Method statement
Description of works
The aim of this project is to amalgamate literature reviews and computational techniques to analyse stresses in domes of different geometries. Modelling will be undertaken using PASHA and LEASH, both are part of a suite of programs called FELASH (finite element analysis of axi-symmetric shells). PASHA (Data preparation for axi-symmetric shell analysis) sets up a data file creating the desired shape to analyse. LEASH (Linear elastic analysis of axi-symmetric shells under either symmetric or non-symmetric loads) uses the PASHA file to perform the analysis, producing displacements, boundary conditions reactions and stresses throughout the structure. The results will then be displayed in graphs and interrupted in order to develop an understanding on dome structures.
Start date: 7/10/13
Completion date: 28/10/13
Author: Abbie Dutton
The main hazards identified in the risk assessment are all related to competitive strain injuries from working a computer for long periods of time.
Method
1. Produce a Gantt chart outlining key dates throughout the thesis.
2. Highlight the aims and objectives to achieve
3. Provide a clear understanding of the topic at hand
4. Include a project progress report indicating if the timescales identified in the Gantt chart are being met.
1. Validate the use of the computer software, comparing computational results with analytical solutions based on Michael Rotter’s "Bending Theory of Shells for Bins and Silos", (2009).
2. Explore the effects of changing the input parameters in the .DAT file (created by Pasha).
1. This should contain a detailed literature review.
2. The work completed up to date should be reviewed and again assessed based on the deadlines outlined in the Gantt chart.
3. Begin compiling information and results obtained so far, related to answering the questions presented in the structural aspect section.
1. A completed detailed thesis should be produced at this point, which satisfies the aim originally stated.
2. An extensive database of results should be compiled within this document answering the questions originally proposed and any others that may have risen.
3. The deadline date specified in the Gantt chart should be adhered to, to allow adequate time for the thesis to be checked and formatted before submission.
1. An informal examination presented to my supervisor and second reader, both of whom may ask questions related to the thesis. A presentation to clarify I have understood the work displayed in my thesis.
(Note: Throughout every task mentioned above continuously save completed work to avoid losing any if the computer crashed.)
The aim of this project is to amalgamate literature reviews and computational techniques to analyse stresses in domes of different geometries. Modelling will be undertaken using PASHA and LEASH, both are part of a suite of programs called FELASH (finite element analysis of axi-symmetric shells). PASHA (Data preparation for axi-symmetric shell analysis) sets up a data file creating the desired shape to analyse. LEASH (Linear elastic analysis of axi-symmetric shells under either symmetric or non-symmetric loads) uses the PASHA file to perform the analysis, producing displacements, boundary conditions reactions and stresses throughout the structure. The results will then be displayed in graphs and interrupted in order to develop an understanding on dome structures.
Start date: 7/10/13
Completion date: 28/10/13
Author: Abbie Dutton
The main hazards identified in the risk assessment are all related to competitive strain injuries from working a computer for long periods of time.
Method
- Undergo reading the relevant literature specified in the literature review.
- Produce a website from the compiled literature to provide some guidance for the project; where to begin, timescales to be considered, resources required. Ensure to take frequent breaks to avoid competitive strain injury of eyes, wrists and back. Breaks will also keep the flow of blood regulating around the body, avoiding blood clots.
1. Produce a Gantt chart outlining key dates throughout the thesis.
2. Highlight the aims and objectives to achieve
3. Provide a clear understanding of the topic at hand
4. Include a project progress report indicating if the timescales identified in the Gantt chart are being met.
- Begin developing computation competence beginning with completion of exercises 1 and 2. Similarly to the previous bullet point
1. Validate the use of the computer software, comparing computational results with analytical solutions based on Michael Rotter’s "Bending Theory of Shells for Bins and Silos", (2009).
2. Explore the effects of changing the input parameters in the .DAT file (created by Pasha).
- Continue developing a database of results, refining the exercises towards the problem at hand.
- Compile an interim report:
1. This should contain a detailed literature review.
2. The work completed up to date should be reviewed and again assessed based on the deadlines outlined in the Gantt chart.
3. Begin compiling information and results obtained so far, related to answering the questions presented in the structural aspect section.
- Deadline of the final thesis
1. A completed detailed thesis should be produced at this point, which satisfies the aim originally stated.
2. An extensive database of results should be compiled within this document answering the questions originally proposed and any others that may have risen.
3. The deadline date specified in the Gantt chart should be adhered to, to allow adequate time for the thesis to be checked and formatted before submission.
- Oral exanimation
1. An informal examination presented to my supervisor and second reader, both of whom may ask questions related to the thesis. A presentation to clarify I have understood the work displayed in my thesis.
(Note: Throughout every task mentioned above continuously save completed work to avoid losing any if the computer crashed.)