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    Introduction To Finite Element Analysis: Dr. A. Kumaravel, M.Tech., PH.D.

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    This document discusses finite element analysis and its procedures. It introduces finite element analysis, its history and applications. The finite element method involves pre-processing, obtaining elemental equations, assembly, applying boundary conditions, solution, and post-processing. It can be used to solve complex problems in civil engineering, aircraft design, mechanics and more. The advantages are its ability to handle various loads, materials and boundary conditions. The disadvantages include requiring computing power and expertise.

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    This document discusses finite element analysis and its procedures. It introduces finite element analysis, its history and applications. The finite element method involves pre-processing, obtaining elemental equations, assembly, applying boundary conditions, solution, and post-processing. It can be used to solve complex problems in civil engineering, aircraft design, mechanics and more. The advantages are its ability to handle various loads, materials and boundary conditions. The disadvantages include requiring computing power and expertise.

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    This document discusses finite element analysis and its procedures. It introduces finite element analysis, its history and applications. The finite element method involves pre-processing, obtaining elemental equations, assembly, applying boundary conditions, solution, and post-processing. It can be used to solve complex problems in civil engineering, aircraft design, mechanics and more. The advantages are its ability to handle various loads, materials and boundary conditions. The disadvantages include requiring computing power and expertise.

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    Introduction To Finite Element Analysis: Dr. A. Kumaravel, M.Tech., PH.D.

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    This document discusses finite element analysis and its procedures. It introduces finite element analysis, its history and applications. The finite element method involves pre-processing, obtaining elemental equations, assembly, applying boundary conditions, solution, and post-processing. It can be used to solve complex problems in civil engineering, aircraft design, mechanics and more. The advantages are its ability to handle various loads, materials and boundary conditions. The disadvantages include requiring computing power and expertise.

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    Introduction to Finite Element Analysis

    Presented by

    Dr. A. Kumaravel, M.Tech., Ph.D.,


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    Finite Element Method


    FEM was first developed in 1943 by R. Courant Use of FEM in structural analysis was reported by Turner et al. (1956) FEM was named by Clough (1960) The finite element method has wide application in the structural, thermal and fluid analysis areas

    FEA - Procedure
    The finite element method is comprised of the following steps:
    (1) Pre-processing, (2) Obtaining elemental equations, (3) Assembly, (4) Application of boundary conditions, (5) Solution, and (6) Post-processing

    Element Characteristic Matrix


    Structural mechanics: stiffness matrixnodal displacements to nodal forces Heat conduction: conductivity matrixnodal temperatures to nodal fluxes Direct method Variational method Weighted residual methods

    Applications of Finite Element Analysis

    Civil Engineering Aircraft structures Mechanical Design Electrical Mechanics and electromagnetics Biomechanical Engineering

    Advantages of Finite Element Method


    Complex problems can be easily solved Natural load conditions can be easily handled Higher order elements may be implemented Non homogeneous materials can be handled easily Unlimited number of boundary conditions can be handled Accuracy level can be improved by vary the size of the element Dynamic effects are included

    Disadvantages of Finite Element Method


    It is time consuming process We have to depend on computer package when we go for more number of elements If we divide the system into smaller number of elements, we may get considerable variation from exact solution Results may not be closer with analytical results, because it is an approximation method Requires sound background in mathematics otherwise solving problem is highly difficult

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