NUMERICAL MODELLING  IN  MATERIALS  ENGINEERING

University of Surrey

23 – 27 June 2003

This course introduces numerical modelling in materials engineering, with
particular emphasis on Finite Element modelling.  The course is suitable
for those with no formal prior training in the field.  The aims of the
course are to provide an explanation of the underlying principles of finite
element analysis, to introduce models for the constitutive behaviour of
materials under different conditions, to demonstrate the application of
finite element analysis in modelling the processing of materials and the
behaviour of structural materials/components under a range of loading
situations. Linear and non-linear problems will be considered and a range
of applications will be drawn from all the main classes of engineering
materials.  Lectures will be given by experts in the field with experience
of teaching to practising engineers and materials scientists on post-
experience courses.

Supervised practical sessions (primarily using the FEA code ANSYS) and
exercise classes will enable delegates to work on carefully structured
problems, designed to explore the potential and limitations of the
technique, and to discuss these with the lecturers.

Much of the course is based around the NAFEMS book “How to Tackle Non-
Linear Finite Element Analysis” and the author of this, Professor Andrew
Crocombe, is a principal lecturer on the course.

LECTURE CONTENT

1.  Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
2.  Modelling with Finite Elements
3.  Material models for elastic behaviour and fracture
4.  Typical Finite element codes
5.  Introduction to non-linear analysis
6.  Material elasto-plasticity: constitutive behaviour
7.  Implementing plasticity-related non-linearity within FE models
8.  Material non-linearity - time dependent phenomena (creep, visco-
elasticity, visco-plasticity): constitutive behaviour
9.  Implementing time-dependent non-linearity within FE models
10.  Computer Simulation of Microstructure Evolution
11.  Molecular Dynamic Simulation of Nano-scale Phenomena
12.  Modelling impact events
13.  Finite element analysis of adhesively bonded joints
14.  Modelling of Polymer Flow
15.  Modelling of composites processing

This course can be taken in isolation or studied as part of a part time MSc
Programme. The standard cost is £975 however there are a limited number of
free places sponsored by EPSRC.

For registrations and enquiries please contact Margaret Morgan (T)
01483 689378, (E) [log in to unmask] or Derek Saunders (T) 01483 689612,
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