The student project is a significant portion of the course curriculum.
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:
- Large deformation analysis of a rubber sheet with holes.
- Large deformation analysis of a thick-walled rubber cylinder subjected to internal pressure.
- Large displacement collapse analysis of an elastic thin structure (beam, plate, shell structure).
- Elasto-plastic collapse analysis of a structure, for example a truss bridge.
- Thermal stress analysis of a structure.
- Analysis of fluid flow in a chamber or around an obstruction.
- Analysis of a forced or natural convection fluid flow problem.
- Analysis of a problem related to your research.
- 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.