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ME469 Finite Element Analysis

The document provides information about the Finite Element Analysis course offered at the university. It includes the course code, credits, year of introduction, objectives, syllabus, expected outcomes, textbooks, and course plan. The course aims to teach students the mathematical background, basics, and methodologies of finite element analysis so that they can solve real-life engineering problems. The syllabus covers topics such as direct formulation, beam elements, interpolation functions, variational methods, higher order elements, and finite element software packages. Students will be evaluated through internal exams, an end semester exam, and are expected to understand FEM concepts and apply finite element analysis.

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ME469 Finite Element Analysis

The document provides information about the Finite Element Analysis course offered at the university. It includes the course code, credits, year of introduction, objectives, syllabus, expected outcomes, textbooks, and course plan. The course aims to teach students the mathematical background, basics, and methodologies of finite element analysis so that they can solve real-life engineering problems. The syllabus covers topics such as direct formulation, beam elements, interpolation functions, variational methods, higher order elements, and finite element software packages. Students will be evaluated through internal exams, an end semester exam, and are expected to understand FEM concepts and apply finite element analysis.

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Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of

code Credits Introduction


ME469 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
1. To learn the mathematical background of finite element methods.
2. To understand the basics of finite element formulation.
3. To practice finite element methodologies through structural and heat transfer problems.

Syllabus
Introduction; Brief history; Review of elasticity; Direct approach;1D bar element; Analogous
problems; Beam elements; Plane truss; Coordinate transformations; Interpolation functions; Shape
functions; Variational methods; Strong and weak form; Rayleigh Ritz method; FE formulation
using minimization of potential; Consistent nodal loads; Higher order elements; Iso parametric
elements; Weighted residual methods; FEA software packages.
Expected outcome
The students will be able to
i. understand the mathematical background of FEM .
ii. solve real life problems using finite element analysis
Text Books:

KTU 2004
STUDENTS
1. Chandrupatla T R., Finite Element Analysis for Engineering and Technology, University Press,

2. Hutton D V., Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005


3. Logan D L., A first course in the Finite Element Method, Thomson-Engineering, 2012
4. Seshu P., Text Book of Finite Element Analysis, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2003

References Books:
1. Cook R D., Malkus D S., Plesha M E.,Witt R J., Concepts and Analysis of Finite
Element Applications, John Wiley & Sons,1981
2. Reddy J N., An introduction to the Finite Element Method, McGraw- Hill, 2006

Course
Plan End
Module Contents Hours Sem.
Exam
Marks

Introduction to Finite Element Method (FEM)- Brief history- Application


of FEA- Advantages and disadvantages.
I Review of elasticity- Strain displacement relations- Compatibility-Stress 2 15%
strain relations- Boundary conditions- Plane stress, plane strain and
axisymmetry.

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Direct approach-1D bar element- element stiffness- Assembly of
elements- properties of [K] matrix- Treatment of boundary conditions-
4
Stress computation.

Analogous problems of torsion, heat conduction and laminar pipe flow.


Beam elements- FE formulation-element stiffness matrix- boundary 4
II conditions. 20%
Plane truss- Element formulation-Co ordinate transformation- Local and
global co ordinates- Stress calculations. 4

FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION


Interpolation functions-Shape functions- Lagrange interpolation- 1D
linear and quadratic element 3
III 15%
Variational methods: Functionals- Strong and weak form- Essential and
3
natural boundary conditions.
Principle of stationary potential energy- Rayleigh Ritz method. 3
IV 20%
FE formulation using minimization of potential- B matrix- Element
4
matrices for bar element- Consistent nodal loads.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Higher order elements- Quadratic and cubic elements-Pascal’s triangle-
Serendipity elements. 3

KTU V

VI
STUDENTS
Iso parametric elements, Natural coordinates, Area co ordinates-
Quadrilateral elements-Jacobian matrix-Gauss quadrature.

Weighted residual method: Galerkin FE formulation. Axially loaded bar-


Heat flow in a bar
5

5
15%

Structure of FEA software package. 15%


2
Introduction to Modal analysis, non linear analysis and coupled analysis.
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100, Time: 3 hrs

The question paper should consist of three parts

Part A
There should be 2 questions each from module I and II
Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
There should be 2 questions each from module III and IV
Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

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Part C
There should be 3 questions each from module V and VI
Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: Each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.

KTU STUDENTS

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