Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS

Description

This Machine Design With Fea eBook from 3D-LABS is written for engineers and students who want a clear, practical reference they can apply immediately.

Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS covers the complete machine element design workflow — shaft Soderberg/Goodman, bearing ISO 281 L10, gear AGMA 2001 tooth strength, key and coupling design — with each hand calculation verified by ANSYS Workbench FEA to show agreement and identify when FEA adds value.

What standards does this book reference?

AGMA 2001-D04 / ISO 6336:2019 (gear tooth strength), ISO 281:2007 (bearing life calculation), ASME B106.1M (shaft design by fatigue criterion), and IS 2693:1964 (keys and keyways for Indian machine design practice).

What machine element calculations are verified by FEA?

Shaft combined loading von Mises equivalent stress: sigma-eq = sqrt(sigma-bending^2 + 3 x tau-torsion^2). Soderberg fatigue criterion: sigma-a/Se + sigma-m/Sy <= 1/N (N = 2 typical). Bearing L10 life: L10h = (C/P)^p x 10^6 / (60 x n) hours (p = 3 ball, p = 10/3 roller). Each ANSYS model uses the same loads and constraints; FEA results are within 3-8% of hand calculation for well-meshed models.

What ISO 281 bearing life formula is covered?

ISO 281:2007 basic rating life: L10 = (C/P)^p, where C is basic dynamic load rating (N from bearing catalog — e.g. 6210 bearing: C = 35.1 kN, Co = 21.6 kN), P is equivalent dynamic bearing load (N), p = 3 for ball bearings and p = 10/3 for roller bearings. Life in hours: L10h = L10 x 10^6 / (60 x n). Modified rating life: Lnm = a1 x a-ISO x L10, where a-ISO accounts for lubrication condition (kappa ratio) and contamination factor ec.

How do I access this book after purchase?

eBook PDF: After your payment is confirmed, our team emails the PDF to the address on your order. No shipping wait, and no subscription — if you need another copy later, email info@3d-labs.com and we will resend it. Paper Book: Printed and shipped worldwide. Shipping within India is free; international shipping is charged at checkout.

Contents

1. How to Use This Book: When Hand Calculation Is Enough — p. 1–18
2. Classical Stress Analysis You Must Still Do First — p. 19–42
3. Idealisation: From Assembly Drawing to Analysis Model — p. 43–64
4. Element Types, Shape Functions and What They Can Represent — p. 65–90
5. Meshing Strategy, Convergence and Singularities at Sharp Corners — p. 91–114
6. Boundary Conditions, Constraints and Avoiding Artificial Stiffness — p. 115–138
7. Linear Static Runs in ANSYS Workbench: Setup to Result Plots — p. 139–164
8. Contact, Bolted Joints and Preload Modelling — p. 165–188
9. Modal and Harmonic Analysis for Rotating Equipment — p. 189–210
10. Buckling, Large Deflection and Material Nonlinearity — p. 211–234
11. Thermal Stress and Coupled Thermal-Structural Problems — p. 235–256
12. Fatigue Post-Processing and Hot Spot Stress Methods — p. 257–278
13. Verification, Validation and Writing a Defensible Analysis Report — p. 279–298
14. Case Studies: Bracket, Shaft, Flange and Lifting Lug — p. 299–320

What’s Included

An instant PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.

Related Reading

• Machine Element Design — Field Manual for Indian Workshops
• FEA Engineer Training
• Finite Element Analysis Basics

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About Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS

Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS is part of the 3D-LABS Engineering series — a focused e-book library for practising engineers, engineering students, and technical managers. This title covers fundamentals of engineering design, code interpretation, industry practices, and real-world project applications, with worked examples and industry-current best practices drawn from real engineering projects.

Written by practising 3D-LABS engineers and reviewed by senior specialists, Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS is designed to move you from concept to competence quickly — not to be a comprehensive academic reference, but a working reference you actually use.

Who Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS is for

Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS is written for practising engineers, engineering students, and technical managers. If you are:

• An early-career engineer wanting to accelerate your practical knowledge in engineering.
• An experienced practitioner looking for a compact reference on current practices.
• A student preparing for engineering exams, interviews, or your first professional role.
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Then Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS will earn its price back in the first project or exam you apply it to.

What is included in your download

• The complete PDF e-book — DRM-free, fully searchable, print-friendly formatting.
• Worked examples — real-world calculations, drawings, or case studies interspersed through the text.
• Reference charts and tables — quick-lookup material you will return to on the job.
• Further reading recommendations — curated pointers to codes, standards, and complementary resources.
• Free updates — when we revise the book, you get the updated PDF at no extra cost. We notify you by email.

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Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS is priced at ₹4,500 (USD equivalent shown in cart). After payment is confirmed, our team emails your PDF to the address on your order. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no expiring access.

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How to get the most out of Machine Design with FEA — From Hand Calculation to ANSYS

1. Read the introduction and structure first — every book has a "how to use this book" section that maps chapters to the reader you are.
2. Work through the examples with pen and paper — passive reading is 10% retention; working the calculation yourself is 70%+.
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4. Apply the concepts to a real project immediately — the book will pay for itself the first time you avoid a design error.
5. Come back to the book after 6 months — with real project experience, you will read the same chapters differently.

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