Type Course Code Course Name L T P C

Program Core 10211AE215 Finite Element Analysis 1 1 2 3

Pre requisite: Aircraft Structural Mechanics Type

10211AE213
Linked Course: Integrated Theory
Course Description: This is a programme core course provides a general introduction to the theory behind the classic parametric finite element
(FE) analysis as a common numerical analysis tool. It covers the fundamental theoretical approach beginning with a review of differential
equations, boundary conditions, integral forms, interpolation, parametric geometry, numerical integration and matrix algebra. Next, engineering
applications to filed analysis, stress analysis and vibrations are introduced. Time dependent problems are also treated

Course Outcomes:

No Statement
Knowledge Skill Attitude

CO1 Solve FEM basic problems Apply Precise Value

CO2 Apply finite element formulations to solve one dimensional Problems. Apply Precise Value

CO3 Apply finite element formulations to solve two dimensional scalar Problems. Apply Precise Value

CO4 Apply finite element method to solve two-dimensional Vector problems. Apply Articulate Organize

CO5 Apply finite element method to solve problems on iso parametric element and
Analyze Articulate Organize
dynamic Problems.

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 identity, formulate, literature
Apply maths, science & aero

implement, simulate, sense

tool, software, algorithm

communication & report

exp.,interpret, synthesis

impact on society &evs

asses responsibility
soln. to meet stds

design thinking

conceive ideas
norms / ethics

project mgmt.

lifelong learn
team play
10211AE 214 / Aircraft Structural Dynamics
Contributions to Program Outcomes &
Program Specific Outcomes

K
CO K Level PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PS1 PS2 PS3
no
Solve FEM basic problems Apply 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
Apply finite element
formulations to solve one Apply 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 2 2
dimensional Problems.

Apply finite element

formulations to solve two Apply 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 1 2 2 2
dimensional scalar Problems.

Apply finite element method to

solve two-dimensional Vector Apply 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 1 2 2 2
problems.

Apply finite element method to

solve problems on iso
Analyze 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 3 3 2 3 2 2
parametric element and
dynamic Problems.

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 Course Content:

Course Code Course Name L T P C A

10211AE215 Finite Element Analysis 1 1 2 3 1
Total TLP Hours 15 15 30 15

Activity
CO No S No Topic L/T/P
Problem Practice Project Hour
1 1. Historical Background P 1
Mathematical Modeling of field problems in
1 2. L 1
Engineering
1 3. Governing Equations L 1
1 4. Boundary, Initial and Eigen Value problems T 1
5. Selection of COs for the topic of PBL A 1
1 6. Boundary, Initial and Eigen Value problems T 1
1 7. Weighted Residual Methods T 1
1 8. Problems on Weighted Residual Methods T 1
1 9. Problems on Weighted Residual Methods L 1
10. Integrating COs from different courses A 1
1 11. Variational principles T 1
1 12. weighted residual techniques L 1
1 13. least square method & collocation Method P 1
1 14. Galerkin method, sub-domain collocation P 1
15. Literature Review on selected PBL topic A 1
1 16. Rayleigh-Ritz Formulation P 1
Determine the slope & Deflection using Rayleigh-
1 17. P 1
Ritz Formulation
Determine the slope & Deflection using Rayleigh-
1 18. P 1
Ritz Formulation
1 19. Ritz Technique P 1
20. Constructing Objectives on Selected PBL Topic A 1
1 21. Ritz Technique L 1

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2 22. Basic concepts of the Finite Element Method T 1
2 23. Basic concepts of the Finite Element Method T 1
2 24. Shape function for 1D element L 1
25. Design of Experiments on objectives A 1
2 26. Stiffness matrix formulation of 1D element T 1
2 27. Problems on Bar Element T 1
2 28. Problems on Beam Element P 1
2 29. Problems on Truss Element L 1
30. Project Plan & Budgeting A 1
2 31. Numerical applications of 1D element L 1
2 32. Problems on Numerical applications of 1D element L 1
SFD and BMD for simply supported beam with
2 33. T 1
point loads
Longitudinal vibration frequencies and mode
2 34. T 1
shapes
35. Activities related to selected COs A 1
2 36. Problems on Longitudinal vibration frequencies T 1
2 37. Transverse deflections P 1
2 38. Natural frequencies of beams P 1
2 39. Problems on Natural frequencies of beams P 1
40. Review 1 A 1
Second Order 2D Equations involving Scalar
3 41. L 1
Variable Functions
3 42. Variational formulation L 1
3 43. Finite Element formulation P 1
3 44. Understanding the Finite Element formulation P 1
45. Experimental/Analytical Results A 1
3 46. Triangular elements P 1
Determine the element stresses of Triangular
3 47. p
elements
4 48. Shape functions and element matrices and vectors P 1
4 49. Shape functions and element matrices and vectors P 1
50. Interpretation of Results A 1

