What it is about
You will receive a practical introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM) with a focus on applications in aerospace. You will work with industrial standard software (MSC Nastran / Optistruct), learn the structure and typical errors of FE models, and by the end of the course you will be able to create, analyze, and evaluate simple models.
What you will be able to do
- Understand the construction of finite element models for structural analysis
- Analyze finite element models (Nastran)
- Evaluate simulation results and error messages
- Create simple finite element models (Nastran)
What the module consists of
- Praktikumpractical application and exercises directly at the computer; creation and analysis of FE models
- Projektown creation of an FE model and analysis as examination work
- Präsentationshort presentation of project results (~10 minutes)
Teaching method
- Praktische Anwendungen am Computerto deepen theoretical foundations through direct application
- Lecture/Exercisesto convey pitfalls and procedures in building FE models
- Learning materials and models on the learning platformfor self-study and deepening