FEMAP and MATLAB Simulation Lab Manual

FRANCIS XAVIER ENGINEERING COLLEGE
TIRUNELVELI – 627003.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ME – 6711, simulation and analysis LABORATORY- Manual
Name : .....................................................................................
Reg No : ......................................................................................
Branch : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Semester : III
Subject : ME 6711 / SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS
LABORATORY
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Vision:
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Engineering and Technology for building India as a super knowledge power and blossom into a
University of excellence recognized globally".
Mission:
To provide education in Engineering with excellence and ethics and to reach the
unreached.
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We aim at continuous pursuit for excellence through
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 Modular approach to channelize knowledge and programmed evaluation of
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 Continuous reviewable and renewal of quality systems leading to quality output
 Producing Engineers with strong ethical and moral background
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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was started in the year 2005 and offers a full time 4
year B.E Degree Program. The Department has conducted much national level Technical Symposium and
Workshops. The Department is strongly built with excellent lab facilities and enriched by senior faculty
members. The students are given theoretical and practical input.
The Vision of the Department is

To produce competent mechanical engineers of excellent technical and managerial skills
for national and global development.
The Mission of the Department is

To provide best education in mechanical engineering, encouraging innovation and
entrepreneurship through professional and moral ethics to improve the quality of the people
worldwide.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO’s)
S.No. PEOs Definition of PEOs

PEO 1 IMPARTING To impart intense knowledge in basic science and its
I KNOWLEDGE applications in engineering.
PEO 2 MULTI - To integrate the knowledge on basic sciences and engineering

DISCIPLINE concepts with industrial, social and environmental issues and to
II innovate technologies for betterment.
PEO 3 SKILL To develop interpersonal skills to strengthen team work,

DEVELOPMENT leadership quality and to promote awareness about continual
III learning not limited to higher studies.
PEO 4 To enhance professionalism in problem solving through

PROFESSIONALIS decisiveness, moral and professional ethics to shoulder social
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M responsibility.
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Programme Outcomes (PO’s)
S.No Programme Outcomes
Pa . Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialization for building engineering models.
Pb Problem Analysis: Identify and solve engineering problems reaching conclusions
using mathematics and engineering sciences.
Pc Design/Development of Solutions: Design and develop solutions for engineering
problems that meet specified needs.
Pd Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex
problems including design of experiments and analysis to provide valid solutions.
Pe Modern Tool Usage: Create and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering tools for executing engineering activities.
Pf The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning of the societal, safety issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering practice.
Pg Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of engineering solutions in
the environment and exhibit the knowledge for sustainable development.
Ph Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities
and norms of engineering practice.
Pi Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member
or leader in diverse teams in multi-disciplinary settings.
Pj Communication: Communicate effectively to the engineering community and the
outside world and also to write effective reports.
Pk Project Management and Finance: Understand engineering and management
principles and apply them to handle projects in multi disciplinary environments.
Pl Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for life-long learning and apply in the
context of technological change.
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INTRODUCTION
Finite element analysis (FEA) is the modeling of products and systems in a virtual
environment, for the purpose of finding and solving potential (or existing) structural or
performance issues. FEA is the practical application of the finite element method (FEM), which
is used by engineers and scientist to mathematically model and numerically solve very complex
structural, fluid, and multiphysics problems. FEA software can be utilized in a wide range of
industries, but is most commonly used in the aeronautical, biomechanical and automotive
industries.
Femap is an advanced engineering simulation software program that creates finite
element analysis models of complex engineering products and systems, and displays solution
results. Femap can virtually model components, assemblies or systems and determine the
behavioral response for a given operating environment.
Using Femap’s digital simulation capabilities you can:
 Predict and improve product performance and reliability

 Reduce time-consuming and costly physical prototyping and testing
 Evaluate different designs and materials
 Optimize your designs and reduce material usage
The MATLAB high-performance language for technical computing integrates
computation, visualization, and programming in an easy-to-use environment where problems and
solutions are expressed in familiar mathematical notation. Typical uses include
• Math and computation

• Algorithm development
• Data acquisition
• Modeling, simulation, and prototyping
• Data analysis, exploration, and visualization
• Scientific and engineering graphics
• Application development,
Including graphical user interface building MATLAB is an interactive system whose
basic data element is an array that does not require dimensioning. It allows you to solve many
technical computing problems, especially those with matrix and vector formulations, in a fraction
of the time it would take to write a program in a scalar noninteractive language such as C or
FORTRAN.

