Registration Form

Short Term Course

on

Applications of Finite Element Methods for Academic & Industrial Research

(TEQIP-II sponsored) 0608 June 2013
Name:___________________________________ Designation:______________________________ Age:_____________________________________ Sex:_____________________________________ Name & Address of Organization _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Phone no: (O)______________(R)_____________ Mobile:___________________________________ Email:____________________________________ Educational Qualification:___________________ Professional Experience:____________________ Cheque / DD No.___________Dated___________ for Rs. 300 Drawn in favor of The Director, NIT Trichy .

Applications of Finite Element Methods for Academic & Industrial Research

(TEQIP-II sponsored)

Short Term Course on

About NIT Trichy

The National Institute of Technology (formerly known as Regional Engineering College) Tiruchirappalli, situated in the heart of Tamil Nadu on the banks of river Cauvery, was started as a joint and co-operative venture of the Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1964 with a view to catering to the needs of man -power in technology for the country. The college was conferred with autonomy in financial and administrative matters to achieve rapid development in 1986. Later in the year 2003 Deemed University status was granted by MHRD and renamed as National Institute of Technology. The institution offers Under Graduate Courses in ten branches and Post Graduate Courses in twenty one disciplines of Engineering & Technology and Science besides Ph.D. and M.S. (by research) in all the departments. The college is an example of cultural unity with students drawn from most of the states in the country. NITT is witnessing an exponential growth in R&D activities. Apart from a large consultancy work undertaken by our engineering departments, academic research gains its momentum day by day.

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Course Coordinators

Dr. T. Ramesh Dr. N. Siva Shanmugam Dr. K. Sankaranarayanasamy

Department of Mechanical Engineering

One among the first three departments to be established in 1964 in the institute, the Mechanical Engineering Department of NITT has had the reputation of being among the finest in the country and is dedicated towards the advancement of technology and science. Keeping itself up to date with the latest developments and trends in the field and with a dedicated faculty of highly qualified and experienced members in all streams of mechanical engineering, the department consistently strives to provide world class facilities for education and research.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli620 015, Tamil Nadu
http://www.nitt.edu/home/academics/departments/mech/

The department has an excellent industrial interaction and contributes to the industry by offering consultancy services. Some of them are: Heavy Alloy Penetrator Project (HAPP), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and its ancillaries.

Overview
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is the current industry standard method for solving complex mechanical problems using computers. Simply, it works by breaking down a complex problem into a series of much smaller and more easily solvable connected problems. FEA is a powerful tool is used in practically all engineering applications today; but it must be treated with care and understanding because it is also very easy to get incorrect answers. FEA will not tell you if you have set up your analysis incorrectly. This means that, even if you understand the entire math and physics at work, simple mistakes in the initial conditions can yield good looking results that are completely wrong.

Course Contents
Introduction Finite Element Method Finite Element Approximation Functions One Dimensional Problems Basic Concepts to Two Dimensional Problems Examples in Solid Mechanics and Heat Transfer Applications of FEM in Structural Engineering Thermal Engineering BioMechanics Topological Optimization Welding Automotives Micro and Nano Engineering Hands-On-Training ANSYS WORKBENCH Sessions will be handled by Experts from IITs, IIST, NITs and R & D organizations.

Sponsorship Certificate
Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr_____________________________ _________________________________________ is an employee of our Institute / Organization is hereby sponsored and he / she will be permitted to attend the course in full, if selected. Date: Place: Signature of the Sponsoring Authority

Course Objectives
A variety of specializations under the umbrella of the Mechanical Engineering discipline (such as aeronautical, biomechanical, and automotive industries) commonly use integrated FEM in design and development of their products. In the field of mechanical engineering, Finite Element Simulation has become a well appreciated research tool for the prediction of stresses, strains etc. It is an inevitable technique for simulating the research problems of various physics. Understanding the theoretical background of the Finite Element Method is still in imprecise stage for many of the researchers. There are many tools developed and made available in the research scenario which helps the researchers to solve their problems in a virtual domain. Several modern FEM packages include specific components such as thermal, electromagnetic, fluid, and structural working environments. The objective of this short term course is to make the participants to understand the basic concepts behind the Finite Element Method by arranging expert lectures and make them comfortable to solve different problems of various physics by providing hands-on-training on the familiar FEM tools like ANSYS WORKBENCH. The ultimate aim of this short term course is to train the beginners of researchers from academia and industrial sectors.

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Registration Details
The interested participants may also download the registration form from our website www.nitt.edu/home/ and the filled forms may be sent through proper channel to the course coordinators along with the Demand Draft for Rs. 300/- (Faculty members/Research Scholars) or Rs. 1000/- (Professionals from Industries/ Government organizations) per participant drawn in favor of The Director, NIT Trichy, so as to reach us on or before 04th June, 2013. The participants are also requested to confirm their participation in the short term course by sending an e-mail to any of the coordinators before 05th June, 2013. The participants will be provided free boarding and lodging. Accommodation will be arranged in the NIT hostels. No TA/DA will be paid to the participants.

The registration form together with DD should be sent to

Dr. T. Ramesh & Dr. N. Siva Shanmugam

CoordinatorsSort Term Course on FEM Department of Mechanical Engineering National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli620 015. Tamil Nadu Phone: 0431-2503418,3425 Fax: 0431-2500133 Mobile: 9994339803, 9443649278 Email: tramesh@nitt.edu, nsiva@nitt.edu

Important Dates
Last date for receiving applications 04 June 2013 Intimation to participants 05 June 2013 Course Dates 06-08 June 2013