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Syllabus Implementation Workshop

BE Mechanical (2012 course)
Finite Element Analysis (Elective-IV)

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FEA Elective IV (BE-Mechanical) 2012 Course

Structure of Subject

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FEA Elective IV (BE-Mechanical) 2012 Course

Unit-wise Syllabus
Unit 1: Fundamentals Concepts of FEA
Introduction Brief History of FEM, Finite Element Terminology
(nodes, elements, domain, continuum, Degrees of freedom, loads
& constraints) General FEM procedure, Applications of FEM in
various fields, P & h formulation, Advantages and disadvantages
of FEM. Consistent units system.
Review of Solid Mechanics Stress equilibrium equations, StrainDisplacement equations, Stress-Strain Temperature Relations,
Plane stress, plane strain and axi-symmetric problems, Strain
energy, Total potential energy. Essential and natural boundary
conditions
Review of Matrix Algebra (Vectors, Matrices, Symmetric banded
matrix, Determinants, Inverses), banded skyline solutions.
Introduction to solvers (Sparse solver, iterative solver, PCG, block
Lanczos).
Introduction to different approaches used in FEA such as direct
approach, Variational
approach,
weighted residual, energy
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approach, Galerkin and Raleigh Ritz approach.

FEA Elective IV (BE-Mechanical) 2012 Course

Unit-wise Syllabus

UNIT- I
Theory :

Definitions, FEM advantages disadvantages

Stress & Strain Equations for 2D and 3D
Plane Stress & Strain, Axi-symmetry Equations and practical examples
Details of Various approaches used in FEA: Galerkin, Rayleigh Ritz
No derivations should be asked in unit I

NO Numericals :

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Unit 2: 1D Elements
Types of 1D elements. Displacement function, Global and
local coordinate systems, Order of element, primary and
secondary variables, shape functions and its properties.
Formulation of elemental stiffness matrix and load vector
for spring, bar, beam, truss and Plane frame.
Transformation matrix for truss and plane frame, Assembly
of global stiffness matrix and load vector, Properties of
stiffness matrix, half bandwidth, Boundary conditions
elimination method and penalty approach, Symmetric
boundary conditions, Stress calculations.

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UNIT- II
Theory :

1-D Element, Global & Local Coordinate Systems

Stiffness matrix and its properties, characteristics of shape function
Formulation of stiffness matrix for BAR and Truss Element
Shape function derivations for BAR and truss elements by any approach
Solution methods : Elimination and Penalty Approach

Numericals :

Problem of 1D truss Element.

Problems on elimination and penalty approach
Maximum size of stiffness matrix 6X6 for elimination approach
Maximum size of stiffness matrix 3X3 for Panelty approach

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Unit 3: 2D Elements
Types of 2D elements, Formulation of elemental stiffness
matrix and load vector for Plane stress/strain such as
Linear Strain Rectangle (LSR), Constant Strain Triangles
(CST), Pascals triangle , primary and secondary variables,
properties of shape functions. Assembly of global stiffness
matrix and load vector, Boundary conditions, solving for
primary variables (displacement), Overview of axisymmetric elements

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UNIT- III
Theory :

Types of 2D elements, Shape Functions, Pascal Traingle

Shape function derivation for CST (Constant Strain Triangle) and LST
(Linear Strain Triangle)
2D Element stiffness matrix in global coordinate system.
2D Element stress calculations.
Properties of Shape Functions.

