Finite Element Analysis of Vibration Problems in Engineering

Course-1: Modal and Harmonic Analysis

Chapter Topic

I Introduction

(a) Preamble

Definition of FEM

Applications of FEM in the study of Vibration Problems

Methodology of application of the technique

(b) Review of basic definitions and principles

Definition of Vibration

Periodic Motion – Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)

Equation of Motion of a particle

Elements of Vibrating Systems (Spring, Mass, Damper)

Degree of Freedom – SDFS, MDFS and Infinite DFS

Classification of Vibration Problems

Difference between Linear & Nonlinear Vibrations

FEM formulation principles

Consistent & Lumped Mass Matrix Formulations

Units and Dimensions

II Analysis of Truss Problems

Introduction

Study Problems

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III Analysis of Beam Problems

Introduction

Study Problems

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IV Analysis of Frame Problems

Introduction

Study Problems

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V Two-Dimensional Problems

Introduction

(a) Plane Stress Problems

(b) Plane Strain Problems

Project Problem – 1

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VI Analysis of Axisymmetric Problems

Introduction

Study Problems

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VII Plate and Shell Structures

 Introduction

Study Problems

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VIII Three-dimensional Problems

Introduction

Study Problems

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IX Composite Structures

Introduction

Study Problems

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X Fluid-Structure Interaction

Introduction

Study Problems

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 XI Harmonic Analysis

Introduction

Study Problems

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XII Critical Speed Calculations

Introduction

Study Problems

XIII Campbell Diagrams and their usage in Vibration Analysis

Introduction

Study Problems

XIV Pre-Stress Effects on Vibration Characteristics

Introduction

Study Problems

XV Classification of Finite Element Software

(a) Classical and Commercial Software

(b) General Purpose and Special Purpose Software

(c) Standard FEM Modules

(d) FEM Editors (Pre-/Post-Processors)

(e) Solid Modelers

References:
1. Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering

T.R. Chandru Patla and A.D. Belegundu, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 1991

2. Mechanical Vibrations

Singiresu S. Rao, McGraw -Hill International Edition, 1987

3. Finite Element Hand Book

H. Kardestuncer & D.H. Norrie (Editors), McGraw -Hill International Edition, 1987