Course syllabus

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  2. Course syllabus

010083023-67 การออกแบบและการจำลองด้วยวิธีไฟไนเอลิเมนต์ (Simulation and Design with Finite Element Method)

Course Syllabus

Data entry : Assoc.Prof. Dr.Petch Jearanaisilawong
1. Course number and name

010083023-67 การออกแบบและการจำลองด้วยวิธีไฟไนเอลิเมนต์ (Simulation and Design with Finite Element Method)

2. Credits and contact hours

3(3-0-6)

3. Instructor’s or course coordinator’s name

Assoc.Prof. Dr.Petch Jearanaisilawong

4. Text book, title, author, and year

5. Specific course information

  1. brief description of the content of the course (catalog description)
    Basics of simulations, problem modeling, underlying physics and numerical approaches; geometric models, meshes; simulations in applied mechanics and heat transfer; examples and projects using commercial simulation software to analyze industrial applications.
  2. prerequisites or co-requisites
    010083022-67 Numerical Method for Engineers
    010083122-67 Mechanical Design
  3. indicate whether a required, elective, or selected elective (as per Table 5-1) course in the program
    Required :

6. Specific goals for the course

  1. specific outcomes of instruction (e.g. The student will be able to explain the significance of current research about a particular topic.)
    1. CLO1 1. Show an ability to model mechanical problems in a framework of numerical simulations
    2. CLO2 2. Show an ability to understand, idealize and simplify physical problems
    3. CLO3 3. Show an ability to interpret the solution for physical meaning and to verify the solution with other means.
    4. CLO4 4. Identify limitations of the simulation results
    5. CLO5 5. Identify methods to improve the solution accuracy or computational time
    6. CLO6 6. Create a simulation to solve a real-life problem
  2. explicitly indicate which of the student outcomes listed in Criterion 3 or any other outcomes are addressed by the course.
    ABET Student Outcome (SO) Listed in Criterion 3 Course learning outcome (CLO)
    SO7 an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    • CLO1 1. Show an ability to model mechanical problems in a framework of numerical simulations
    • CLO2 2. Show an ability to understand, idealize and simplify physical problems
    • CLO3 3. Show an ability to interpret the solution for physical meaning and to verify the solution with other means.
    • CLO4 4. Identify limitations of the simulation results
    • CLO5 5. Identify methods to improve the solution accuracy or computational time
    • CLO6 6. Create a simulation to solve a real-life problem

7. Brief list of topics to be covered
Week Topic Details Activities
1 Basics of Simulations Discuss syllabus Solids, Fluids, Heat, Dynamics, Electric Current, Multiphysics Components of Simulations Ex00: Intro to ABAQUS
2 Introduction to Finite Element Finite Element Method Node and Element 1DTruss, Interpolation Function Ex01: Truss system HW01: Truss
3 Geometric model and meshes 1D 2D and 3D elements Ex02: 1D&2D Beam Bending HW02: Cane Design
4 Time Integration in ABAQUS time integration implicit integration and convergence explicit integration and stable time step Ex03: Dropping an object HW03: Elastic Impact
5 Geometric & Material Nonlinearity large deformation and large rotation effect of nonlinear geometry hyperelastic model Ex04: Unit cell for elastomer HW04: Bootseal (ABQ1.1.14)
6 Contact and Constraints definition of contact kinematic constraint & penalty method equation, tie, multipoint constraints Ex05: Sheet forming HW05: Tennis Racket & Ball (ABQ 2.1.5)
7 Material Nonlinearity II plastic model Ex06: Metal bar extrusion HW06: Circular cup (1.3.7)
8 Material Nonlinearity III failure model Ex07: Modeling Penetration HW07: Armor Plate Design
9 Stability Problem: Buckle Elastic buckle modeling of buckle problems Ex08: Buckling of a beam HW08: Wrinkling of a plate
10 Proposal Final Project Proposal HW09: Final Project Proposal
11 Vibration Vibration Ex09: Modal Analysis HW10: Vibration Isolator
12 Heat transfer Heat conduction Ex10: Manifold HW11: Friction Stir Welding
13 Heat and Electricity Coupled thermal-electrical analysis Ex11: Automotive Fuse (7.2.1) HW12: Electric heater design
14 Advancement in Simulations Advancement in Simulations Discuss advancements in FEM that are not covered in the class
15 Final Project Presentation Final Project Presentation
8. Course Assessment
Course assessment Weight score (%) Assessment tools Date
Weekly Report 50 assignment 23 Jun 2026 - 06 Oct 2026
Midterm 20 midterm examination 08 Sep 2026
Final report 30 Final Presentation 14 Oct 2026

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