Numericals :

Problems On CST and LST with two triangular element

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In-semester Examination (30 marks) 1-Hour Duration
Proposed marking scheme
Unit Questio Marks Distribution Marks Remark
n
Theory Numerical
Q1
10
0
10
1
OR
Theory Basic Procedure and
Q2
10
0
10
its steps and
Derivation on
Q3
4
6
10
(a) Plane stress
2
OR
(b) Plane strain
Q4
0
10
10
(c) Axi-symmetric
Numerical on spring, bar,
Q5
4
6
10
beam and Truss
3
OR
Derivation of elemental
Q6
4
6
10
matrix
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Unit 4: Isoparametric Elements

Concept of isoparametric elements, Terms Isoparametric,
super parametric and subparametric. Isoparmetric
formulation of bar element. Coordinate mapping - Natural
coordinates, Area coordinates (for triangular elements),
higher order elements (Lagrangean and serendipity
elements). Convergence requirements- patch test,
Uniqueness of mapping - Jacobian matrix. Numerical
integration 2 and 3 point Gauss Quadrature, full and
reduced integration. Sub-modeling, substructuring.

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Unit-wise Syllabus

UNIT- IV
Theory :

Isoparametric formulation & Derivation, mapping

Lagarangian and serpentine
Derivation of Lagarangian interpolation
Definitions of sub structuring sub parametric

Numericals :

2 & 3 point gauss quadrature integration with FEM Base

Jocobian with FEM base

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Unit 5: 1D Steady State Heat Transfer Problems

Introduction, Governing differential equation, steady-state
heat transfer formulation of 1D element for conduction
and convection problem, boundary conditions and solving
for temperature distribution.

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UNIT- V
Theory :

1D steady state heat transfer problems

Derivations based on heat transfer problem

Numericals :

Numerical on fin pin and estimation of temperature distribution considering

only conduction
Numerical on thermal stresses
Numerical should be restricted to have global stiffness matrix size of 6 X 6

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Unit 6: Dynamic Analysis

Types of dynamic analysis, General dynamic equation of
motion, point and distributed mass, lumped and
Consistent mass, Mass matrices formulation of bar and
beam element. Undamped-free vibration- Eigenvalue
problem, Evaluation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors
(natural frequencies and mode shapes).

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UNIT- VI
Theory :

Derivation for consistence mass matrix for bar and beam element
Lumped Mass Parameter system
Construction of Mass and Stiffness Matrices
Modal analysis using Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors

Numericals :

Determination of Modal frequencies and corresponding mode shapes with

maximum 3 frequencies
Numerical on determination of Eigen values and its vectors with FEA base
Global matrix restricted to 6 X 6 size

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End-semester Examination (70 marks) Duration in 2:30 Hour
Proposed marking scheme
Unit

End sem Exam

1, 2, & Q1: Theory /Derivation on Unit 1 & Unit II : 10

3
Marks
Q2: (a) Theory based on Unit I (4 Marks)
(b) Numerical based on Unit II (6 Marks)
Q3: (a) Theory/Derivation based on Unit II (6
Marks)
(b) Theory /Derivation on Unit III (4 Marks)
Q4: (a) Theory/Derivation on Unit III (4 Marks)
(b) Numerical Unit III (6 Marks)
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(b) Theory: (4+6 Marks)
Q6: (a) Numerical 10 -12 Marks
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End sem Exam

Marks

Q7: (a) Numerical/Derivation 10 Marks

(b) Theory: (6 Marks)
Q8: (a) Numerical/Derivation 10 Marks
(b) Theory: (6 Marks)

16
Marks

Q9:

(a) Numerical 10 Marks

(b) Theory: (6 Marks)
Q10: (a) Derivation 10 Marks
(b) Theory: (6 Marks)

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Lab Practical Implementation
Lab Work

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Computer program for stress analysis 2-D truss su

bjected to plane forces
& Bar Analysis
With five elements
Computer program for modal analysis 1-D beam (
simply supported or cantilever beams
)
With five elements
Computer program for frames subjected to
transverse forces and moments
2D frame

Only 3

Computer program for 1-D temperature analysis

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Lab Practical Implementation

Lab Work
Static stress concentration factor
calculation for a plate with center hole
subjected to axial loading in tension
using FEA software.

6 2D Forced convection problem using FEA Only 3

software.

7 Modal analysis of any machine

component using FEA software.

8 Computer program for modal analysis 1D beam (simply supported or cantilever

beams)
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