• Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Discretization (nodes & elements)
• Types of elements (1D, 2D, 3D)
• Degrees of freedom (DOF)
• Governing equations & solution methods

Outcome: Strong theoretical base to understand how simulation actually works

• Geometry import & clean-up
• Idealization techniques (mid-surface, simplification)
• Meshing strategies:
  • Structured vs unstructured mesh
  • Mesh refinement & quality checks
• Material property definition
• Contact definitions

Outcome: Ability to create accurate and efficient simulation models

Structural Analysis

• Static structural (stress, strain, deformation)
• Nonlinear basics (contact, material nonlinearity)

Thermal Analysis

• Steady-state & transient heat transfer

Dynamic Analysis

• Modal (natural frequency)
• Harmonic response basics

Fatigue Analysis

• Life estimation (S-N approach)
• Failure prediction

Outcome: Capability to handle multi-physics engineering problems

• Stress results (von Mises, principal stress)
• Factor of Safety (FOS)
• Deformation & displacement analysis
• Result validation techniques
• Error identification & convergence checks

Outcome: Ability to interpret results correctly (most critical skill in FEA)

• Identifying failure zones
• Reducing weight while maintaining strength
• Material optimization
• Design iteration based on simulation

Moves students from analyst → decision-making engineer

• CAD → Pre-processing → Solver → Post-processing
• Case studies (automotive brackets, frames, pressure components)
• Report generation (industry-standard format)

• Static analysis project
• Thermal or modal analysis project
• Fatigue analysis case
• Final integrated project with report