FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
ME751
Mechanical IV/II
2018
Course Objective
• Understand the basic steps of finite element methods, its
applications and advantages.
• Develop the finite element model for discrete structural and non
structural problems.
• Develop the finite element model for continuum problems: heat
transfer, plane elasticity.
• Develop computer program in MATLAB for above mentioned
problems.
• Use commercial software to simulate above mentioned
problems (Ansys).
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Course Outlines
1. Overview [2 hours]
Introduction
Brief history
Mathematical modelling of the physical system
FEM Analysis Process
FEM Steps
Applications of the Finite Element Method
Advantages of the Finite Element Method
2. Mathematical Background [2 hours]
Vector analysis
Matrix theory
Differential Equations
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3. Direct Stiffness Method: Discrete Finite Elements [8 hours]
Introduction to Discrete Elements
Spring/Bar Element
Linear spring as a Finite Element
Elastic Bar a Finite Element
Truss Element
Introduction to Truss Element
Stiffness of a Plane Truss Element: Direct Stiffness and
Transformation Method
Stiffness of a Space Truss Element
Stress and Strain on Truss Elements
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Beam/Frame Element
Introduction to Flexural Element
Beam Stiffness
Flexural Element with Axial Loading
Flexural Element with an Arbitrary Orientation
A general Three Dimensional Beam Element
Analogous problems in one dimension
Introduction
Steady State Heat Conduction
Laminar Pipe Flow
Electric Network (DC)
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4. Continuum Problems [8 hours]
Introduction
Common Methods for Solving Continuum Problems
Need for Weighted-Integral Statements
Method of Weighted residuals
The Petrov-Galerkin Method
The Galerkin Method
The Least Square Method
The Point Collocation Method
Variational Formulations
Elements of Calculus of Variations
Variational Operator and First Variation
Fundamental Lemma of Variational Calculus
The Euler’s Equation
Natural and Essential Boundary Conditions
Ritz Method
Strong and Weak formulation
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5. Interpolation Functions for Element Formulation [10 hours]
Piecewise defined functions
Polynomial form of Interpolation Function
Selection of the Order of the Interpolation Polynomial
Convergence Requirements
Linear Interpolation Polynomial in Terms of Global Coordinates
One dimensional element
Two dimensional triangular element
Two dimensional rectangular element
Applications
One dimensional problems
Single Variable two dimensional problems
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6. Applications in Solid Mechanics [10 hours]
Plane stress
Plane strain
3 dimensional element
Axisymmetric stress analysis
Thermal stress analysis
7. Higher order Elements [5 hours]
Lagrange elements
Serendipity elements
Parametric Mapping
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Books
• D. L. Logan: A First Course in the Finite Element Method
• D. V. Hutton: Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis
• J. N. Reddy: An Introduction to the Finite Element Method
• S. S. Rao: The Finite Element Method in Engineering
• L J Segerlind: Applied Finite Element Analysis
• T. R. Chandrupatla, A. D. Belegundu: Introduction to Finite
Elements in Engineering
• S. Moaveni: Finite Element Analysis-Theory and Application
with ANSYS
• S. S. Bhavikatti: Finite Element Analysis
• J. Fish, T. Belytschko: A First Course in Finite Elements
• K. J. Bathe: Finite Element Procedures
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Evaluation
• 1st Assessment: 15
• 2nd Assessment: 15
• MATLAB Test: 5
• FE Package: 5
• Assignments: 5
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Revision
Second order linear differential equation
• Particular and complementary solution
• Boundary value problem
Second order partial differential equation
Matrix
• Operation, Types, Rank
• Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Strength of Materials
• End conditions for beams
• Beam deflection
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