RV COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE – 560059

(Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, Belgaum)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
I Semester M tech – PDM/MMD
18MPD13 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
LESSON PLAN

Course Learning Objectives:

1. To impart knowledge of analysis of structures for stress, strain, heat transfer and dynamic
loading.
2. To analyse components for displacement, stress and strain having irregular geometries,
boundary conditions, complex material properties etc.
3. To comprehend the basic concepts clearly for enhancing the capabilities for solving the
complex problems.
4. To introduce the concepts of elasticity, static analysis, heat transfer and Eigen value
problems
5. To be able to mathematically formulate real world problems in engineering.

Course Outcomes:

1. Discuss the basic understanding of FE methods and what can be achieved through its use
2. Select an element type, material, loading and boundary conditions
3. Formulate the simple problems into finite element and interpret the results provided by
FE analysis
4. Identify the mathematical models for solution of common engineering problems

M. Tech. in Product Design and Manufacturing / Computer Integrated Manufacturing graduates will
be able to:

PO1: Independently carry out a research / investigation and development work to solve practical
problems related to product design & manufacturing.
PO2: Write and present a substantial technical report / document in the field of product design &
manufacturing.
PO3: Demonstrate a degree of mastery over the areas of product design. The mastery would be at a
level higher than the requirements in the Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.
PO4: Use modern tools for the design and analysis of static and dynamic systems and mechanisms.
PO5: Adopt safety, ethical and environmental factors in product design and processes.
PO6: Perform in multidisciplinary teams with sound interpersonal and management skills with a
commitment to lifelong learning.
 R.V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE – 560059
(Autonomous Institution Affiliated to VTU, Belgaum)
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
I Semester M tech – PDM/MMD
18MPD13: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
LESSON PLAN

Hourly Lesson Plan

Week Period BT CO Teaching Start End
No. Chapter Topics method date Date
No.
UNIT I 1 Definitions, L2 1 WB/PPT
Classification of
numerical
methods,
Identification of
steps in FEM
2 Engineering L2 1 WB/PPT
applications of
Introduction FEM, advantages
to FEM of FEM, role of
1. FEM in
computer aided
design,
continuum verses
FEM
3 Problems on L2 4 WB/PPT
Rayleigh Ritz
method
4 Rayleigh Ritz L2 4,6 WB/PPT
method for bars
and beams
Problems on L3 4,6 WB/PPT
1 Galerkins
method

Basic
2 Equations of
2 Problems on L3 4 WB/PPT
Elasticity
Galerkin’s
method
 3 Introduction, L2,L3 1 WB/PPT
derivation of
stress strain
relations

4 Derivation of L2,L3 3 WB/PPT

differential
equations of
equilibrium and
problems

1 Plane stress and L2,L3 1 WB/PPT

plane strain
conditions, strain
displacement
relations
Introduction, L2,L3 1 WB/PPT
2 linear spring as
finite element,
principle of
3 UNIT II minimum
Spring and potential energy
bar elements
3 Derivation of L2,L3 3 WB/PPT
shape functions
for bar element-
linear, quadratic,
stiffness matrix
4 Problems on bar L3,L4 4 WB/PPT
elements and
shape functions
1 Problems on bar L2,L3 4 WB/PPT
elements and
One
shape functions
dimensional
2 Problems on L2,L3 4 WB/PPT
finite element
elimination
approach
3 Problems on L4 4 WB/PPT
4
elimination
approach
4 Problems on L3,L4 4 WB/PPT
penalty approach
 Problems on L3L4 4 WB/PPT
1 penalty approach

Unit III

Treatment of 2 Algorithm for L2 3 WB/PPT

5 boundary Elimination
conditions approach and
problems
3 Introduction to L2 1 WB/PPT
trusses,
derivation of
stiffness matrix
4 Problems on L4 4,5 WB/PPT
trusses
1 Problems on L3,l4 4,5 WB/PPT
trusses
One 2 Problems on L3,l4 4,5 WB/PPT
dimensional trusses
6
Trusses 3 Problems on L3,l4 4,5 WB/PPT
trusses
4 Problems on L3L4 4,5 WB/PPT
trusses
1 Introduction to L2, 1 WB/PPT
Unit IV Constant strain
Two triangle element,
dimensional derivation of
elements shape functions
for 2D elements
2 isoparametric, L2 2 WB/PPT
superparametric
and sub
parametric
7 representations,
3 Problems on L2,L3 3 WB/PPT
isoparametric
representations

4 Derivation of L2,L3 4 WB/PPT

shape function
for beam element
and formulation
of element
matrices
8 1 Load vector L2 2 WB/PPT
formulation of
beams
 2 Problems on L2,L3 4.5 WB/PPT
Beams (SF and
BM)

3 Problems on L3 4,5 WB/PPT

Beams (SF and
Analysis of BM)
beam 4 Problems on L3 4,5 WB/PPT
elements Beams (SF and
BM)
1 Derivation of L3 3 WB/PPT
governing
equation for
steady state heat
transfer

UNIT V 2 Problems on L3 4,5 WB/PPT

Analysis of composite wall
9
Heat transfer 3 Galerkin’s L3 3 WB/PPT
formulation of
element
equations for
heat conduction
4 Heat transfer L3 4,5 WB/PPT
analysis of
straight fins and
problems
Analysis of 1 Problems on 4,5 WB/PPT
Heat transfer composite wall L2

2 Problems on L2,L3 4,5 WB/PPT

straight fins
10
3 Problems on L3,L4 4,5 WB/PPT
straight fins

4 Problems on L3,L4 4,5 WB/PPT

straight fins

11 1 Introduction, L2 3 WB/PPT
Derivation of
Dynamic Equation of
motion,
 2 formulation for L3 3 WB/PPT
point mass and
distributed
masses,
consistent
element mass
matrix of one
dimensional bar
element
Analysis
3 Problems on L3 4 WB/PPT
Eigen values and
Eigen vectors
4 Problems on L3 4 WB/PPT
Eigen values and
Eigen vectors

Revision of L2,l3,l4 1-6 WB/PPT

solved problems
12 and concepts

Reference Books
1. Hutton, Fundamentals of FEM, Tata
McGraw Hill education Pvt. Ltd, 2005,
ISBN: 0070601224
2. (2) Daryl L Logan, “First Course in Finite
element methods‟, 5th Edition, Thomson
Brooks, 2011, ISBN : 10:0495668257
3. (3) T R Chandrupatla, A D Belegondu,
„Introduction to FE in engineering”, 3rd
Edition, Prentice Hall, 2004
4. (4) Angelos.P.Markopoulos, Finite Element
method in machining processes, Srpinger
series, 2013, ISBN: 978-1-4471-4330-7

Staff In-charge : Bharatish.A

Head of the Department