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The FEA Man

This repository contains lecture notes, code examples, calculation resources, and tutorials related to Technical Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis. It's designed to be a learning resource for students and professionals interested in these fields. The subject cover topics such as linear and nonlinear FEA, technical mechanics, and topology optimization. The resources section includes reference to books, papers, and websites that can help you deepen your knowledge of Technical Mechanics and Finite Element Analysis. We welcome contributions from the community, so please feel free to submit pull requests or issues if you'd like to add your own code or resources to the repository.

It serves as FEA knowledge database and Know-How documentation as well as community processes.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool for solving complex engineering problems. But sometimes, it can also be a source of frustration for engineers who struggle to set up the simulation correctly and obtain reliable results. Plus, FEA can be a frustrating process of trial and error to get the simulation to converge and produce accurate results. That’s why some people jokingly call FEA “Frustration Engineering Algorithm”. In this repository, we will share some tips and tricks to make FEA less frustrating and hopefully more rewarding.

Contents Under Docs

The "docs" directory typically contains documentation related to the Finite Element Analysis software, analysis methods, or code. This may include user guides, installation instructions, API documentation, release notes, and other resources that help users understand and use the FEA software & simulation effectively. The "docs" folder is structured in a way that allows users to easily navigate and find the information they need, and may include subfolders and markdown files for better organization and readability. Overall, the "docs" folder is an important part of TheFEAMan repository aiming to help users get started with and use the software effectively.

TM Formelsammlung

Databank for Applied Technical Mechanics 1-3 Formulary.

Literature

Lecture notes from various FEA Professors and materials from third party resources.

Bibliography Recommendation: Methods and Applications

Bibliography Recommendation is a curated list of resources related to Finite Element Analysis (FEA). This list include books, research papers, articles, and other publications that provide insights and guidance on various aspects of FEA, such as theory, numerical methods, simulation techniques, and applications. The list is compiled by experts in the field of FEA, and serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals who want to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in FEA. The bibliography is organized according to user expertise levels, making it easy for users to find relevant resources quickly and efficiently. All in all, it is a useful source of references for anyone interested in advancing their knowledge and expertise in FEA.

Beginner Levels

  • [EN] "An Introduction to the Finite Element Method (FEM) for Differential Equations" by Mohammad Asadzadeh
  • [EN] "Finite Element Procedures" by K.J. Bathe
  • [EN] "A First Course in the Finite Element Method" by Daryl L. Logan
  • [EN] "Finite Element Method: A Practical Course" by S. S. Bhavikatti
  • [EN] "An Introduction to the Finite Element Method" by J. N. Reddy
  • [EN] "The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals" by Olek C. Zienkiewicz and Robert L. Taylor
  • [DE] "Finite-Elemente-Methoden" von K.J. Bathe
  • [DE] "Technische Mechanik 1: Statik" von Dietmar Gross, Werner Hauger, Jörg Schröder und Wolfgang A. Wall
  • [DE] "Technische Mechanik 2: Elastostatik" von Dietmar Gross , Werner Hauger , Jörg Schröder , Wolfgang A. Wall
  • [DE] "Technische Mechanik 3: Kinetik" von Dietmar Gross, Werner Hauger, Jörg Schröder, und Wolfgang A. Wall
  • [DE] "Technische Mechanik 4: Hydromechanik, Elemente der Höheren Mechanik, Numerische Methoden" von Dietmar Gross, Werner Hauger und Peter Wriggers

