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Apply finite element analysis in engineering design

Apply finite element analysis in engineering design

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM234019
State Code
OEW14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
010199 - Mathematical Sciences, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply finite element analysis (FEA) for engineering design and modification analyses, including stress analysis, displacements and natural frequencies, and temperature and heat distributions in engineering or related applications.FEA uses numerical techniques to find approximate solutions for engineering problems including:load, stiffness and deflection analysis and animations for vehicle crash simulationshopper and bin designspiping systemsheat flow including in cavity moulds, load distribution, stiffness and strength in structures.The client may be internal or external to the organisation.It applies to engineering or related applications across all forms of manufacturing and engineering and is suitable for people with structural, plant or equipment design or maintenance responsibilities, and for those pursuing engineering or related qualifications and careers.Individuals completing this work either already have or are developing skills and experience in mechanics, mathematics and computing techniques and computer-aided design (CAD) and potentially expertise in thermodynamics or structures, depending on the application of the FEA.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Integrate requirement for FEA into an engineering design application
  • 1.1 Establish functions, features and performance parameters of plant, structure or equipment to be analysed
  • 1.2 Determine parameters of the brief or contract
  • 1.3 Determine work health and safety (WHS), regulatory, sustainability and environmental requirements of the application
  • 1.4 Provide initial advice based on discipline knowledge, WHS and regulatory standards relating to the suitability of using FEA as an analytical technique
2. Apply FEA solution techniques
  • 2.1 Set up a finite element model including internal and external parameters, element mesh and nodes
  • 2.2 Select appropriate solver and adjust parameters for optimum solution
  • 2.3 Generate and assess solution file for warnings or errors
  • 2.4 Interpret results and generate graphics
  • 2.5 Identify areas of excessive stress, deformation, instability and excessive temperatures
  • 2.6 Verify results to the required certainty level
  • 2.7 Apply systems or holistic thinking, contingency and constraint management, problem-solving and decision-making techniques in making recommendations to achieve satisfactory functions, features and performance parameters
  • 2.8 Review initial results with client
  • 2.9 Negotiate adjustments to brief or contract parameters if required
3. Embed FEA results in design application
  • 3.1 Report and recommend design improvements or modifications as a result of the FEA analysis
  • 3.2 Document results of investigations, analysis and recommendations
  • 3.3 Obtain sign-off in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8114 MEM234019A Apply finite element analysis in engineering design Unit of competency
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