OVERVIEW
The purpose of this manual is to help participants to build the knowledge in software tools.
This course involves use of simulation and analysis tools. This manual provides different types
of analysis and simulation listed below
 Linear statics: linear analysis with applied loads and constraints that are static
 Nonlinear statics and dynamics: effects due to contact (where one part of the model
comes into contact with another), nonlinear material definitions (plasticity, elasticity,
etc.) and large displacement (strains that exceed small displacement theory that limits a
linear analysis approach)
 Normal modes: natural frequencies of vibration
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 Dynamic response: loads or motions that vary with time and frequency
 Buckling: critical loads at which a structure becomes unstable
PREFACE
is proud to be in its 8th year of existence since its establishment in
Simulation and analysis laboratory
July 2009. It had a series of events by Starting with the analysis like stress, mode frequency and
temperature. The matlab is used to simulate spring mass system and hydraulic cylinder.
DOs and DON’T DOs in Laboratory:

1. Do not enter the laboratory without lab coat and shoes.
2. Do not engage in practical jokes or boisterous conduct in the laboratory.
3. Never run in the laboratory.
4. The use of personal audio or video equipment is prohibited in the laboratory.
5. The performance of unauthorized experiments is strictly forbidden.
6. Do not sit on laboratory benches
7. Follow the instructions given by the teacher.
Instruction to Teachers:
 Prepare an outline (on the board) of the lab activities

 Do not hesitate to explain things more than once or answer questions that you may
consider simple
 Demonstrate new techniques to the class or small groups
 Check the students are in proper lab uniform.
 Visit with each student individually during the lab
 Ask specific questions of the students in order to monitor their progress during the lab
 Provide ample feedback to students during the lab
Instruction to students:
 Student should maintain discipline & silence inside the lab.
 Follow the instructions given by the teacher
 Students should bring their textbook, observation and record to the lab class and no other
materials are allowed.
 HEADINGS and DETAILS should be neatly written
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 i. Aim of the experiment
 ii. Apparatus / Tools / Instruments required
 iii. Procedure / Theory / Algorithm / Program
 iv. Neat Diagram
 v. Result / discussions.
 Students should maintain the cleanliness of the lab.
 Be PATIENT, STEADY, SYSTEMATIC AND REGULAR.
Lab Code of Conduct:
 Students should enter the lab with proper Dress code (i.e. with I.D card, shoes & lab coat)
 Breakdown of apparatus /Equipment should be immediately intimated to the staff In-
charge and proper entry should be made in the breakdown Register
 Students should arrange the chairs before leaving the lab.
Major Lab Equipments with Specifications:
S.No Description of Equipment Specifications
1 Computer Work Station Pentium 4 processor.

512 MB ram.
VGA colour monitor.
2 GB hardisk free space.
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Color Desk Jet Printer
3 Multibody Dynamic Software Suitable for
Mechanism simulation and analysis
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C / MATLAB
Mapping Of Course Outcomes with Program outcomes

