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Computer simulations in industry

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Course Unit Code340-0601/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated3 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KOL79Ing. Michal Kolesár, Ph.D.
Summary
Basic selected theories related to the computer simulations in industry. Work in CAD/CAM system NX. 3D modeling, assemblies, simulation of strength and modal analysis using material linearity. Implementation of a practical project from the automotive.
Study of selected theories from the subjects of mathematics, mechanics and elasticity and strength, which are necessary for understanding the principle of computer simulations in industry.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Knowledge of theories related to the basic types of computer simulations used in industrial design. Ability to work with CAD/CAM system NX. Ability to implement simulations of strength and modal analyzes of a technical object. Ability to evaluate the mechanical properties of a technical object based on the results of simulations. Practical experience with a real practice project.
Course Contents
Creation of computer simulations according to real projects from practice. Geometry idealization, definition of material, meshing with several types of objects, boundary conditions. Displaying and evaluating results.
Creation of a project report on the basis of knowledge of the solved problems and outputs from realized computer simulations.

1. Introductory information
2. Theory of computer simulations
3. Theory of finite element method and its use for computer simulations
4. NX, basics of the environment
5. NX, 3D part modeling, basics
6. NX, 3D part modeling, history and modifications
7. NX, simulation environment, basics
8. NX, idealization of geometry for a mesh
9. NX, strength task simulation, basics
10. NX, simulation of modal analysis, basics
11. NX, meshing, types of elements
12. NX, simulation, practical task
13. NX, simulation, display and evaluation of results
14. NX, knowledge consultation
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
ZIENKIEWICZ, Olek C. and Robert L. TAILOR. The Finite Element Method for Solid and Structural Mechanics. Sixth edition, Great Britain: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000. ISBN 0-7506-6321-9.
KUBA, František. Pružnost a pevnost, Vysoká škola báňská Ostrava, Ediční středisko VŠB, Ostrava 1990.
HORYL, Petr. Statika a dynamika. 2. vyd. Ostrava: VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava, 1996, 218 s. ISBN 80-7078-971-9.
HORYL, Petr. Inženýrské základy MKP. Vysoká škola báňská – Technická univerzita Ostrava.
ZIENKIEWICZ, Olek C. and Robert L. TAILOR. The Finite Element Method for Solid and Structural Mechanics. Sixth edition, Great Britain: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000. ISBN 0-7506-6321-9.
Recommended Reading:
BAKACHA, Malik. 8th International Symphosium on Automotive Lighting, Darmstadt, September 29-30 2009, Pedestrian Safety Improved Simulation. München: Herbert Utz Verlag GmbH, 2009. ISBN 978 3 8316 0904 8.
UČEŇ, Oldřich, BLATA, Jan a Tomáš KUBÍN. Nové trendy v konstrukci automobilů s ohledem na bezpečnost chodců. Technická diagnostika, 2010, roč. XIX, č. z1, s. 413-418. ISSN 1210-311X.
KOLESÁR, Michal. Specifické podklady do výuky předmětu PPKPII v elektronické podobě.
BAKACHA, Malik. 8th International Symphosium on Automotive Lighting, Darmstadt, September 29-30 2009, Pedestrian Safety Improved Simulation. München: Herbert Utz Verlag GmbH, 2009. ISBN 978 3 8316 0904 8.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit 
        ExaminationExamination100 51