Course in finite elements

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  Kaustubh Katdare

  CEan Gohm is a mechanical engineer from America. Gohm, do you have any tips for Fernando? 😀
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  nandofer

  Thank you very much, The Big K, for trying to help me.
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  mech_guy

  nandofer

  Hi every body!
  
  I am a mechanical engineer. I have just finished my degree and I would like to improve my knowledge as an engineer.
  
  I am from Spain and I do not know where I can find a course in finite elements that I would like to take. I want to known how to use the programs Nastran/Patran in aeronautical structures. I am looking for a course (3 or 4 months) or a master that teach you this knowledge.
  
  I really want to take a course or a master in America, better in California. It would be a pleasure for me to know how the American engineers work. Could you give some piece of advice? Do you know where I can find someone? Or do you know where this course is?
  
  I would really appreciate your help. Thank you very much for your attention.
  
  Best Regards,
  Fernando

  Hi Fernando,
  
  FEM/FEA (Finite Element Method/Finite Element Analysis) is indeed a very interesting subject and quite an intriguing one same time. It is an intensive application of mathematics (numerical analysis) to Mechanical problems. I dont think you can learn it in 3-4 months time (it deserves more time). So, i had suggest for Masters in same and may be even a PhD. There are many softwares viz. NASTRAN/PATRAN, ANSYS, HYPERMESH etc to do Structural Analysis of a mechanical body (viz. Stresses, Strains, Harmonics, Vibrational variables etc.) and it takes time to learn them well and apply in Real time to Real problems.
  There are many Master courses offered by many Universities across globe on FEA, you just need to google a bit.
  
  So, all the best for FEA man.
  
  Regards