- Structural Analysis: Conducting FEA simulations to analyze the structural integrity of vehicles, weapons, and equipment under various loads and conditions.
- Thermal Analysis: Simulating thermal behaviour of equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent overheating.
- Dynamic Analysis: Analysing the dynamic behaviour of systems, including vibration, shock, and impact.
- Optimization: Using FEA to optimize designs for weight, strength, and performance.
- Material Selection: Assisting in selecting appropriate materials based on FEA results.
- Failure Analysis: Investigating equipment failures using FEA to identify root causes.
- Supporting Design and Development: Collaborating with engineers to improve product designs based on FEA findings.
- Vehicle Design: Analysing the structural integrity of tanks, armoured vehicles, and other ground equipment.
- Weapon Systems: Simulating the performance of weapon systems under various conditions.
- Bridge and Infrastructure Design: Supporting the design and analysis of military bridges and infrastructure.
- Aircraft Structures: Analysing the structural integrity of aircraft components.
- Missile and Weapon Systems: Simulating the performance of missile and weapon systems.
- Ground Support Equipment: Analyzing the structural and thermal behaviour of ground support equipment.
Openings for Freshers and Experienced > YES
Companies (You can work here)
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Engages in various defense projects where FEA is used to analyze and optimize components and systems, including missile systems, aircraft structures, and advanced materials.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) – Specializes in the design and manufacturing of aircraft, where FEA is used to ensure structural integrity and performance of various components.
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) – Focuses on missile systems and defense technologies, utilizing FEA for the design and analysis of critical components.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Defence – Involved in developing and integrating defense systems, including the use of FEA for structural and thermal analysis of components.
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) – Provides advanced electronics solutions for defense systems, including structural analysis and optimization using FEA.
Subjects (Be familiar with these subjects)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Theory – Understanding the principles of FEA, including discretization, element types, meshing, and solving techniques. Proficiency in interpreting FEA results and validating them against theoretical or experimental data.
- Structural Mechanics – Knowledge of the behavior of materials and structures under various loading conditions, including stress, strain, deformation, and failure modes. This includes understanding material properties and structural integrity.
- Computational Methods and Numerical Analysis – Proficiency in numerical methods used for solving differential equations in FEA, including linear and nonlinear analysis techniques, convergence criteria, and error analysis.
Software (Learn how to use these software)
- ANSYS – For comprehensive finite element analysis, including structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulations. ANSYS is widely used for its advanced capabilities in simulating and analyzing complex systems.
- ABAQUS – For detailed FEA including nonlinear analysis, dynamic simulations, and material modeling. ABAQUS is known for its robustness in handling complex simulations.
- SolidWorks Simulation – For integrating FEA within the CAD environment to analyze stress, strain, and other mechanical properties of components during the design phase.