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Finite Element Model Validation, Updating and Uncertainty Quantification

A 2.5-Day Short Course for Aerospace, Civil
and Mechanical Engineers

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January 14-16, 2009
College Park, Maryland

To be held at the
Samuel Riggs Alumni Center
The University of Maryland

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“Do You Know Everything That You Should About Your Finite Element Model?”

bulletHow closely do your results match the real-world response of your structure?
bulletHow will small errors in your model input parameters affect the accuracy of your prediction?
bulletWhich of your FEM input parameters have the greatest influence on your prediction quantities of interest?

When an engineer builds a finite element model, the results should be trustworthy. But how do we know (and prove quantitatively) that the predictions can be believed with confidence? Recent research in the areas of finite element model validation, sensitivity analysis, uncertainty analysis, and test/analysis correlation has led to the development of techniques to answer these questions and more, enabling you to use your finite element model predictions with confidence.

This course will provide an overview of the latest technology for evaluating and improving the accuracy and validity of linear and nonlinear finite element models. The course provides a blend of research and real-world applications in the fields of aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering.

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