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2 Geometries
4 Meshes
3 Simulation setups
3 Results## Project Description This project focuses on understanding the fundamentals of aerospace simulations using Finite Element Method (FEM) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) through the analysis of a rocket fin structure. The project is performed using SimScale simulation software to study both the structural and aerodynamic behavior of the rocket fin under realistic operating conditions. In the FEM section, the rocket fin is analyzed for stress distribution, deformation, structural stability, and factor of safety by applying aerodynamic loads and fixed boundary conditions. Different mesh qualities such as coarse, medium, and fine meshes are compared to understand their impact on simulation accuracy and computational cost. In the CFD section, airflow around the rocket fin is simulated to study pressure distribution, velocity contours, streamlines, wake formation, and aerodynamic drag characteristics. Boundary conditions such as inlet velocity, outlet pressure, and wall conditions are applied to represent realistic airflow behavior. The project helps develop practical understanding of engineering simulation workflows, including geometry preparation, meshing, material assignment, boundary condition setup, result interpretation, and engineering reasoning. It also demonstrates how FEM and CFD are used together in aerospace engineering to ensure both structural integrity and aerodynamic performance of aerospace components.
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2 Geometries 4 Meshes 3 Simulation setups 3 Results## Project Description This project focuses on understanding the fundamentals of aerospace simulations using Finite Element Method (FEM) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) through the analysis of a rocket fin structure. The project is performed using SimScale simulation software to study both the structural and aerodynamic behavior of the rocket fin under realistic operating conditions. In the FEM section, the rocket fin is analyzed for stress distribution, deformation, structural stability, and factor of safety by applying aerodynamic loads and fixed boundary conditions. Different mesh qualities such as coarse, medium, and fine meshes are compared to understand their impact on simulation accuracy and computational cost. In the CFD section, airflow around the rocket fin is simulated to study pressure distribution, velocity contours, streamlines, wake formation, and aerodynamic drag characteristics. Boundary conditions such as inlet velocity, outlet pressure, and wall conditions are applied to represent realistic airflow behavior. The project helps develop practical understanding of engineering simulation workflows, including geometry preparation, meshing, material assignment, boundary condition setup, result interpretation, and engineering reasoning. It also demonstrates how FEM and CFD are used together in aerospace engineering to ensure both structural integrity and aerodynamic performance of aerospace components.