DISCIPLINEMULTI -
SMPROFESSIONALI
DEVELOPMENT
IMPARTING
PEO
SKILL
S.
KNOWLEDGE
No.
PO
Pa Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of

mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and
X X
an engineering specialization for building
engineering models.
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DISCIPLINEMULTI -
SMPROFESSIONALI
DEVELOPMENT
IMPARTING
PEO
SKILL
S.
KNOWLEDGE
No.
PO
Pb Problem Analysis: Identify and solve engineering

problems reaching conclusions using mathematics X X
and engineering sciences.
Pc Design/Development of Solutions: Design and develop
solutions for engineering problems that meet X X X
specified needs.
Pd Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems:
Conduct investigations of complex problems
X X
including design of experiments and analysis to
provide valid solutions.
Pe Modern Tool Usage: Create and apply appropriate
techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools X X X
for executing engineering activities.
Pf The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning of the
societal, safety issues and the consequent X
responsibilities relevant to engineering practice.
Pg Environment and Sustainability: Understand the
impact of engineering solutions in the environment
X X
and exhibit the knowledge for sustainable
development.
Ph Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to
professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of
engineering practice.
Pi Individual and Team Work: Function effectively
as an individual, and as a member or leader in X X
diverse teams in multi-disciplinary settings.
Pj Communication: Communicate effectively to the
engineering community and the outside world and
also to write effective reports.
Pk Project Management and Finance: Understand
engineering and management principles and apply
them to handle projects in multi disciplinary X X
environments.
Pl Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for life-
long learning and apply in the context of X
technological change.
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ME6711 SIMULATION AND ANALYSIS LABORATORY
Designation of the course: Regular

L T P C
Pre-requisite : Finite Element Analysis 0 0 3 2
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To give exposure to software tools needed to analyze engineering problems.
 To expose the students to different applications of simulation and analysis tools.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
A. SIMULATION
1. MATLAB basics, Dealing with matrices, Graphing-Functions of one variable and two variables
2. Use of Matlab to solve simple problems in vibration
3. Mechanism Simulation using Multibody Dynamic software
B. ANALYSIS
1. Force and Stress analysis using link elements in Trusses, cables etc.
2. Stress and deflection analysis in beams with different support conditions.
3. Stress analysis of flat plates and simple shells.
4. Stress analysis of axi – symmetric components.
5. Thermal stress and heat transfer analysis of plates.
6. Thermal stress analysis of cylindrical shells.
7. Vibration analysis of spring-mass systems.
8. Model analysis of Beams.
9. Harmonic, transient and spectrum analysis of simple systems.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO 1: upon Completion of this course, the students can model, analyse and simulate experiments to
meet real world system and evaluate the performance.
CO 2: to give exposure to software tools needed to analyze engineering problems.
CO 3: to conduct thermal stress analysis of cylindrical shells.
CO 4: ability to use matlab to solve simple problems in vibrations.
CONTENT BEYOND SYLLABUS:
1.Simulation of hydraulic cylinder
2.Conductive heat transfer analysis in 2D component
3.Convective heat transfer analysis in 2D component
CO/PO Mapping
H/M/L indicates strength of correlation) H-High, M-Medium, L-Low
COs/POs POs
PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO
COs
a b c d e f g h i j k l
CO 1 M M H H H H M M
CO2 M M H H H H M M
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Course Assessment methods:
Direct Indirect
1. Model Examination 1. Course end survey
2. End Semester Exam
LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS

S. NO. NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT Qty.
1 Computer Work Station 15
2 Color Desk Jet Printer 01
Multibody Dynamic Software Suitable for
3 Mechanism simulation and analysis 15 licenses
4 C / MATLAB 5 licenses
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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Index
MARKS STAFF
EX.NO DATE EXERCISES PAGE NO
AWARDED SIGNATURE
Stress analysis of a plate with a circular

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hole.
Stress analysis of an axi-symmetric
2
component
3 Stress analysis of rectangular Truss
Stress analysis of beams (Cantilever,
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Simply supported & Fixed ends)
Mode frequency analysis of a Plate
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Mode frequency analysis of beams

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(Cantilever, Simply Supported, Fixed ends)
7 Thermal stress analysis of a Plate
8 Thermal stress analysis of a Shell

