Finite Element Analysis Projects
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Overview
Three comprehensive FEA projects covering biomechanics, composite materials, and industrial applications.
Project 1: Biomechanical Analysis of Human Femur Bone
- Developed MATLAB FEA program using 1D bar elements to model femur bone
- Used variable cross-sectional area from CT-scan data
- Performed mesh convergence study (1-100 elements)
- Estimated elastic modulus (E) using optimization techniques (fminsearch)
- Analyzed stress distribution to identify critical failure locations
Project 2: Composite Material Microstructure Analysis
- Built 2D truss FEA solver in MATLAB (2000 nodes, 5800+ elements)
- Compared mechanical responses of isotropic vs. anisotropic fiber networks
- Simulated progressive crack propagation by removing failed elements (>10.5 MPa threshold)
- Analyzed microstructural architecture effects on material anisotropy
Project 3: Engine Block Stress Analysis
- Created 3D CAD model of engine cylinder block in SolidWorks
- Performed static structural analysis in ANSYS Workbench (750 psi internal pressure)
- Conducted mesh convergence study
- Verified maximum stress (89.67 MPa) remained below yield strength (241 MPa)
Technical Skills
MATLAB, ANSYS Workbench, SolidWorks, Finite Element Method, Mesh Convergence Analysis, Stress Analysis, Optimization