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DAMAGE TOLERANCE AND RISK
ASSESSMENT
- CRACK GROWTH SIMULATION
- STRESS, THERMAL, CONTACT
- FATIGUE ANALYSIS
EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS WITH BOUNDARY
ELEMENT METHODS COURSE WORKSHOP
A course and practical workshop covering all the essentials of modern
damage tolerance methodology based on advanced and computationally efficient
analysis tools utilising the latest development in Boundary Element
Methods. WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Design Engineers
- Structural Engineers
- Material Engineers
- Maintenance Engineers
- Consulting Engineers
- Automotive Engineers
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- Aircraft & Aerospace Engineers
- Mining Engineers
- Oil & Gas Engineers
- Pipeline Engineers
- Power Station Engineers
- Pressure Vessel Engineers
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- Railway Engineers
- Product Engineers
- Project Managers
- Mechanical Managers
- Nuclear Engineers
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In fact all Engineers involved in Structural
Integrity, Reliability and Risk Analysis
IMMEDIATE BENEFITS TO YOU
You will learn and gain a clear understanding
of:-
- Modern numerical methods of fracture mechanics
- Theoretical and computational basis of Boundary
Element Method
- State of the art Technology for 2D and 3D crack
propagation, stress, thermal and contact simulation
- Damage tolerance analysis procedure and methodology
- Practical modelling of cracks and simulation
of their growth
COURSE BACKGROUND
Catastrophic fracture failure of engineering structures is caused by
cracks that extend beyond a safe size. Cracks, present to some extent
in all structures, either as a result of manufacturing fabrication defects
or localised damage in service, may grow by mechanisms such as fatigue,
stress-corrosion or creep. The crack growth leads to a decrease in the
structural strength. Thus, when the service loading cannot be sustained
by the current residual strength, fracture occurs leading to the failure
of the structure. Fracture, the final catastrophic event that takes
place very rapidly, is preceded by fatigue due to cyclic loading. Damage
tolerance assessment is a procedure that defines whether a crack can
be sustained safely during the projected service life of the structure.
Numerical fracture mechanics is the process by which engineers can compute
the key data required for damage tolerance assessment for real components
and structures (the stress intensity factors). The economic case for damage tolerance assessment
of engineering products is becoming overwhelming because of increased
competitive pressures for quality and reliability. COURSE OVERVIEW
Computational methods have matured to the point where reliability analysis
and fracture analysis can be performed as part of the routine design
process. Until recently, the simulation of crack propagation
was a major task which was hardly ever performed other than for very
simple models. The development of new methods based on the boundary
element technique has removed these barriers and made crack growth simulation
a simple task. With these tools the key design parameters can be simply
and accurately computed for real components and structures by design
engineers. The course will introduce the participants to the
modern numerical methods of fracture mechanics, in particular, crack
propagation. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the techniques
during the hands on computer workshops which are an integral part of
the course. COURSE MANUAL AND SOFTWARE
Workshops are fully documented with a complete manual with detailed
diagrams and drawings. Each participant will receive a demonstrative version
of the Crack Growth software package which performs a limited range
of two dimensional fracture and crack growth simulations. The package provides tools for training and experimentation
in the field of crack growth, stress, thermal and contact analysis.
FREE DATABASE OF FATIGUE
MATERIAL CONSTANTS
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THE COURSE DIRECTOR
Robert Adey
Phd, MSc, BSc (Hons) Dr Adey received his MSc in Advanced Structural
Engineering from Southampton University in 1971 and a Phd from Southampton
University in 1974. Dr Adey has extensive experience in numerical modelling
of engineering problems and the development of software systems. He
is the Editor of the international journal "Advances in Engineering
Software" and has edited and authored a number of books including
"Basic Computational Techniques for Engineers" with C A Brebbbia.
He is also the author of a large number of published technical papers. He has extensive international expertise and has
participated in industrial projects in the area of fracture and fatigue,
corrosion simulation, acoustic, fluid structure interaction, stress
analysis, microstructures, electromagnetics/statics. THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Richard Rudas
MESc, BESc, CPEng, MIE Aust Mr Rudas has over 21 years postgraduate experience
in the engineering industry and consulting in both Australia and overseas.
