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B. E. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome Based Education (OBE)
SEMESTER - VI
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
Course Code 18ME61 CIE Marks 40
Teaching Hours /Week (L:T:P) 3:2:0 SEE Marks 60
Credits 04 Exam Hours 03
Course Learning Objectives:
· To learn the basic principles of finite element analysis procedure
· To understand the design and heat transfer problems with application of FEM.
· Solve 1 D, 2 D and dynamic problems using Finite Element Analysis approach.
· To learn the theory and characteristics of finite elements that represent engineering structures.
· 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.
Module-1
Introduction to Finite Element Method: General steps of the finite element method. Engineering applications
of finite element method. Advantages of the Finite Element Method.
Boundary conditions: Homogeneous and non-homogeneous for structural, heat transfer and fluid flow
problems. Potential energy method, Rayleigh Ritz method, Galerkin’s method, Displacement method of finite
element formulation. Convergence criteria, Discretisation process, Types of elements: 1D, 2D and 3D, Node
numbering, Location of nodes. Strain- displacement relations, Stress-strain relations, Plain stress and Plain
strain conditions, temperature effects.
Interpolation models: Simplex, complex and multiplex elements, linear interpolation polynomials in terms of
global coordinates 1D, 2D, 3D Simplex Elements.
Module-2
Introduction to the stiffness (Displacement) method: Introduction, Derivation of stiffness matrix, Derivation
of stiffness matrix for a spring element, Assembly the total stiffness matrix by superposition. One-Dimensional
Elements-Analysis of Bars and Trusses, Linear interpolation polynomials in terms of local coordinate’s for1D,
2Delements. Higher order interpolation functions for 1D quadratic and cubic elements in natural coordinates,
, , Constant strain triangle, Four-Nodded Tetrahedral Element (TET 4), Eight-Nodded Hexahedral Element
(HEXA 3 8), 2D iso-parametric element, Lagrange interpolation functions.
Numerical integration: Gaussian quadrature one point, two point formulae, 2D integrals. Force terms: Body
force, traction force and point loads, Numerical Problems: Solution for displacement, stress and strain in 1D
straight bars, stepped bars and tapered bars using elimination approach and penalty approach, Analysis of
Module-3
Beams and Shafts: Boundary conditions, Load vector, Hermite shape functions, Beam stiffness matrix based
on Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, Examples on cantilever beams, propped cantilever beams, Numerical
problems on simply supported, fixed straight and stepped beams using direct stiffness method with
concentrated and uniformly distributed load.
Torsion of Shafts: Finite element formulation of shafts, determination of stress and twists in circular shafts.
Module-4
Heat Transfer: Basic equations of heat transfer: Energy balance equation, Rate equation: conduction,
convection, radiation, 1D finite element formulation using vibration method, Problems with temperature
gradient and heat fluxes, heat transfer in composite sections, straight fins.
Fluid Flow: Flow through a porous medium, Flow through pipes of uniform and stepped sections, Flow
through hydraulic net works.
Module-5
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Axi-symmetric Solid Elements: Derivation of stiffness matrix of axisymmetric bodies with triangular elements,
Numerical solution of axisymmetric triangular element(s) subjected to surface forces, point loads, angular
velocity, pressure vessels.
Dynamic Considerations: Formulation for point mass and distributed masses, Consistent element mass matrix
of one dimensional bar element, truss element, axisymmetric triangular element, quadrilateral element, beam
element. Lumped mass matrix of bar element, truss element, Evaluation of eigen values and eigen vectors,
Applications to bars, stepped bars, and beams.
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1: Identify the application and characteristics of FEA elements such as bars, beams, plane and iso-
parametric elements.
CO2: Develop element characteristic equation and generation of global equation.
CO3: Formulate and solve Axi-symmetric and heat transfer problems.
CO4: Apply suitable boundary conditions to a global equation for bars, trusses, beams, circular shafts, heat
transfer, fluid flow, axi-symmetric and dynamic problems
Question paper pattern:
· The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
· Each full question will be for 20 marks.
· There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub- questions) from each module.
· Each full question will have sub- question covering all the topics under a module.
· The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Name of the
Sl No Title of the Book Name of the Publisher Edition and Year
Author/s
Textbook/s
1 A first course in the Finite Logan, D. L Cengage Learning 6th Edition
Element Method 2016
2 Finite Element Method in Rao, S. S Pergaman Int. Library of 5th Edition
Engineering Science 2010
3 Finite Elements in Engineering Chandrupatla T. R PHI 2nd Edition
2013
Reference Books
1 Finite Element Method J.N.Reddy McGraw -Hill
International Edition
2 Finite Elements Procedures Bathe K. J PHI
3 Concepts and Application of Cook R. D., et al. Wiley & Sons 4th Edition
Finite Elements Analysis 2003
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