Topics: A demonstrative computer session using ADINA - linear analysis

• Use of the computer program ADINA for finite element analysis, discussion of data preparation, program solution, and display of results
• Capabilities of ADINA
• Computer laboratory demonstration - Part I
• Linear analysis of a plate with a hole for the stress concentration factor
• Data input preparation and mesh generation
• Solution of the model
• Study and evaluation of results using plots of stresses, stress jumps, and pressure bands

Instructor: Klaus-Jürgen Bathe