American University of Armenia
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SEMINAR SERIES
An Introduction to Finite Element Analysis by Saeed Moaveni
Abstract of Presentation
In recent years, the use of finite element analysis as a design tool has grown rapidly. Easy to use comprehensive packages such as ANSYS, a general-purpose finite element computer program, have become common tools in the hands of engineers. Unfortunately, many engineers who lack the proper training or understanding of the underlying concepts have been using these tools. This seminar is designed to assist engineering students and busy practicing engineers new to the field of finite element modeling to gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of finite element modeling quickly.
The seminar offers insight into the theoretical aspects of finite element analysis and also covers some practical aspects of modeling. It is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the underlying concepts and applications related to finite element analysis including: direct formulation, minimum total potential energy formulation, weighted residual formulations; truss, beam, and frame elements; one-dimensional and twodimensional elements.
About the Speaker
Dr. Saeed Moaveni, Ph.D., P.E. has over twenty years of experience in teaching and research in civil and mechanical engineering related areas including FEA, Geophysical Problems, and Inverse Problems in Engineering. He has published nearly 50 refereed archival, conference papers, and books. He is the author of two popular textbooks, “Finite Element Analysis, Theory and Application with ANSYS,” and “Engineering Fundamentals,” which has been translated into many languages including Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Farsi. His textbooks are adopted by over one hundred-fifty universities in the United States and abroad. He has taught engineering courses at Syracuse University, Colorado State University, University of South Carolina, and most recently as a Visiting Professor for Senior Exploration Program at Yale University. He is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships including the American Society for Engineering Education Outstanding Young Faculty Award and the Jack Cermak Distinguished Professor Fellowship. He has also worked closely with Professor Jack Cermak, the Father of Wind Engineering, while at Colorado State University. He has served as a consultant to a number of companies including Optima Technology and Lucas Industries and has taught workshops including a special 10-weeks long course in Economics of Large Scale Engineering Systems for engineers of the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (NY). He is a registered licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York since 1991. Currently he is the associate dean of the College of Engineering in East Carolina University, North Carolina USA.
Date: Time: Place:
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:00-17:00 Small Auditorium, 5th floor AUA
The seminar will be given in English. Simultaneous translation in Armenian will be provided for the first two hours. The seminar is open to the public!