Introduction to engineering simulations

ID: 1469
Course type: vocational and applied
Course coordinator: Ivanov D. Toni
Lecturers: Davidović S. Nikola, Ivanov D. Toni, Simonović M. Aleksandar
Contact: Ivanov D. Toni
Level of studies: B.Sc. (undergraduate) Academic Studies – Mechanical Engineering
ECTS: 6
Final exam type: oral
Department: Department of Aerospace Engineering

Lectures

Goal

Introducing students to engineering simulations based on continuum mechanics. Understanding a well-defined problem as a set of physical laws and additional conditions that define the uniqueness and existence of a solution. Familiarization with the influence of the type of problem on the choice and type of additional conditions, as well as on the choice of approximation for solving model problems. Enabling students to independently use commercially available and develop their programs for simulating engineering problems.

Outcome

By mastering the study program, the student acquires sufficient theoretical knowledge to recognize the type of problem, the type and number of additional conditions needed to unambiguously define the problem being simulated. Recognizes basic schemes for approximation of typical problems. Masters the principles for elementary programming related to simulations of continuous environments. Observes the structure of simulation software consisting of preprocessing, simulation and visualization.

Theoretical teaching

1. An introduction to engineering simulations where students are introduced to typical problems. 2. Basics of numerical methods and mathematical modelling of physical problems. 3. Application of numerical methods for solving engineering problems 4. Theoretical basis for the use of modern software tools for solving typical problems

Practical teaching

Practical teaching consists of several parts: 1. Introduction to the different software environments and software tools for engineering simulations. 2. Introduction to the basic modules and commands of commercially available software. 3. Auditory exercises in which the material from the lectures is elaborated. 4. Solving examples that include the complete process from geometry preparation to display, verification and validation of the obtained results. 5. Preparation of students for writing seminar papers and presentation of assignments.

Attendance requirement

no necessary requirements.

Resources

Computer laboratory with necessary software. Teaching notes and instructions for the independent assignments. Internet resources.

Assigned hours

Total assigned hours: 75

Active teaching (theoretical)

New material: 25
Elaboration and examples (recapitulation): 5

Active teaching (practical)

Auditory exercises: 0
Laboratory exercises: 18
Calculation tasks: 5
Seminar paper: 5
Project: 0
Consultations: 0
Discussion/workshop: 2
Research study work: 0

Knowledge test

Review and grading of calculation tasks: 0
Review and grading of lab reports: 0
Review and grading of seminar papers: 10
Review and grading of the project: 0
Test: 0
Test: 0
Final exam: 5

Knowledge test (100 points total)

Activity during lectures: 15
Test/test: 0
Laboratory practice: 0
Calculation tasks: 20
Seminar paper: 35
Project: 0
Final exam: 30
Requirement for taking the exam (required number of points): 35

Literature

Paul M. Kurowski, "Finite Element Analysis for Design Engineers", SAE International, 2017; N. H. Kim, B. V. Sankar, A. V. Kumar, "Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design", John Wiley & Sons, 2018; J. H. Ferziger, M. Perić, "Computational Methods for Fluid Dynamics 3rd ed.", Springer, 2002; J. D. Anderson Jr., "Computational Fluid Dynamics, The Basics with Applications", McGraw-Hill Inc., 1995; Lecture notes, problem statements, solution instructions, etc, 2023.