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 Determine the element stresses of Triangular
4 51. P 1
elements
4 52. Application to Field Problems P 1
4 53. Application to Field Problems P 1
4 54. Equations of elasticity P 1
55. Review on Integration of COs A 1
4 56. Derive the Equations of elasticity P 1
4 57. Plane stress P 1
4 58. plane strain P 1
4 59. Determine the element stresses P 1
60. Review on Activity and relevance with Topics A 1
4 61. Axisymmetric problems T 1
Determine the element stresses of Axisymmetric
4 62. P 1
problems
Determine the element stresses of Axisymmetric
4 63. P
problems
Determine the element stresses of Axisymmetric
4 64. L 1
problems
65. Review 2 A 1
5 66. Natural co-ordinate systems L 1
5 67. Isoperimetric elements T 1
5 68. Determine the Jacobian matrix T 1
5 69. Problems on Jacobian matrix L 1
70. Report Preparation & PPT A 1
5 71. Shape functions for iso parametric elements L 1
5 72. Shape functions for iso parametric elements P 1
Determine the Shape functions for iso parametric
5 73. P 1
elements
Determine the Shape functions for iso parametric
5 74. P 1
elements
75. Assessment A 1
Hours 15 Topics : L-15, T-15, P-30, A-15 75 Problems - 15 Practice - 10 Activity - 5

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 a. Learning Resources Recommended Notes
1. J.E. Akin, Parametric Finite Element Analysis, Draft copy at
2. http://www.clear.rice.edu/mech517/Books/PFEA

i. Text Books

1. K J Bathe, Finite element procedures, Prentice Hall, Indian edition, 2006.

2. J Fish and T Belytschko, A first course in finite elements, Wiley, USA, 2007.

3. R D Cook, D A Malkus, M E Plesha, RJ Witt, Concepts and Applications of finite element analysis, John Wiley & Sons, 4th edition, 2002.

j. Reference Books

1. T.J.R. Hughes, The Finite Element Method, Dover, 2000, McGraw-Hill, 1995.

2. J.E. Akin, Finite Elements Analysis with Error Estimators,Elsevier, 2005, Draft copy at www.clear.rice.edu/mech517/Books/FEEA/

3. J.E. Akin, Finite Element Analysis Concepts via SolidWorks,World Scientific, 2010, Draft copy at www.clear.rice.edu/mech517/Books/FEAC_final.pdf

4. K J Bathe, Finite element procedures, Prentice Hall, Indian edition, 2006.

5. H-H Lee, Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 16, SDC Publications, 2015.

6. B Szabo and I Babuska, Introduction to finite element analysis, John Wiley & Sons, UK, 2011

Grading
Performance will be evaluated on the basis of class participation, problem set performance, and the group design project.

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 Integrated Theory Course
Semester End Total
Continuous Evaluation (CE) Examination Gradin
(SE) g
Assignmen Attendanc Mode
Average of Two Mid Term; each test carries 20 marks Theory Exam CE + SE
t e l Lab
10 5 5 20 60 100

Criteria Score Course Outcomes for evaluation

Mid Term Test 1 20 1,2,3

Mid Term Test 2 20 4,5,6

Model Lab (in which 5 marks for PBL Project) 20 1,2,3,4,5,6

Assignment 5 Selected Cos for PBL

Activity Hours & PBL Project: (Only for core – integrated theory and theory courses)
Each week one hours will be allocated for an activity hour in which course handling faculty members of core – theory & integrated theory along
with PBL coordinator will mentor the students to pursue group activity cum projects. Each student needs to join a three member student team
and be assigned with one combined project. The PBL committee will monitor and mentor the student to pursue the activity. The scores will be
computed based on the activity participation and final demo cum presentation & report.
Contact : Muthukumarasamy S
Dr. G. Boopathy – Domain Coordinator – Aircraft Structures.
Email ID / Mobile No / Location: [email protected] / 7010508344 / 2201

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 B. TECH. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, MAY/DEC 2022
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
10211AE215 – Finite Element Analysis
Maximum : 60 Marks Duration : Three Hours
K1 – Remember, K2 – Understand, K3 – Apply, K4 – Analyze, K5 – Evaluate, K6 - Create
Part A (10 X 2 = 20 Marks) (K level shall not exceed K2)
Q. No. CO Distribution K Level Special Instructions if any

1 CO1 K3

2 CO1 K3

3 CO2 K4

4 CO2 K4

5 CO3 K4

6 CO3 K4

7 CO4 K4

8 CO4 K4

9 CO5 K4

10 CO5 K4

Part – B (5 X 8 = 40 Marks) (K level shall not exceed the mentioned level)

Q. No. CO Distribution K Level Special Instructions if any

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11 (a) CO1 K3

[OR]

(b) CO1 K3

12 (a) CO2 K4

[OR]

(b) CO2 K4

13 (a) CO3 K4

[OR]

(b) CO3 K4

14 (a) CO4 K4

[OR]

(b) CO4 K4

15 (a) CO5 K4

[OR]

(b) CO5 K4

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