151-0042-01L  Engineering Tool: FEM-Programs

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersG. Kress, C. Thurnherr
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentThe Engineering Tool-courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only.

Only one Engineering Tool course can be chosen per semester.


AbstractThe course "Introduction to FEM programs" familiarizes the students with performing of simple structural analyses with the finite-element method.
ObjectiveBecoming familiar with using a modern finite-element program. Learn how to perform structural analyses of complex parts designed with CAD. Critical results interpretation by way of convergence analysis.
ContentConsidered programs: ANSYS Workbench
Lecture notesCourse material: The material bases on that of the firm CADFEM Switzerland and are complemented according to our needs.
LiteratureNo textbooks required
Prerequisites / Noticenone