Course Code Course Name Credits
MEC504 Finite Element Analysis 03
Prerequisite:
Knowledge of:
• Differential equations (Formulation and solution, Types-Ordinary, Partial, Order and degree
of the DE and the boundary conditions)
• Matrix algebra ( Matrix operations, gauss elimination method to get inverse the inverse of
matrix)
• Basics of the core field (Governing laws, relationship between the various variables and
constants –like in structural field stress-strain,Thermal field-temp, heat transfer rate etc
Objectives:
1. To understand the concepts of FEA and its applicability to different engineering field
problems.
2. To understand the representation of the physical model into an equivalent FEA model and
steps to solve it.
3. To acquaint with application of numerical techniques for solving problems.
Outcomes: Learner will be able to…
1. Solve differential equations using weighted residual methods.
2. Develop the finite element equations to model engineering problems governed by second
order differential equations.
3. Apply the basic finite element formulation techniques to solve engineering problems by
using one dimensional elements.
4. Apply the basic finite element formulation techniques to solve engineering problems by
using two dimensional elements.
5. Apply the basic finite element formulation techniques to find natural frequency of single
degree of vibration system.
6. Use commercial FEA software, to solve problems related to mechanical engineering.
Module Details Hrs
Introduction:
1.1 Introductory Concepts: Introduction to FEM, Historical Background,
1 General FEM procedure, Applications of FEM in various fields 05
Advantages and disadvantages of FEM
1.2 Mathematical Modelling of field problems in engineering, Governing
Differential equations, primary/secondary variables, boundary conditions-
types-essential/natural etc.
1.3Approximate solution of differential equations, Weighted residual
techniques (Galerkin , Subdomain method).
FEA Procedure:(Pre-processing, Processing, Post-processing)
2.1 Discrete and Continuous Models, Weighted Residual Methods - Ritz
2 Technique- Basic Concepts of the Finite Element Method. 08
2.2 Definitions of various terms used in FEM like element, order of the
element, internal and external node/s, degree of freedom.
2.3 Minimization of a functional, Principle of minimum total potential,
Piecewise Rayleigh-Ritz method, Formulation of 'stiffness matrix',
assembly concepts to develop system equation.
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One Dimensional Problems:
3.1 One dimensional second order equations - discretization-element types
- linear and higher order elements -derivation of shape functions and 10
3 stiffness matrices and force vectors.
3.2 Assembly of Matrices- solution of problems in one dimensional
structural analysis, heat transfer and fluid flow (stepped and taper bars,
fluid network, spring-Cart Systems)
3.3 Analysis of Plane trusses, Analysis of Beams
Two Dimensional Finite Element Formulations:
4.1 Introduction, three node triangular element, four node rectangular
4 element 05
4.2 Natural coordinates and coordinates transformations: serendipity and
Lagrange’s methods for deriving shape functions for triangular element.
4.3 Convergence criterion, sources of errors
5 Two Dimensional Vector Variable Problems:
5.1 Equations of elasticity - Plane stress, plane strain and axi-symmetric 06
problems
5.2 Jacobian matrix, stress analysis of CST.
Finite Element Formulation of Dynamics and Numerical Techniques:
6.1 Applications to free vibration problems of rod and beam, Lumped and
6 consistent mass matrices. 05
6.2 Solutions techniques to Dynamic problems, longitudinal vibration
frequencies and mode shapes, Fourth order beam equation, transverse
deflections and natural frequencies of beams.
Assessment:
Internal Assessment for 20 marks:
ConsistingTwo Compulsory Class Tests
First test based on approximately 40% of contents and second test based on remaining contents
(approximately 40% but excluding contents covered in Test I)
End Semester Examination:
Weightage of each module in end semester examination will be proportional to number of
respective lecture hours mentioned in the curriculum.
1. Question paper will comprise of total six questions, each carrying 20 marks
2. Question 1 will be compulsory and should cover maximum contents of the curriculum
3. Remaining questions will be mixed in nature (for example if Q.2 has part (a) from module
3 then part (b) will be from any module other than module 3
4. Only Four questions need to be solved
Text/Reference Books:
1. Textbook of Finite Element Analysis by Seshu P, Prentice Hall of India
2. Finite Element Method by J N Reddy, TMH
3. 'Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Chandrupatla and Belegundu, Pearson
Education
4. Finite Element Methods by R Dhanraj and K Prabhakaran Nair, Oxford University Press
5. A first course in Finite Element Method by Logan D L, Thomson Asia PvtLtd
6. 'Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis by Cook R D, Malkus D S,
Plesha ME, John- Wiley Sons
7. The Finite Element Method in Engineering by S. S. Rao, Butter Worth Heinemann
8. Fundamental Finite Element Analysis and Application with Mathematica and
MATLAB Computations by M. Asghar Bhatti, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
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