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Project Assignment

Project Assignment. Projects can be done individually or in teams of no more than two students. Each project can be one of two general types of projects:

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Project Assignment

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  1. Project Assignment Projects can be done individually or in teams of no more than two students. Each project can be one of two general types of projects: 1) Perform a finite element simulation of a problem for which either an analytical solution or experimental data is available. The analysis must include a mesh convergence study to verify accuracy. 2) Code development – Develop and validate source code using Matlab or other programming language to implement some aspect of finite element analysis.

  2. Project Deadlines Submit proposal (approx 1-2 pages) via e-mail to taggart@uri.edu by 3/24. Students submitting ideas already submitted will be asked to submit an alternate topic. Early submission of ideas is therefore encouraged. Proposal shall include: 1) a brief description of the problem to be solved, 2) Discussion of background information including relevant analytical solutions, experimental data, and/or procedure to be implemented (be sure to include references) and 3) preferred date of presentation. Progress reports showing preliminary results, modeling questions, etc. are due 3/31. Students are encouraged to see me with project questions. In-class presentations (including submission of Powerpoint presentations) are planned for 4/7 & 4/14. Powerpoint presentations will be posted on the course web page. Project reports are due 4/21 (last day of classes). Please submit both hard copy printouts and electronic copies (MS Word or pdf) of your report. Exam 2 will include questions related to selected projects.

  3. Potential Project Topics Axial and transverse shear stresses in laminated beams plates under bending Code development – implement a particular element formulation in Matlab (or other programming language) Comparison of available 3-D mesh generation algorithms (Abaqus, Cosmos, Hypermesh) Comparison of tetrahedral vs. hexahedral element performance Contact stresses between two cylinders (Hertzian contact) Elastic-plastic beam bending Elastic-plastic torsion Evaluation of column buckling formulas using 2-D & 3-D solid elements (Euler / Johnson)

  4. Potential Project Topics (cont.) Evaluation of transverse properties of fiber reinforced composites Free-edge interlaminar stresses in composite laminates Heat conduction (steady state or transient) Literature review and implementation of a mesh generation algorithm Study of shear coupling effects in composite laminates Thermal stress effects Torsion of non-circular shafts Vibrating string and/or plate Wave propagation

  5. Potential Project Topics (cont.) Sources of other project ideas: texts on Mechanics of Materials (CVE 220), Machine Design (MCE 301 / 302), Advanced Mechanics of Materials (MCE 426), Mechanics of Composite Materials (MCE 440), Heat and Mass Transfer (MCE 448)

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