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.
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.
Databank for applied technical mechanics 1-3 formulary.
Lecture notes from various FEA Professors and materials from third party resources.
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.
- [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
- [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
- [EN] "Nonlinear Finite Elements for Continua and Structures" by Ted Belytschko, Wing Kam Liu, and Brian Moran
- [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
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.
- Introduction to Finite Element Methods
- Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Fluids I
- Finite Element Analysis of Solids and Fluids II
- Finite Element Procedures for Solids and Structures
- Techniques for Structural Analysis and Design
- Computational Mechanics of Materials
- Classical Mechanics
- Classical Mechanics II
- Structural Mechanics
- Mechanics Of Materials
- Mechanics And Materials I
- Mechanics And Materials II
- Mechanical Behavior Of Materials
- Polymer Engineering
- Dynamics
- Tribology
- FEM Helden
- FEA for All
- MIT Video Lectures: "Finite Element Procedures for Solids and Structures – Linear Analysis"
- MIT Video Lectures: "Finite Element Procedures for Solids and Structures – Nonlinear Analysis"
- Engineering Mechanics I
- Engineering Mechanics II
- Numerical Computation for Mechanical Engineers
- Engineer4Free: Structural Analysis
- A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations
- How to check any mechanical product design with linear static
- HyperPhysics
- Greek alphabet in Finite-Element-Methods & Technical Mechanics Calculation
- Understanding the Finite Element Method
- Plane Stress and Plane Strain in FEA
- ANSYS: Ansys Innovation Courses
- ANSYS: Ansys Learning Forums
- ANSYS: PyAnsys: Python APIs. Make your own GUI, handle results how you like or even connect Ansys to other tools; this allows you to interact with Ansys solvers in a way that's useful for you.
- ANSYS: Getting Started with Ansys Student
- ANSYS: Learn with Ansys Mechanical Tutorials
- ANSYS: Ansys Student Team Mechanical Tutorials
- ANSYS: Ansys OnScale – 10 Free Monthly Core Hours
- ANSYS: Getting Started with Ansys Mechanical
- ANSYS: Fundamental Topics in Contact
- ANSYS: Topics in Metal Plasticity
- ANSYS: Linear Elastic Materials
- ANSYS: Volumetric and Deviatoric Behavior
- ANSYS: Stress Analysis in Solid Mechanics
- ANSYS: Strain in Deformation Analysis
- ANSYS: Preloaded Bolted Joint Analysis
- ANSYS: Intro to Heat Transfer in Mechanical Structures
- ANSYS: Solid Modeling With Ansys SpaceClaim
| 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 |
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