Symmetry & Boundary ConditionsExplores symmetry and boundary conditions in finite element models, emphasizing the importance of maintaining symmetry for accurate modeling.
Finite Element FamiliesProvides an overview of Finite Element families, including solid and shell elements, with specific examples like linear hexahedron finite elements.
Modal Analysis & BucklingExplains eigenvalue problems in Abaqus for modal analysis and buckling, covering theory, natural resonance frequencies, eigenmodes, free boundary conditions, and symmetries.
Fourier Analysis and PDEsExplores Fourier analysis, PDEs, historical context, heat equation, Laplace equation, and periodic boundary conditions.
Thermal Properties of MaterialsExplores the influence of temperature on material properties, dimensions, and behavior, including thermal fatigue and expansion.
Thermal Resistances & Bi NumberCovers thermal resistances, Bi number, and thermal circuits, including conductive heat transfer and heat diffusion equations.
Thermal Properties of MaterialsExplores the effect of temperature on materials, thermal expansion, and thermomechanical constraints, leading to practical consequences.
Radiative Heat Transfer: Formal SolutionsCovers the derivation of formal solutions to the Radiative Transfer Equation and discusses isotropic scattering, optical thickness, and Monte Carlo method applications.