Jan 29 2007
The School of Engineering at the University of Surrey cordially invites you to to attend the Numerical Modelling in Materials Engineering to be held at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK on 11 - 15 June, 2007. The aims of the course are to: explain the underlying principles of finite element analysis; introduce models for the constitutive behaviour of materials under different conditions; demonstrate the application of finite element analysis in modelling the processing of materials and the behaviour of structural elements/components under a range of loading situations. All the main classes of engineering materials will be considered.
Content includes:
The application of numerical analysis techniques in materials engineering. Principles of finite element analysis. Appropriate constitutive relations for describing material deformation and failure behaviour under a wide range of conditions. Applications in modelling materials processing. Applications in modelling deformation and failure of structural elements under load. Case studies involving metal, ceramic, polymer and polymer composite materials will be used to illustrate different analysis techniques and the different constitutive behaviours of the materials under consideration. Examples from processing technologies will include metal forming, sintering of ceramics, flow in polymers, fabric drape in composites. Examples from structural analysis will include creep/fatigue interactions in high temperature metallic components, impact problems, adhesive joints and polymer composite engine components.
Practical classes will provide delegates the opportunity to carry out finite element analyses of varying degrees of sophistication (elastic analysis, elasto-plastic analyses, creep analysis).
Students will understand the application of numerical analysis techniques, in particular finite element analysis, in a range of engineering applications and be aware of the attractions and limitations of such techniques. They will also gain knowledge of the different constitutive relations appropriate for describing the behaviour of different classes of materials under a range of conditions.