Assignment Information Module Name: Finite Element Analysis and Optimization Module Code: 6009ME and 6010ME Assignment Title: Finite Element Analysis and Topology Optimization of a Bicycle Shelter Assignment Due: 18:00, 30th Nov 2023 Assignment Credit: 10 credits Word Count (or equivalent): 2500 +/- 10% Assignment Type: Percentage Grade Percentage Grade (Applied Core Assessment). You will be provided with an overall grade between 0% and 100%. You have one opportunity to pass the assignment at or above 40%. Assignment Task Introduction The management of Coventry University would like to improve the design of the bicycle shelter beside the engineering and computer building. The intent is to exploit the improved design at several new location on the University’s properties. You have been asked to undertake this task given your expertise in finite element analysis and optimization. You are to design a robust bicycle shelter that can hold the weight of its roof and winds loads that bombard the shelter during the year. However, this must be done with the least amount of material possible to minimize the hazardous impact of the shelter on the environment, thereby promoting sustainable development goals. The supporting features of the shelter are shown in Figure 1 below. Using the itemized information, finite element analysis and topology optimization, attempt the tasks. Figure 1: Component of a bicycle shelter Information, Instructions and Tasks Prepare a detailed plan to model the shelter in Hypermesh. The plan should feature (25 marks)o A choice of one-, two- or three-dimensional analysis. (5marks) o Descriptive text and figures on the dimensional measurement of the support beams This can be acquired by taking measurement of the shelter beside the ECB. (7marks) o Research and select an appropriate material for the support beams, collecting both Young’s Modulus, yield stress and Poisson ratio and justified with appropriate references. (7marks) o A discussion justifying the choice of boundary condition. (6marks) Determine the displacement and stress distribution in the top, left and right support subject to the weight of the glass roof, head collision of a bicycle with the support beam connected to the ground and wind loads. Please estimate the weight of the glass by acquiring its density from literature and multiplying this by volume and acceleration due to gravity. The analysis should show: (30marks)o Modelling and meshing strategy used. (5marks) o The conversion of the weight of the roof into boundary conditions and the kinds of boundary condition used for the region where the large side support beam connect to the ground. (5marks) o The stress and displacement results for the support beams (10marks) o Discussion on the implication of the results (10marks) Perform a topology optimization on the region occupied by the crossed support beams. Remove these beams and construct a surface to encompass the domain shown in Figure 2. Determine an appropriate thickness using Iterative FEA for the surface that puts the maximum yield stress in the surface well below the yield stress of the materials selected for the work. Then perform topology optimization of the surface. The response to this task must feature (35marks)o The finite element analysis of the shelter with the surface domain being used to determine the appropriate thickness. (10marks) o Topology optimization of the surface domain including the effects of pre and post topology optimization parameters on the quality of the solution (25marks) The structure and organization of the report would also be scored. (10marks)Figure 2: Topology Optimization Domain Submission Instructions You are to submit your response to the assessment on or before the due date. The submission should be in Microsoft Word or pdf format and must be submitted using the assignments tab on Aula, using the Turnitin link titled “CW2: Bicycle Shelter”. If you fail this assessment, you will have an opportunity to make do this course work. Development of Skills and Attributes The skills acquired on this task will allow you rigorously elucidate the performance of certain engineering systems. At the core of the report is the development of three main graduate skills, including: • Communicate Effectively, in written form on engineering design concepts. • Think creatively, critically assessing an authentic structural problem and exploiting a modern analysis technique to proffer an innovative solution. • Get things done, by seeing the important of certain engineering and analysis techniques within the context of an authentic situation and exploiting such techniques through logical reasoning, showing initiative, imagination, and pro-activity. Marking and Feedback How will my assignment be marked? Your assignment will be marked by the module. How will I receive my grades and feedback? Provisional marks will be released once internally moderated / other (please insert)]. Feedback will be provided by the module team alongside grades release. This would be accessible via Aula in the feedback section. 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