Srinivasan Engineering College, Perambalur

Even Semester 2013 – 2014

Course Handout
Date: 29.11.2013
Course No. : ME2353 LTPC
Course Title : FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 3104
Course Instructor : R.MURUGAN, P.SELVAKUMAR
Instructor-in-charge : R.MURUGAN, P.SELVAKUMAR

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 To introduce the fundamental knowledge of finite element methods.

 To study the applications of FEA.

COURSE OUTCOME

Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to

 Preliminary concepts of finite element method.

 Convergence criteria of finite element method.
 Concepts of analyzing the discrete elements.
 Concepts of analyzing the 2D elements and axisymmetric elements.
 Concepts of analyzing the 2D and 3D dynamic element problem.
 Concepts of analyzing the various field problems such as fluid flow and heat transfer
problems.

Text book(s) [TB]

1. P.Seshu, “Text Book of Finite Element Analysis”, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi, 2007. ISBN-978-203-2315-5
Reference(s) [RB]

1. J.N.Reddy, “An Introduction to the Finite Element Method”, McGraw-Hill International

Editions (Engineering Mechanics Series), 1993. ISBN-0-07-051355-4
2. Chandrupatla & Belagundu, “Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering”, 3rd Edition,
Prentice-Hall of India, Eastern Economy Editions. ISBN-978-81-203-2106-9
3. David V.Hutton,”Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis”, Tata McGraw-Hill Edition
2005. ISBN-0-07-239536-2
4. Cook,Robert.D., Plesha,Michael.E & Witt,Robert.J. “Concepts and Applications of
Finite Element Analysis”,Wiley Student Edition, 2004. ISBN-10 81-265-1336-5
Course Plan / Schedule:

No. of
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Topics to be covered Learning objectives lectur
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UNIT I FINITE ELEMENT FORMULATION OF BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM

To know the historical background
1 Review of basic analysis T1 1
of finite element analysis.
Stiffness and Flexibility matrix
2 To understand the matrix approach. T1 2
for simple cases
3 Applications of FEA To Know the application of FEA. T1 2
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4 Assembly of elements R1 1
Discretisation
Properties of stiffness To Know the properties of Matrix
5 R1 2
matrices algebra
Governing equation and
convergence criteria of finite To Know the Importance of
6 R1 1
element method. Governing equations for continuum

To Know the Classical Techniques

8 Classical Techniques in FEM R1 2
in FEM

UNIT II ONE DIMENSIONAL FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

To Know the Weighted residual
9 Bar, Frame, Beam elements T1 2
method
Application to mechanical
10 To Know Ritz method R3 2
loads and stresses
To Know the Finite element
11 Finite element modeling T1 3
modeling
Coordinates and shape To Obtain the knowledge of
12 R2 1
functions Coordinates and shape functions
Application to mechanical
13 - R3 2
loads and stresses
Static stability analysis. To obtain the knowledge Assembly
14 of stiffness matrix and load vector R1 2

To obtain the knowledge Assembly

15 Dynamic stability analysis of stiffness matrix and load vector T1 3

16 Finite element equations - R2 2

To know the Quadratic shape
17 Quadratic shape functions T1 1
functions
To know the Role of Applications to
18 Applications to plane trusses R3 2
plane trusses

UNIT III TWO DIMENSIONAL FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

19 Introduction T1 2
To obtain the knowledge of
approximation of geometry and
20 approximation of geometry and field R3 2
field variable
variable
3 noded triangular elements and To know the 3 noded triangular
21 four noded rectangular elements – four noded rectangular R2 2
elements elements
higher order elements and To know the higher order elements –
generalized coordinates generalized coordinates approach to
22 R2 2
approach to nodal nodal approximations and
approximations and difficulties difficulties
To obtain the knowledge of natural
natural coordinates and
23 coordinates and coordinate R1 1
coordinate transformations
transformations
Triangular elements and
24 To know the Triangular elements T1 2
quadrilateral elements
transformations to natural To obtain the knowledge
25 R2 2
coordinates transformations to natural
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To know the importance of Gaussian
26 Gaussian quadrature R3 2
quadrature
example problems in plane
27 stress, plane strain and -- T1 2
axisymmetric applications
To obtain the knowledge of elasticity
28 elasticity equations R3 2
equations

UNIT IV DYNAMIC ANALYSIS USING FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

vibrational problems – To know the importance of
29 equations of motion based on vibrational problems – equations of R3 2
weak form motion based on weak form
To know the importance of
30 longitudinal vibration of bars T1 2
longitudinal vibration of bars
transverse vibration of beams – To know transverse vibration of
31 consistent mass matrices beams and consistent mass matrices R2 1
and element equations element equations
To know the importance of solution
solution of eigenvalue problems
32 of eigenvalue problems – vector R3 2
and vector iteration methods
iteration methods
normal modes – transient To know the importance of normal
33 T1 2
vibrations modes – transient vibrations
To know the importance of modeling
modeling of damping – mode
34 of damping – mode superposition R3 2
superposition technique
technique
To know Basics of direct integration
35 direct integration methods T1 3
methods

UNIT V APPLICATIONS IN HEAT TRANSFER & FLUID MECHANICS

One dimensional heat transfer To know One dimensional heat

36 R3 2
element transfer element
application to one-dimensional To know the application to one-
37 R2 2
heat transfer problems dimensional heat transfer problems
scalar variable problems in 2- To know the scalar variable
38 R1 2
Dimensions problems in 2-Dimensions
Applications to heat transfer in To know the Applications to heat
39 T1 3
2-Dimension transfer in 2-Dimension
Application to problems in fluid To know the Application to
40 R3 2
mechanics in 2-D. problems in fluid mechanics in 2-D
Total number of classes planned: 75

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EVALUATION SCHEME – INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

EC Evaluation Duration Weightage Date & Time Venue

No. Components
Monday
1 Slip Tests 40 min 20% &
8.30am to 9.15am
27-01-2014 To 01-02-2014
2 Cycle Test 1 1.30hr &
8.30am to 10.00am
17-02-2014 To 24-02-2014

announced later
3 Cycle Test 2 1.30hr 30% &
8.30am to 10.00am

To be
10-03-2014 To 15-03-2014
4 Cycle Test 3 1.30hr &
8.30am to 10.00am
05-04-2014 To 11-04-2014
5 Model Exam 3hr 30% &
1.00pm to 4.00pm
Attendance
6 Continuous 20%
Percentage

LINKS:
Question Bank : www.sriengg.com/Kindly include the respective link
University Question Paper: www.sriengg.com/Kindly include the respective link

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Questions for slip test

Slip test-1 Explain the procedure of FEM.

Slip test-2 Problems of Galarkin approach
Slip test-3 Problems of bar elements
Slip test-4 Problems of truss elements
Slip test-5 Problems of plain stress condition
Slip test-6 Problems of triangular elements
Slip test-7 Problems of axi-symmetric condition
Slip test-8 Problems of body forces and temperature effects
Slip test-9 Problems of conduction mode
Slip test-10 Problems of fins

I. Assignment topic:
1. Gaussian elimination
2. Galarkin approach
3. 2-D Problems

II. Part-A Question with answer will be issued by the instructor on completion of each unit.

Timings for chamber consultation: Students should contact the Course Instructor in her/his chamber during lunch
break.
Notices: All notices will be displayed on the Department Notice Board.

HOD Instructor-In-Charge Instructor

Dr.M.JOSEPH FERNANDUS R.MURUGAN, P.SELVAKUMAR R.MURUGAN, P.SELVAKUMAR

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