SEGi College Penang offers exciting subjects on our Mechanical Engineering programmes. Among them is a technology called Finite Element Method (FEM) frequently used by mechanical engineering experts.
This is a useful teaching tool for demonstrating how temperature, strain, and stress are distributed throughout a component, although it can be misused by individuals who have not acquired the necessary instruction.
At its core, FEM is a numerical method for resolving challenging engineering issues. The three most frequent issues are fluid flow, heat transfer, and structural analysis. Technically speaking, the solution entails breaking down a structure into discrete elements that are connected at nodes, formulating equations that describe the behaviour of each element, applying loads and boundary conditions, putting together an overall stiffness matrix, and solving the collection of simultaneous equations that results.
However, by using FEM computer codes, the engineer is relieved of the tedious task of creating equations for each element as well as the need to perform matrix algebra to get the solution.
The benefits of FEM are numerous. For instance, it can be used to illustrate a new design concept and aid the engineering team in predicting its potential real-world performance under a variety of load conditions. Before completing the drawing, any necessary changes can be made based on this study. Additionally, the engineering team can use FEM to examine the specifics of the created comprehensive CAD model, reducing the need for prototypes and saving time and costs. In addition, any existing product that has a field issue or is undergoing an upgrade can be examined to hasten the process and reduce expenses.
Undergraduate engineering students will be able to discover the numerous benefits of FEM and other such techniques in the Mechanical Engineering Programmes offered at SEGi College.
