FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

UNIT I

INTRODUCTION TO FEM

Syllabus:
Basic concepts, historical back ground, application of FEM, general
description, comparison of FEM with other methods, Variational approach,
Galerkin Methods. Co-ordinates, basic element shapes, interpolation function,
Virtual energy principle, Rayleigh- Ritz method, properties of stiffness matrix,
treatment of boundary conditions, solution of system of equations, Shape
functions and characteristics. Basic equations of elasticity & Strain
Displacement relations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this unit student can understand

The importance of FINITE ELEMENT AND MODELLING METHODS in the working life of an engineer.
Finite Element Method for analyzing many engineering problems.
To Know the Structural area problems like stress analysis i.e., components, load, constraints, deformation,
strain, stress.
To Know the Structural area problems like Buckling and Vibration analysis.
To Know the Non Structural area problems like Heat transfer, Fluid flow and Distribution of electric or
magnetic potential.
Engineering applications of the Finite Element Method.
Know equilibrium problems like static analysis of aircraft wings, fuselages, fins, rockets, spacecraft and
missile structures.
Know the Stiffness, flexibility, Inertia, damping and stability characteristics of an element.
Obtain Degree of freedom.

LESSON PLAN
Topic
1.

No. of Classes

Basic concepts, historical back ground, application of FEM

1

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

General description, comparison of FEM with other methods

2
Variational approach, Galerkin Methods
1
Co-ordinates, basic element shapes, interpolation function
2
Virtual energy principle, Rayleigh- Ritz method, properties of stiffness matrix
2
Treatment of boundary conditions, solution of system of equations
2
Shape functions and characteristics.
3
1

8.

Basic equations of elasticity & Strain Displacement relations .

2
Class required

Total

15

Cumulative

15

UNIT II

1-D STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS

Syllabus:
1-D structural problems: Axial bar element Stiffness matrix, load vector, temperature effects, Quadratic
shape function.
Analysis of Trusses- Plane truss and Space truss elements.
Analysis of Beams - Hermite shape functions- Stiffness matrix Load vector Problems 2-D problems
CST, LST, Force terms, Stiffness Matrix and load Vector, Boundary Conditions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completion of this unit student can understand

Idealization
Displacement Model
Element stiffness matrix
Assembly of element stiffness matrices and element load vectors.
To know solution for displacements.
To know element strains and stresses.
Find out the displacements of the trusses beams and Triangular elements
Will know how to calculate the linear shape function and a quadratic shape function

LESSON PLAN
Topic
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

No. of Classes
2
2
4
3
1
3
2
1

Axial bar element Stiffness matrix, load vector

Temperature effects, Quadratic shape function
Analysis of Trusses- Plane truss and Space truss elements
Analysis of Beams - Hermite shape functions
Stiffness matrix Load vector
Problems 2-D problems CST, LST,
Force terms, Stiffness Matrix and load Vector
Boundary Conditions

Class required

Total

18

Cumulative 33

UNIT III

ISOPARAMETRIC FORMULATION

Syllabus:
Isoparametric element- Quadrilateral element, Shape functions Numerical Integration Sub Parametric and Super
Parametric elements.
3-D problems: Tetrahedron element- Jacobian matrix Stiffness matrix.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completion of this unit student can understand
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Will know that 4 noded elements like rectangular element.

Shape function calculation for 4 noded elements
Will study the Isoparametric formulation
Will know the Super parametric and sub parametric elements
3- Dimensional formulation

LESSON PLAN
Topic
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Isoparametric element
Quadrilateral element
Shape functions
Numerical Integration
Sub Parametric and Super Parametric elements
3-D problems
Tetrahedron element Punching, Blanking, Bending Deep Drawing
Jacobian matrix, Stiffness matrix

Class required

No of Classes
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Total

Cumulative

41

SCALAR FIELD PROBLEMS

UNIT IV
Syllabus:

Scalar field problems- 1-D Heat Conduction, 1-D Fin element, 2-D heat conduction problems.
Introduction to Torsional problems .

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completion of this unit student can understand
1. Heat transfer formulation in the metals
2. 1-Dimensional heat transfer is studied
3. Torsion study is done in the shafts
LESSON PLAN
Topic

No of Classes

Assembly Process Historical Development

Considerations / Choice of Assemble Method
Advantages of Design for Assembly & Automation
Social Effect of Automation
Classification of Automatic
Assembly Transfer System (Continuous, Intermittent)
6. Indexing Mechanisms
7. Operator-Paced Free Transfer Machine

1
1
1
1

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Class required

UNIT V

2
1
1
Total

DESIGN OF MANUAL ASSEMBLY

cumulative

38

Syllabus:
Dynamic considerations, Dynamic equations, Consistent mass matrix- Eigen Values,
Eigen vector, natural frequencies mode shapes & mode Analysis.
Non linearity: Introduction, Nonlinear problems, geometric nonlinear dynamic problems,
analytical Problems.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completion of this unit student can understand
1. Dynamic analysis is studied in the beams
2. Consideration of effect of mass is known in the different elements
3. Mode shapes and modal analysis on different elements.
4. What are nonlinear problems?
5. Application of nonlinear problems is done.

LESSON PLAN
Topic

No. of Classes

Where Design for Assembly Fits in the Design Process

Manual Assembly Design Guidelines
Systematic DFA Analysis Method & DFA Index
System Classification for Manual Handling
System Classification for Insertion and Fastening
Effect of Geometrical Features
(Symmetry, Thickness, Size, Weight)on Handling Time
7. Parts for Manipulation, Effects of Combinations of Factors
8. Symmetry & Chamfer Design Effect on Insertion Operations
9. Insertion Time Estimation

1
1
2
1
1

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Class required

2
1
1
1
Total

11

cumulative 49