ENGINEERING TOOLS AND METHODS
• Degrees of Freedom • Common FEA Assumptions • Mesh Concerns • Discretization Error and the Convergence Process
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis .8 Hours | On Demand Course I.D.# PD531241ON Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computer-aided engineering (CAE) tool used to analyze how a design reacts under real-world conditions. Useful in structural, vibration, and thermal analysis, FEA has been widely implemented by automotive companies and is used by design engineers as a tool during the product devel- opment process. Design engineers analyze their own designs while they are still in the form of easily modifiable CAD models to allow for quick turnaround times and to ensure prompt implementation of analysis results in the design process. While FEA software is readily available, successful use of FEA as a design tool still requires an understanding of FEA basics. This introduction to FEA will expose you to key concepts in FEA and give an overview of the FEA process, including the steps needed to conduct FEA, finite element types and orders, common assumptions that lead to serious errors in results, and areas you should be concerned with when discretizing a model. This SAE-produced course also includes an introduction to discretization error and convergence analysis and explains how they impact results in FEA projects. While the course module is just over 50 minutes in length, the estimated time to completion, including knowledge checks and the learning assessment is one hour. Learning Objectives By participating in this On Demand Course, you will be able to: • Identify the purpose of using FEA in the design process • Explain the differences between using different element orders • Explain the differences in the number of degrees of freedom between different element types • Recite commonly made assumptions in FEA projects and summarize effects of each assumption • Define convergence process and explain why it is used in the FEA process • Define discretization error and summarize its impact in the FEA process Who Should Attend This SAE-produced course addresses the needs of design engineers who are not specialized analysts but need to use the Finite Element Analysis to analyze a new product during the design process. Also non-specialist FEA users, R&D engineers and managers, project engineers, and product engineers can benefit from FEA concepts.
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SAE International
Fee: $85
.1 CEUs
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Introduction to FMEA: What, Why, When and How 1 Hour | On Demand Course I.D.# PD531422ON
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is an essential part of any product design or redesign activity. FMEA is a proactive, quantitative, qualitative, step-by-step approach for identifying and analyzing all potential points of failure in any product or service. This team-based activity can dramatically improve product performance. It can also reduce manufacturing issues at the component, system, and processing level. This module gives a high-level overview of FMEA facts: WHAT an FMEA is, WHY they are used, WHEN an FMEA is created, WHO is on the FMEA development team, and HOW the FMEA form is completed. The history of FMEAs, standards, and team responsi- bilities are also discussed. All material is in conjunction with current industry standards, such as SAE J1739. While the course module is approximately 25 minutes in length, the estimated time to completion, including knowledge checks and the learning assessment is one hour. Learning Objectives By participating in this On Demand Course, you will be able to: • Describe the FMEA history, terms, standards and types • State the benefits and advantages of using an FMEA • Describe the composition and responsibilities of an FMEA team • Explain when an FMEA is needed and the timing involved • Describe the basic information and inputs required in each column of an FMEA form Who Should Attend This course is designed for individuals who need an overview of the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis process and tool including project and program managers, as well as design and devel- opment, process, product, quality, and application engineers. Topical Outline • Lesson 1: Introduction • Lesson 2: WHAT is Failure Mode and Effects Analysis? • Lesson 3: WHY should we use FMEA?
Topical Outline • FEA Definition and Process • Discretizing and Characteristics of Finite Elements
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