He is a professional Mechanical Engineer, experienced in mechanical
design and Computer Aided Engineering including Finite Element and Boundary
Element Analysis. He obtained his Master Degree from the University
of Western Australia specialising in Boundary Element applications. As a result of his academic and consulting experiences,
Mr Rudas has developed expertise in the area of engineering design and
Boundary Element Methods in application to stress, thermal and fracture
analysis. COURSE PROGRAMME
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Course:
Introduction to Numerical Fracture Mechanics:
- Fracture Mechanics concepts
- Methods for computing Stress Intensity
Factors
- Crack growth
- Fatigue crack growth
Boundary Element Method BEM:
- How they work, background theory
Applications of BEM:
- Stress, Contact, Fracture, Fatigue Crack
Propagation and Thermal Analysis
Briefly on other applications:
BEM modelling:
- Benefits, Accuracy, Limitation
- Discussion of case studies of stress, fracture,
contact, fatigue and crack propagation analysis
Hands on Computer Workshop:
Practical introduction to BEM modelling:
- Stress, contact, fracture and fatigue problems
Hands on use of stress, fracture, contact
modelling tool:
- Stress Intensity Factor evaluation
- Stress/contact analysis
Hands on use of 2D crack growth modelling
tool:
- Modelling and solving typical applications
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Course:
Two Dimensional (2D) Crack Propagation:
- Background theory
- Fatigue crack growth
- Crack propagation in Stiffened Structures
- Modelling and applications
Three Dimensional (3D) Crack Propagation:
- Background theory
- Fatigue crack growth
- Modelling and applications
Introduction to "Engineering Critical
Assessment" ECA:
- ECA procedure for flaws in weld and other
materials
- Damage tolerance
- Assessment for fracture
- Assessment for fatigue
Practical application of modern BEM tools
to ECA procedures:
- Assessment for fatigue
- Discussion of case study
Hands on Computer Workshop:
Presentation of 3D Fatigue Crack: Propagation
example
Hands on use of 3D crack growth modelling
tool:
- Modelling and solving typical application
in assessment for fracture and fatigue
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Participants are encouraged to bring
applications they wish to solve
during the workshop sessions (2D only please)
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W.I.T. AND OTHER COURSES
The Wessex Institute of Technology (UK) is a research
centre with an international reputation for engineering excellence.
Headed by Professor Carlos Brebbia, the institute is recognised as the
world's leader for the Boundary Element Technology having a team of
top engineers and scientists conducting research at Phd level. There
are currently three researcher divisions within the institute, in the
areas of Computational Mechanics, Damage Tolerance and Advanced Computing.
Each division is headed by a scientist of international repute in his
particular field. The WIT is particularly well known for its work on
the Boundary Element Techniques, Damage Tolerance and Fracture Mechanics. CUSTOMISED AND IN-HOUSE COURSES
Our engineers would be keen to assist you by customising one of our
courses to your requirements and also saving you training $$$'s. For
more details contact us today for friendly assistance in this regard. COURSE DETAILS
Courses start at 9.00 am and finish at 5.00 pm daily. Registration is
from 8.30 am on the first day.
Numbers are limited to 25 delegates per course. Total fee for the course is $990.00 per delegate
which includes manual, software, lunches and refreshments. Remittances
should be made payable to Computational Mechanics Australasia Pty
Ltd and full payment is required prior to commencement of the course. A 20% cancellation fee applies up to one week before
the course. Substitutes are welcome. Details of hotel, map and parking along with the
course programme will be sent to delegates in a confirmation pack. RECENT ATTENDEES OF W.I.T. COURSES
Some of the companies worldwide who have participated and benefited
from WIT courses are:
Australia: ANSTO, BTR, Freight Rail Corporation, Gas Transmission,
GMH, Goninan, R.A.A.F, The Road Traffic Authority, Svedala. Europe:
Alcan, British Aerospace, Defence Research Agency, European Space Agency,
GKN Westland Helicopters, Philips, Rolls Royce, Shell Japan:
Honda USA: Chrysler Motor Company, Ford Motor Company, NASA.
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