Republic of the Philippines

Central Mindanao University

University Town, Musuan, 8710 Bukidnon
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Method

Activity No. 2
Beam Analysis

Criteria: Equivalent Score

Content (20%)

Accuracy (25%)

Format (15%)

Quality (15%)
Name
of Analysis (20%)
Student
Overall Impression (5%)
BSME 4A M 10:00AM-
Schedu
Section le
12:00PM

September
Date Date
Perform Submitt
16, 2024
ed ed
September
Total
Deadlin Score
e 20, 2024

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 I. Objectives
 To be able to create the beam analysis simulation study
 To be able to display the deflection, shear, and bending moment diagrams
 To be able to determine the maximum vertical deflection of the beam and the
location of this deflection, the maximum shear, and the maximum bending moment
 To be able to analyze the results

II. Theory
(Research from reliable sources on the internet (indicate the references) and include here the
following: 1. Beams, 2. Static Analysis of Beams, and 3. Finite Element Simulation of a
Beam. You can Refer to this book: Practical Finite Element Simulations with SOLIDWORKS
2022.)

III. Materials and Instruments

 SolidWorks Software
 SolidWorks Flow Simulation 2012 Tutorial

IV. Procedure
1. Open SOLIDWORKS software.
2. Perform the analysis of beams via SOLIDWORKS Simulation by following the
instructions of the book entitled Practical Finite Element Simulations with
SOLIDWORKS 2022, from page 83 to page 121.
3. Document your activity by taking a time lapse video of yourself doing the activity.
Make sure that the screen activity is also clear in the recorded video.
4. Attach screenshots of the results in the “data and results” section, showing same
value with the reference book.
5. Make your work commendable. Please see the rubrics for the criteria in grading your
activity.
6. Upload your time lapse video in your Google drive and share your link to me in our
GC.
7. Attached in the appendix the screenshots of your time lapse video.

V. Data and Results

1.) Sketch of the geometric model,

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2.) Structural model,

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3.) Steps on how you create the simulation study,

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4.) Beam deflection diagram,

5.) Shear force diagram,

6.) Shear force diagram for two selected segments of the beam, and

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 7.) Bending moment diagram.

VI. Conclusion
(Summarize the key findings and insights gained from the activity. Here are some of elements you
may include: Summary of Results, Interpretation of Results, Discussion of Errors or Limitations,
Implications and Applications, Conclusion Statement, and Recommendations. Remember to keep
your conclusion clear, concise, and focused on the main points of the objectives. Avoid
introducing new information or delving into tangential topics that are not directly relevant to the
activity.)

VII. Questions/ Problems

1. What is the value of the following: maximum vertical deflection, maximum shear force,
and maximum bending moment of the beam?

2. What is the maximum shear force in segment 2 and segment 5, respectively?

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 3. Is the beam safe from the applied loads?

VIII. References
(Follow APA format citations. APA website citations usually include the author, the publication
date, the title of the page or article, the website name, and the URL. If there is no author, start
the citation with the title of the article. If the page is likely to change over time, add a retrieval
date.)

IX. Appendix
(Attach pictures of you during the activity showing your face and the screen of the computer.

ME 82 Activity Evaluation Rubrics

Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Satisfactory (3) Needs Poor (1)

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 Improvement (2)
Completeness All required Most required Some required Many required Most required
of Content elements are elements are elements are elements are elements are
(20%) present, including a present, but missing or missing or missing or
comprehensive some details incomplete. unclear. incomplete.
introduction, may be lacking.
methodology,
results, discussion,
and conclusion.
Accuracy of All data is accurate, Most data is Some Numerous Data and
Data and and calculations accurate, and inaccuracies in inaccuracies in calculations
Calculations are generally calculations are data and data and are largely
(25%) correct, with only generally calculations are calculations incorrect or
minor errors. correct, with present, affecting significantly missing.
only minor the overall impact the validity
errors. reliability of the of the results.
results.
Presentation The activity is well-The activity is The organization The activity lacks The activity is
and organized, with organized, but is somewhat clear organization disorganized,
Formatting clear headings, there may be confusing, and and formatting, with little to no
(15%) labels, and a logicalsome formatting is making it difficult attention to
flow. Formatting is inconsistencies inconsistent, to follow. formatting,
consistent and in headings, affecting overall hindering
professional. labels, or clarity. understanding
formatting.
Quality of Graphs and figures Most graphs Some graphs and Graphs and Graphs and
Graphs and are clear, well- and figures are figures are figures are figures are
Figures (15%) labelled, and clear and unclear or poorly confusing, missing or of
directly support the adequately labelled, making it hindering the very poor
analysis. They labelled, challenging to ability to quality.
enhance the contributing to interpret the data. comprehend the
understanding of the overall information.
the presented data. understanding
of the content.
Analysis and The analysis is The analysis is The analysis is The analysis is Little to no
Interpretation insightful, sound, with a basic with limited superficial, and analysis is
(20%) demonstrating a good connections connections provided, and
deep understanding between theory between theory connections to
understanding of of the and results. and results are theory are
the experimental experimental unclear. absent.
outcomes. outcomes and
Connections some
between theory and connections to
results are well- theory.
established.
Overall The activity The activity is The activity is The activity shows The activity is
Impression demonstrates well-done, satisfactory, but minimal effort or of poor quality,
(5%) exceptional effort indicating a improvements understanding, reflecting a
and understanding, good level of could enhance requiring lack of effort or
showcasing a high effort and overall quality. significant understanding
level of understanding improvements. in the
competency in the in the laboratory laboratory
laboratory work. work. work.

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