Finite Element Analysis (IME-465 & IME-465L)

Credit Hours 4 (3,1)

Pre-requisite CAD/CAM (IME-363 & IME-363L)
Numerical Methods in Computing (MA-345)
Faculty Rakhshanda Naveed
Contact 042-99029231
rakhshanda@uet.edu.pk
Office Hours Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00pm, Wednesday 10:00 am to 12:00pm

Course Description:
(Course aim/Objective and Course Contents
Course Contents:

Introduction: Matrix forces methods, matrix stiffness method, interim period, variational
principles and Finite Elements
Variational Formulation and Approximation: Boundary and initial-Value problems, gradient
and divergence theorems, functional, variational symbol ,variational formulation of boundary-
value problem, variational method of approximation, Ritz method, method of weighted residuals,
time-dependent problems.
Finite Element Analysis of One-dimensional Problems:
Modeling, discretization, connectivity of elements, imposition of boundary conditions, solutions
& post processing, applications to heat transfer, fluid mechanics & solid mechanics problems.

Course Learning Outcomes(Theory)

Course Learning Description Domain and level Mapping with
Outcome of Learning PLO
(CLO) C = Cognitive
P = Psychomotor
A = Affective
CLO1 Apply FEA concepts in various C 1
applications
CLO2 Solve one dimensional finite element C 2
problems regarding structural, thermal,
 and fluid mechanics
CLO3 Solve the initial and boundary value C 5
problems from several fields of
engineering

KEY:
Cognitive: Knowledge, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating
Affective (Feelings and Emotions): Receiving, Responding, Valuing, Organizing, Characterizing
Psychomotor (Physical which supports above areas): Reflex and Fundamental Movements,
Perceptional Abilities, Physical Abilities, Skilled Movements, Body Language

Text Book (include publisher’s details and year of publication)

1. A First Course in the Finite Element Method, SI Version by Daryl L. Logan, CL

Engineering; 5th Edition (January 1, 2011)
2. Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis (McGraw-Hill Mechanical Engineering) by
David V. Hutton, International Edition (June, 2004)

Assessment Tools with Weightage

Quiz #1 10%
Quiz #2 10%
Midterm 30%
End term 40%
Class participation 10%

Tentative Lecture Plan

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Finite Element Analysis Lab (IME-465L)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Description Domain and level Mapping with
Outcome of Learning PLO
(CLO) C = Cognitive
P = Psychomotor
A = Affective
CLO1 Use software tool(s) to solve finite C3 5
element analysis problems

Assessment Tools with Weightage