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FEA - Syllabus

This document outlines the objectives, outcomes, content, and mapping of a Finite Element Analysis course. The course aims to provide an understanding of finite element analysis and its application to structural mechanics, heat transfer, and dynamics problems. Over 4 units and 45 hours, students will learn about numerical methods, finite element formulations, and how to solve 1D and 2D problems related to heat transfer, stress analysis, and dynamics. The course outcomes ensure students understand FEA concepts and can apply the method to various problem types.

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FEA - Syllabus

This document outlines the objectives, outcomes, content, and mapping of a Finite Element Analysis course. The course aims to provide an understanding of finite element analysis and its application to structural mechanics, heat transfer, and dynamics problems. Over 4 units and 45 hours, students will learn about numerical methods, finite element formulations, and how to solve 1D and 2D problems related to heat transfer, stress analysis, and dynamics. The course outcomes ensure students understand FEA concepts and can apply the method to various problem types.

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SUB

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS


CODE
L T P C
3 2 0 4
Students will be able to
COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Understand of one dimensional finite element analysis
2. Get exposed to heat transfer, structural and dynamics problems
3. Provide in depth knowledge in approximate methods in structural
mechanics problem
4. Appreciate the use of FEM to a range of Engineering Problems

COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Summarize the terminologies, steps involved in the FEA and understand the general concepts
of various approximate methods
CO2: Apply finite element formulations to solve 1D & 2D heat transfer problems
CO3: Solve the structural problem of 1D & 2D using finite element methods
CO4: Demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve dynamics problems using finite element
method
CO5: Identify the use of Iso-parametric element and application of numerical integration

COURSE CONTENT:

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION 9 hrs


Numerical solution versus analytical solution- Basic steps in FEA- Preprocessing and Post processing
- Problem Classification, Modeling and Discretization-Interpolation, Elements, Nodes and Degrees of
Freedom- Shape functions - Global, Local and Natural coordinate systems in FEA- Area coordinate
system- Classification of Elements-Linear and Higher order Elements-Compatibility and
Convergence rate of Elements-Formulation Techniques of Element Matrices-Variational and
Weighed Residual Methods of Formulation- Galerkin Method

UNIT 2: HEAT TRANSFER PROBLEMS 9 hrs


One dimensional governing differential equation of heat transfer through composite walls and fins-
Development of Element matrices by Galerkin Method- Solution of 1D and 2D heat transfer
problems

UNIT 3: STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS 9 hrs


Development of Element matrices for axial load member, beam and plane truss- Temperature effect -
Solution of problems involving axial load member, beams and plane trusses- Development of
Element matrices for triangular element - Plane stress and Plane strain conditions- Axisymmetric
element -Solution of problems involving triangular elements- Computation of element stresses and
strains.
UNIT 4: STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS PROBLEMS 9 hrs
Formulation of Element matrices - Lumped and Consistent methods - Determination of mass matrix
for 1D element - evaluation of Eigen values and Eigen vectors - Mode shapes- Natural frequencies

UNIT 5: ISOPARAMETRIC ELEMENTS 9 hrs


Classification and uses of higher order elements - Serendipity elements -1D and 2D Shape functions
of bar, triangular and rectangular elements- -Jacobian transformation -Numerical Integration
Techniques- Solution of problems using Numerical Integration Techniques

Total Hours 45

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Cook R.D, Malkus.D.S, Plesha. M.E, “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”,
John-Wiley Sons, 2003.
2. Tirupathi R.Chandrupatla and Ashok D.Belegundu,“Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering (4e)”, Pearson Higher Ed USA,2011.

REFERENCES:
1. J.N.Reddy, “An Introduction to the Finite Element Method” Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.
2. Rao.S.S., The Finite Element Method in Engineering”, Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, 2005.
3. Daryl L. Logan,“A First Course in the Finite Element Method: SI Edition”, Cengage Learning,
2011.

MAPPING OF PROGRAMME OUTCOMES WITH COURSE OUTCOMES

Programme Outcomes / Programme Specific Outcomes


Mapping PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3

K3 K4 K5 K5 K5 K5 K2 A5 A5 K5 K3 A3 K5 K5 K5
CO1 K2 3 2 1 2 - - - - - - - 1 2 1 -
Course Outcomes

CO2 K2 3 1 - 2 - - - - - - - 1 2 1 -
CO3 K2 3 2 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 2 1 -
CO4 K3 3 2 1 - - - -- - - - - 1 2 1 -
CO5 K4 3 2 1 2 - - - - - - - 1 2 1 -
Average
3 2 1 1 - - - - - - - 1 2 1 -
Correlation Level

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