Tri-Valley University

4455 Stoneridge Drive

Pleasanton CA 94588
http://trivalleyuniversity.org
E-mail:tvu@trivalleyuniversity.org

Course Syllabus

ME 310 FEA with ANSYS

Term: TBA

Course Schedule:
TBA
Instructor:
TBA
Course Description
This course emphasizes Finite Element Analysis principle and application mainly with ANSYS
simulation tool. Topics cover FEA theory, mesh types; domain discretization, polynomial
interpolation, application of boundary conditions, assembly of global arrays, and solution of the
resulting algebraic systems. FEA in structure mechanics, and in micro-electro-mechanical
system; ANSYS simulation for dynamics, elasticity and plasticity, thermal and fluid system, and
MEMS devices, with design simulation cases and examples.
Prerequisite: ME300
Course Credit Hours & Length:
3 credit hours; 15 weeks of instruction
Course Objectives
(1) To gain basic knowledge and understanding of principle of FEA.
(2) To gain the knowledge of practical FEA with ANSYS.
(2) To become familiar with FEA application cases in dynamics, elasticity and plasticity, thermal and fluid and
MEMS.
Text
1. The Finite Element method, Fifth Edition, O.C. Zienkiewicz & R.L. Taylor, Vol.1, Butterworth Heinemann, 2000, ISBN
0-7506 5049 4.
2. ANSYS, Fundamental FEA Concepts and Application,

Grade
Home Work 30%

Midterm Exam 30%

Final Exam 30%

Class Participation 10%

Schedule of Topics
 Tri-Valley University
4455 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton CA 94588
http://trivalleyuniversity.org
E-mail:tvu@trivalleyuniversity.org

Course Syllabus

Lec 1 Class Syllabus

Introduction, Class Syllabus, The Standard discrete system
Textbook 1 Chap 1

Lec 2 A direct approach to problems in elasticity

HW #1
Textbook 1 Chap 2

Lec 3 FEA Concept

Homework #2
Textbook 1 Chap 3

Lec 4 Plane Stress and Plane Strain, Axisymmetric stress analysis, three-dimensional stress
analysis
Homework 3
Textbook 1Chap. 4 &5&6

Lec 5 Stead-state field problem-heat conduction, electric and magnetic potential, fluid flow
Homework 4
Textbook 1 Chap 7

Lec 6 “Standard” and “Hierarchical” element shape functions

Homework 5
Textbook 1 Chap 8

Lec 7 Mapped elements and numerical integration-“infinite” and “singularity” elements

Preparing for Midterm
Textbook 1 Chap 9

Lec 8 Midterm Exam

Lec 9 The patch test, reduced integration and non-conforming elements

Homework 6
Textbook 1 Chap 10

Lec 10 Mixed formulation and constraints-complete field methods

Homework 7
Textbook 1 Chap 11

Lec 11 Incompressible materials, mixed methods

Homework 8
Textbook 1 Chap 12
 Tri-Valley University
4455 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton CA 94588
http://trivalleyuniversity.org
E-mail:tvu@trivalleyuniversity.org

Course Syllabus

Lec 12 Mixed formulation and constraints

Homework 9
Textbook 1 Chap 13

Lec 13 Adaptive finite element refinement, point-based approximation,

Homework 10
Chap 15, 16, 17
Lec 14 ANSYS Applications
Homework 11
Chap. 18, 19, & 20 TB2

Lec 15 Final Exam

Method of Instruction
Lectures and handouts, discussions, quiz.
Attendance
Classroom attendance in mandatory, attendance is monitored through the class attendance module.
Grade Scale
Approximate letter grade range
93 <= A  <= 100
90  <=  A-  <= 93
87  <=  B+  <=  90
83  <=  B  <=  87
80  <=  B-  <=  83
77 <=  C+  <=  80
73  <=  C  <=  77
70  <=  C-  <=  73
67 <=  D+  <=   70
60  <=  D  <=   67
     F  <=   60

Academic Integrity
TVU Policy requires that all students honor the Academic Integrity Code. Students who involve in cheating will receive an “F”.
Second offense in any course will result in suspension from the university.