  • Solve this "simple" problem using ADINA. Obtain an accurate solution.
  • Now increase the complexity of the problem (for example, assume that the material response is nonlinear) and re-solve the problem. Obtain an accurate solution using different finite elements, different meshes etc. Ask "what if" questions and experiment with the finite element method.
  • In each case, interpret the calculated response.

Please hand-in a short description (a few sentences) of the project you would like to select. This description must be approved for you to proceed.

 


 



 








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