Finite Element analysis (FEA) is a widely used method for examining any complex system by dividing it into small elements that can be easily evaluated. This expert guide will show you how to apply FEA in manufacturing to enhance the precision and quality of your products.
Especially written for engineers in smaller firms, or smaller departments of larger firms, where computer resources are limited, the book features:
• An introduction to PC-based FEA
• Guidance on getting started, plus a beginning tutorial on problem solving
• Detailed chapters on structural analysis, steady-state thermal analysis, transient heat transfer analysis, and fluid flow analysis using the suite of ALGOR software.
• Real-world applications in FEA in the manufacture of commercial and industrial products.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Applied Finite Element Analysis in Manufacturing Engineering
Chapter 2 : What are the Minimum Realistic Hardware Requirements for Doing FEA on Personal Computers?
Chapter 3 : Fundamentals of Applied Finite Element Analysis
Chapter 4 : Introduction to Using the Algor Interactive Systems, Inc. FEA Package and Verification Problems
Chapter 5 : Applications of Finite Element Methods
Chapter 6 : FEA in Tools, Molds, and Dies
Chapter 7 : FEA in Automotive Support Industries
Chapter 8 : Music Products and FEA
Chapter 9 : Applications to Military Products
Chapter 10 : FEA in Consumer Medical Products
Chapter 11 : An Example of FEA in the Utility Industry
Appendix A
References
Further Reading
Index
