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Finite Element Methods

This document outlines the objectives and content of a course on finite element methods. The course aims to teach students the basic principles, theory, and applications of finite element analysis. It covers topics like stress-strain relationships, discretization methods, element types, assembly of stiffness matrices, modeling of trusses and beams, isoparametric elements, heat transfer analysis, and dynamic analysis. The course intends to develop students' skills in evaluating finite element analyses performed by others. It also teaches complex geometry modeling and solution techniques.

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Finite Element Methods

This document outlines the objectives and content of a course on finite element methods. The course aims to teach students the basic principles, theory, and applications of finite element analysis. It covers topics like stress-strain relationships, discretization methods, element types, assembly of stiffness matrices, modeling of trusses and beams, isoparametric elements, heat transfer analysis, and dynamic analysis. The course intends to develop students' skills in evaluating finite element analyses performed by others. It also teaches complex geometry modeling and solution techniques.

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FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

R1641033

Course Objectives:

1. To learn basic principles of finite element analysis procedure

2. To learn the theory and characteristics of finite elements that represent engineering structures

3. To learn and apply finite element solutions to structural, thermal, dynamic problem to develop the
knowledge and skills needed to effectively evaluate finite element analyses performed by others

4. Learn to model complex geometry problems and solution techniques.

UNIT-I

Introduction to finite element method, stress and equilibrium, strain – displacement relations, stress –
strain relations, plane stress and plane strain conditions, variational and weighted residual methods,
concept of potential energy, one dimensional problems.

UNIT – II

Discretization of domain, element shapes, discretization procedures, assembly of stiffness matrix, band
width, node numbering, mesh generation, interpolation functions, local and global coordinates,
convergence requirements, treatment of boundary conditions.

UNIT – III

Analysis of Trusses: Finite element modelling, coordinates and shape functions, assembly of global
stiffness matrix and load vector, finite element equations, treatment of boundary conditions, stress, strain
and support reaction calculations. Analysis of Beams: Element stiffness matrix for Hermite beam
element, derivation of load vector for concentrated and UDL, simple problems on beams.

UNIT – IV

Finite element modelling of two dimensional stress analysis with constant strain triangles and treatment
of boundary conditions, formulation of axisymmetric problems.
UNIT-V

Higher order and isoparametric elements: One dimensional quadratic and cubic elements in natural
coordinates, two dimensional four noded isoparametric elements and numerical integration.

UNIT – VI

Steady state heat transfer analysis : one dimensional analysis of a fin and two dimensional analysis of thin
plate, analysis of a uniform shaft subjected to torsion. Dynamic Analysis: Formulation of finite element
model, element consistent and lumped mass matrices, evaluation of eigen values and eigen vectors, free
vibration analysis.
Text Books:

1. The Finite Element Methods in Engineering / SS Rao / Pergamon.

References:

1. Finite Element Method with applications in Engineering / YM Desai, Eldho & Shah /Pearson
publishers

2. An introduction to Finite Element Method / JN Reddy / McGraw Hill

3. The Finite Element Method for Engineers – Kenneth H. Huebner, Donald L. Dewhirst, Douglas E.
Smith and Ted G. Byrom / John Wiley & sons (ASIA) Pte Ltd.

4. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with Ansys, Saeed Moaveniu, Pearson Education

5. Finite Element Methods / Chen

6. Finite Element Analysis: for students & Practicing Engineers / G.Lakshmi Narasaiah / BSP Books Pvt.
Ltd.

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