Intermediate Levels

  • [EN] "The Finite Element Method and Applications in Engineering Using ANSYS®" by Erdogan Madenci and Ibrahim Guven
  • [EN] "Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS" by Saeed Moaveni
  • [EN] "Building Better Products with Finite Element Analysis" by Vince Adams and Abraham Askenazi
  • [EN] "The Finite Element Analysis of Shells – Fundamentals" by D. Chapelle and K.J. Bathe
  • [EN] "The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis" by Thomas J. R. Hughes
  • [EN] "Finite Element Method: Basic Concepts and Applications" by Darrell W. Pepper and Juan C. Heinrich
  • [EN] "Practical Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Engineering-FEA Academy" by Dominique Madier
  • [DE] "FEM-Praxis mit SolidWorks: Simulation durch Kontrollrechnung und Messung verifizieren" von Michael Brand
  • [DE] "Strukturdynamik: Diskrete Systeme und Kontinua" von Robert Gasch, Klaus Knothe, und Robert Liebich
  • [DE] "Methode der finiten Elemente für Ingenieure: Eine Einführung in die numerischen Grundlagen und Computersimulation" von Michael Jung und Ulrich Langer

Expert Levels

  • [EN] "Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures" by Ted Belytschko, Wing Kam Liu, and Brian Moran
  • [EN] "Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)" by David C. Barton & John D. Fieldhouse
  • [EN] "Low- and high-frequency NVH CAE – test methods for development of a lightweight sedan design" by Yuksel Gur & David A. Wagner & Jian Pan
  • [EN] "Computational Contact and Impact Mechanics: Fundamentals of Modeling Interfacial Phenomena in Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis" by Tod A. Laursen
  • [EN] "Fluid-Structure Interactions: Slender Structures and Axial Flow" by Michael P. Paidoussis
  • [EN] "Fluid-Structure Interactions: Cross-Flow-Induced Instabilities" by Michael P. Païdoussis, Stuart J. Price, Emmanuel de Langre
  • [EN] "Finite Element Analysis on Badminton Racket Design Parameters" by Fakhrizal Azmy Nasruddin, Muhamad Noor Harun, Ardiyansyah Syahrom, Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Abdul Hafidz Omar, Andreas Öchsner
  • [EN] "Finite Element Analysis of Non-Newtonian Flow: Theory and Software" by Dr Hou-Cheng Huang, Dr Zheng-Hua Li, Dr Asif S. Usmani
  • [DE] "Festkörpermechanik und Materialtheorie für nichtlineare FEM" von Frank Ihlenburg
  • [DE] "Nichtlineare Finite-Elemente-Berechnungen mit ANSYS Workbench: Strukturmechanik, Kontakt, Material, große Verformungen" von Wilhelm Rust
  • [DE] "Lineare und nichtlineare FEM: Eine Einführung mit Anwendungen in der Umformsimulation mit LS-DYNA®" von Marcus Wagner
  • [DE] "Nichtlineare Finite-Element-Methoden" von Peter Wriggers

FEA Online Resources

Collection of learning materials that can help you master the numerical technique of finite element method (FEM). Whether you are an engineer, designer, hobbyist or student, you can find resources that suit your needs and goals. You can learn the basics of FEM theory, how to set up and solve problems using FEM software, how to interpret and validate the results, and how to apply FEM to various engineering domains. You can also access online platform that provide interactive interfaces for FEM simulations. Finite Element Analysis Online Resources can help you reduce the number of physical prototypes and experiments, optimize your designs, and develop better products faster.

