FEA Tips and Tricks for Students

Are you a student enrolled in mechanical engineering or similar technical field of study and want to learn how to effectively use computer aided engineering (CAE) tools to tackle your next solid mechanics or mechanical design problem?

Join this Foundational Fridays webinar to learn how to use cutting-edge simulation tools to enhance learning, visualize complex concepts, and bring real-world engineering problems to life. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore practical, hands-on strategies that will deepen your knowledge and prepare you for future challenges in the field.

Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 11 AM EDT

Venue:
Virtual

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Overview

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a cornerstone of modern engineering design and analysis, enabling engineers to predict the performance of complex systems under various conditions with remarkable precision. Students who gain this skillset will get hands-on experience that employers are looking for. Whether you are designing mechanical components, simulating thermal systems, or optimizing their structural performance, mastering FEA is crucial for tackling real-world engineering challenges.

In this Foundational Fridays webinar, we will cover tips and tricks for FEA, covering core principles, practical techniques, best practices and strategies to enhance your simulations. From setting up models and selecting appropriate meshing strategies to validating results and avoiding common pitfalls, this session is tailored to equip you with the insights and confidence needed for effective simulation practices. Perfect for mechanical engineering students, this webinar bridges theory with practical application, ensuring you are ready to leverage FEA in academic projects and obtain valuable industry-relevant skills.

What Attendees Will Learn

Attendees will leave with actionable insights to improve their FEA skills, helping them tackle complex problems with confidence. We will cover:

Pre-processing: Model setup (CAD), boundary conditions, meshing, etc.
Post-processing: Result validation and interpretation
Simulation best practices

Who Should Attend

Students interested in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) studying mechanical, aerospace, biomedical, and civil engineering who would like to learn industry-relevant software skills for various engineering roles.

Speakers

Dr. János Plocher
Dr. Hesam Moghaddam