Course detail
Computer Aided Technology
FSI-HPT Acad. year: 2026/2027 Winter semester
The course acquaints students with the possibilities of computer aid in various areas of manufacturing design, especially with the use of 3D optical measurement and numerical simulation as tools for analysis and optimization of technological processes. In the lectures, students are introduced to the nature of the use of computer aid and numerical simulations for solving stress-strain and temperature problems, which are closely related to the issues of forming and welding technologies. Exercises aim primarily at practical calculations and mastering the main principles of computational models creating. Therefore, students will gain an orientation in the field of numerical simulations and analyses using the finite element method.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of engineering technology and basic computer skills.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
The course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended all seminars and worked out partial tasks. The final exam will be composed of written and oral part. It is classificated by using the ECTS grading scale.
Attendance in lectures is recommended. Attendance in exercises is compulsory. The attendance to the seminar is regularly checked and the participation in the lesson is recorded. In case, that the lesson does not possible to participate, the teacher may in justified cases set an additional assignment.
Language of instruction
Czech
Aims
Aim of the course is to acquaint students with the possibilities of experimental and theoretical evaluation of production processes using computer aid and with basics of work in particular areas of this problematics. The students will have a view of what they can expect from computer aid results in practice. The course also aims to acquire the skills necessary to basic work with simulation software in these areas.
Students will be acquainted with theory as well as with the latest knowledge in the field of 3D optical measurement, virtual manufacturing and numerical simulations. They will acquire necessary skills for formulation and solution of computational models in the areas of forming and welding.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The study programmes with the given course
Programme N-STG-P: Manufacturing Technology, Master's
branch STG: Manufacturing Technology, 4 credits, compulsory
Programme N-STG-P: Manufacturing Technology, Master's
branch STM: Manufacturing Technology and Management in Industry, 4 credits, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Syllabus
1. Fundamentals of the finite element method (introduction to numerical simulation, basic principle and types of FEM problems, description of the solution of the strain-stress problem and introduction to temperature problems, basic FEM equations, linear and nonlinear problems)
2. FEM computational network (geometric FEM model, distribution of network elements, linear and quadratic elements, network quality, possibilities for improving the network quality)
3. Material models in FEM (description of the hardening curve; tests of mechanical properties; elastic-plastic and hyperelastic models)
4. Contact models in FEM (solution of contact problems in FEM, classification of contacts, contact solution algorithm, contact types, inclusion of friction and types of friction models)
5. Modeling of failure of formed material (physical and virtual failure models)
6. Numerical welding simulations (introduction, objectives of numerical welding analyses)
7. Numerical welding simulations (simulation of welding in the FEM environment)
8. Simulation of thermal processes (basic quantities for describing heat transfer)
9. Simulation of thermal processes (simulation of thermal effects on materials)
10. Application of numerical modeling in the production process (practical applications)
11. Application of numerical modeling in the production process (practical applications)
12. Application of numerical modeling in the production process (practical applications)
13. Examples of numerical simulation of welding and heat treatment (various software)
Computer-assisted exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
1. Introduction to selected software for forming simulation
2. Solving the given forming problem in simulation software
3. Solving the given forming problem in simulation software
4. Solving the given forming problem in simulation software
5. Solving the given forming problem in simulation software
6. Introduction to selected software for welding simulation
7. Solving the given welding problem in simulation software
8. Solving the given welding problem in simulation software
. Solving the given welding problem in simulation software
10. Solving the given welding problem in simulation software
1. Solving the given welding problem in simulation software
12. Solving the given welding problem in simulation software
13. Solving the given welding problem in simulation software