Notes for computer sessions

1. Computer Session 1: Introduction and computer essentials, 2/6/2002
2. Lecture: A case problem with two objectives (Handout), 2/11/2002
3. Computer Session 2: Introduction to ANSYS and an example, 2/13/2002
4. Lecture: Approximation methods for static problems (Handout), 2/18/2002
5. Computer Session 3: 2D ANSYS examples, 2/20/2002
6. Lecture: Finite element modeling of 1D problem (Handout), 2/25/2002
7. Computer Session 4: Introduction to FIDAP and an example, 2/27/2002
8. Lecture: Advanced features of 1D FE Modeling (Handout), 3/4/2002
9. Computer Session 5: GAMBIT geometry modeling and ANSYS flow modeling, 3/6/2002
10. Lecture: Fundamental comcepts in Continuum Mechanics (Handout), 3/11/2002
11. Computer Session 6: Examples of 3D ANSYS analysis, 3/13/2002 and 3/18/2002
12. Lecture: Governing equations for Solids and Fluids (Handout), 3/20/2002
13. Lecture: Discussion of Homework Set 2 and Computer Project, 3/25/2002
14. Lecture: Finite-Element Formulation of an Unsteady 1D Flow Problem (Handout), 3/27/2002
15. Computer Session 7: Solving unsteady flow using FIDAP, 4/8/2002
16. Midterm Exam, 4/10/2002
17. Computer Session 8: Solving unsteady thermal mixing using FIDAP, 4/15/2002
18. Lecture: Beyond Hookean Solids and Newtonian Fluids, 4/17/2002
19. Computer Session 9: Modeling contact dynamics using ANSYS, 4/22/2002
20. Computer Session 10: Nonlinear analysis of a 2D rubber seal 4/24/2002
21. Lecture: Non-Netowian Fluids and Turbulence Modeling (handout), 4/29/2002
22. Computer Session 11: Examples of complex fluid flow modeling: turbulent flow, non-Newtonian fluid, and moving boundary, 5/1/2002
23. Lecture: Mesh Generation I (handout), 5/6/2002
24. Lecture: Mesh Generation II (handout), 5/8/2002
25. Computer Session 12: Back to Simple Problems - Important Physical Insights

FIDAP 8.5 Manuals
Gambit 2.0 Manuals
ANSYS Manuals