6th Annual Workshop on "Finite Element Modeling in Biology" - June 3-11, 2012 - UMass Amherst

For biologists FEA holds great promise for any system in which behavior under load is of interest. This can include bone, arthropod exoskeleton, mollusc shells, or the stems and leaves of plants just to name a few. One factor that has limited the use of FEA in biology is the overwhelming complexity of the shapes of most biological structures. The capabilities of computers and software to deal with those complexities have often proven unequal to the task. Fortunately, new software and advances in computing power have greatly improved our ability to perform FEA on biological systems. In our lab we build and analyze finite element models of skeletal elements. This workshop introduces workshop attendees to the methods and software we use to do this.

This year's workshop will be split into two sections:

Model Building:
Date: June 3rd – 6th, 2011

This workshop introduces attendees to the methods and software for efficiently developing FE models from CT Scans. Attendees will learn to use Mimics 14.1 and Geomagic Studio 2012.

Students: $600
Non-students: $725

Fininte Element Theory/Application:

Date: June 8th – 11th, 2011

This workshop is focused on Finite Elementa subdivision within the material that is relatively simple in shape, such as a tetrahedral or hexahedral, defined by vertices called nodes. theory, as well as instruction using ANSYS and Strand7 with a variety of pre-built models. This will include additional material beyond linear static analysis, such as hyperelastic or viscoelastic transient analysis, contact mechanics, and thermal analysis.

Students: $600
Non-students: $725

Registration fees cover course materials, dorm suite lodging, continental breakfasts, lunches, and 2 evening meals per course.

2011 FEA Workshop Jun 5 - Jun 11, 2011	2010 FEA Workshop May 29 - Jun 5, 2010
2009 FEA Workshop August 8-15, 2009	2008 FEA Workshop June 1-7, 2008
2007 FEA Workshop June 9-16, 2007