Theory

Software Applications

FEA Software Packages

FEA Software Company Platform Commercial/Open Source Features Availability for Educational/Research/Free Use
ANSYS Workbench ANSYS Inc. Windows, Linux, Unix Commercial Static and dynamic analysis, Multiphysics simulation, heat transfer, structural mechanics, electromagnetics, meshing tools, optimization Available for educational and research use with limitations through ANSYS Academic Program
MEDINA/PERMAS T-Systems / INTES GmbH Windows, Linux, Unix Commercial Nonlinear analysis, contact analysis, dynamic analysis, heat transfer, fluid-structure interaction, multiphysics, optimization, meshing tools PERMAS is available for research and academic purposes with a limited number of elements. MEDINA only commercially available.
z88 z88.de Windows, Linux, Unix Open Source Linear and nonlinear analysis, structural mechanics, optimization Free for non-commercial use, source code available
Salome-Meca (Pre-,Post-processing) / Code_Aster EDF Windows, Linux, Unix Open Source Pre-processing, Meshing, Solver, Post-processing, Coupled Multiphysics Analysis / Solver, Nonlinear Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Heat Transfer, Contact Analysis, Material Models Available for Educational/Research/Free Use
VisPER/PERMAS INTES GmbH Windows, Linux, Unix Commercial Nonlinear analysis, contact analysis, dynamic analysis, heat transfer, fluid-structure interaction, multiphysics, optimization, meshing tools Available for research and academic purposes with a limited number of elements
CloudCalc CloudCalc Inc. Web-based Commercial Structural analysis, code compliance, optimization, real-time collaboration Free trial available, educational discounts offered
Simuleon Simuleon B.V. Windows Commercial Nonlinear analysis, structural mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, multiphysics, optimization, meshing tools Free for educational institutions and research purposes with a limited number of elements
OnScale OnScale Inc. Windows, Linux, Cloud-based Commercial Multiphysics simulation, structural mechanics, acoustics, electromagnetics, thermal analysis Free Community Plan available for non-commercial use, educational discounts offered
Abaqus Dassault Systemes Windows, Linux Commercial Nonlinear analysis, contact analysis, dynamic analysis, heat transfer, fluid-structure interaction, multiphysics, optimization, meshing tools Available for educational and research use with limitations through SIMULIA Academic Program
COMSOL COMSOL Inc. Windows, Linux, Unix Commercial Multiphysics simulation, heat transfer, structural mechanics, electromagnetics, acoustics, chemical reactions, meshing tools, optimization Available for educational and research use with limitations through COMSOL Academic Program
LS-DYNA Livermore Software Technology Corp. Windows, Linux, Unix Commercial Nonlinear analysis, explicit dynamics, crashworthiness, impact analysis, fluid-structure interaction, multiphysics, optimization Available for educational and research use with limitations through LSTC Academic Program
Nastran/Patran (Pre-/Postprocessing) Siemens PLM Software Windows, Linux, Unix Commercial Static and dynamic analysis, structural mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, multiphysics, optimization, meshing tools Available for educational and research use with limitations through Siemens Academic Program
SolidWorks Simulation Dassault Systemes Windows Commercial Static and dynamic analysis, structural mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, multiphysics, optimization, meshing tools Available for educational and research use with limitations through SOLIDWORKS Academic Program
Femap Siemens PLM Software Windows Commercial Static and dynamic analysis, structural mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, meshing tools, optimization Available for educational and research use with limitations through Siemens Academic Program
SimScale SimScale GmbH Web-based Commercial/Open Source Multiphysics simulation, heat transfer, structural mechanics, electromagnetics, acoustics, meshing tools, optimization Free plan available for non-commercial use, with limited simulation time and features
HyperWorks Altair Engineering Inc. Windows, Linux Commercial Static and dynamic analysis, structural mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, optimization, meshing tools Available for educational and research use with limitations through Altair Academic Program
Autodesk Nastran Autodesk Inc. Windows Commercial Static and dynamic analysis, structural mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetics Available for educational and research use with limitations through Autodesk Education Community
CalculiX CalculiX Windows, Linux Open Source Linear and nonlinear analysis, heat transfer, fluid-structure interaction, contact analysis, optimization Open source and free to use for all purposes
Elmer CSC - IT Center for Science Ltd. Windows, Linux, Unix Open Source Multiphysics simulation, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, electromagnetics, structural mechanics Open source and free to use for all purposes
ADINA ADINA R&D Inc. Windows, Linux, Unix Commercial Multiphysics simulation, linear and nonlinear analysis, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, electromagnetics, optimization Available for educational and research use

Contributing

Contributions to this repository are welcome. If you find a bug or have a suggestion for improvement, please submit an issue or pull request.

License

This repository is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.