Anyone can suggest a project that involves Finite Element Analysis software for a 10th grade student suitable to put in a science fair?
2006-10-02 17:58:23 · 2 answers · asked by Professor X 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Please add some details about the projects suggested.
2006-10-02 17:58:53 · update #1
the softwares provided
2006-10-03 15:48:57 · update #2
Generally, FEA software requires some sort of computer generated model to analyze, and the cost will be well beyond what you'd want to spend for a science fair.
You've got two options. Do a search for free finite element, and you'll get stuff like:
http://www.autofea.com/Download-FEA-software.htm
Alternately, you can do finite element analysis in Excel
2006-10-02 18:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could make a fairly complicated shape out of sheet metal, put two or three big resistors on it and run some current through them from a lab power pack , sandwich the shape in insulator with a few small holes in and use the FEA software to predict which hole will be hottest.
Best of Luck - Mike
2006-10-02 20:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