Framework for controlled cost and quality of assumptions in finite element analysis

  • Authors:
  • E. Bellenger;Y. Benhafid;N. Troussier

  • Affiliations:
  • Laboratoire LTI, IUT de l'Aisne, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 48 rue d'Ostende, 02100 Saint-Quentin, France;Laboratoire ODIC, Centre de recherches Pierre Guillaumat, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, BP 60319, 60203 Compiègne Cedex, France;Laboratoire ODIC, Centre de recherches Pierre Guillaumat, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, BP 60319, 60203 Compiègne Cedex, France

  • Venue:
  • Finite Elements in Analysis and Design
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

This paper overviews a systematic approach for minimizing the time required for finite element analysis (FEA) while achieving a desired level of accuracy in the simulations. The framework uses the design of experiments (DOE) method in the process as a guide in determining the level of detail needed in the modelling effort to achieve the desired level of accuracy. From the reuse of previously validated analysis components, the automated method supports the selection of the physical model and an adapted mesh to be simulated in order to control the cost (time) and the quality of the whole FEA.