Conductive heat transfer analysis of a 2D
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component
Convective heat transfer analysis of a 2D
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component
11 Harmonic analysis of a 2D component
Simulation of Matrix operation using
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MATLAB
Plotting of one and two variable using
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MATLAB
Simulation of spring mass system using
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MATLAB
Simulation of Hydraulic / Pneumatic
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cylinder using C / MAT Lab.
Ex. No: 1 Date:
STRESS ANALYSIS OF PLATE WITH A CIRCULAR HOLE
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Aim:
To determine the stress acting on a rectangular plate with a circular hole due
to the applied external load
Hardware required:
1. Pentium 4 processor.
2. 512 MB ram.
3. VGA colour monitor.
4. 2 GB hardisk free space.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
2. FEMAP v 9.3.1 with NX NASTRAN.
Procedure:
1. To open a new file with NX NASTRAN.

2. Geometry
Geometry -> Curve-line -> Rectangle give x,y,z as 0,0,0 then Ok ->
again give x,y,z as 100,50,0 -> Ok.
3. To draw a Circle within a rectangle geometry -> curve -> circle ->
radius -> give x,y,z as 50,25,0 -> Ok -> 50,35,0 -> Ok.
4. To make a rectangle with a circular hole as a surface,
Geometry -> Boundary surface -> from curve -> select all -> Ok.
5. Material selection
Model -> Material -> give title -> load -> select any one available
material -> Ok -> cancel.
6. Assigning Property
Model -> property -> give title -> select the material -> give thickness
->Ok.
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7. Meshing
Mesh -> geometry -> surface -> select all -> Ok -> Property (Take
title) -> Ok.
8. To switch off the nodes (at any two)

Quick option -> switch off (geometry -> node) -> Ok.
9. Constraints
Model -> constraints -> nodal -> give title -> Ok -> method -> on-
curve -> select any one side of the plate -> Ok -> Fixed -> Ok.
10.Loading
Model -> load -> Nodal ->give title -> Ok -> Method -> on-curve ->
Select any one side of the plate ->Ok -> select force -> give values on
Fz only -> Ok.
11.Rebuild the file

File -> Rebuild -> Yes.
12.Analysis
Model -> Analysis -> new -> static -> Ok -> Analyze -> load results
-> continue.
13.Getting the Results.

Press F5 -> deform -> contour -> deform and contour data -> select
total translation -> Ok.
14.To get the stressdistribution

Press F6 -> Tools -> view style -> filled edges -> switch off draw
entity-> Ok.
15.Animation
Press F5 -> Animate -> Ok.
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Result:
Thus the performance of the stress analysis of a Rectangular Plate with a

circular hole was analyzed and animated.
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Ex. No: 2 Date:
STRESS ANALYSIS OF A TRUSS
Aim:
To determine the stress acting on a Truss due to the applied external load
Hardware required:
2. 512 MB ram.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
3. File-> Import -> Geometry ->Go to the Examples directory ->Truss.DXF->
Open -> OK.
Model -> property -> give title -> select the material ->Change
Element property-> select bar element -> Define vector as feed 1 in Y
direction (Tip) ->Ok.
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6. Meshing
Mesh -> geometry -> surface -> select all -> Ok -> Property (Take
title) -> Ok.
7. To switch off the nodes (at any two)

Quick option -> switch off (geometry -> node) -> Ok.
8. Constraints
curve -> select top sided nodes -> Ok -> Fixed -> Ok.
9. Loading
Select bottom side nodes ->Ok -> select force -> give values on Fy
only -> Ok.
10.Rebuild the file

11.Analysis
-> continue.

13.Animation
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Result:
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Thus the performance of the stress analysis of a Truss was analyzed and
animated.
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Ex. No: 3 Date:
ANALYSIS OF AN AXI SYMMETRIC COMPONENT
Aim:
To determine the Conductive heat transfer of analysis of an
axi symmetric component
Hardware required:
7. 512 MB ram.
10.Colour printer.
Software required:
3. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
File-> Import -> Geometry ->Go to the Examples directoryVessel.DXF->
Open -> OK.
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Model -> property -> give title -> Elem/property type ->Axisymmetric->
Ok ->OK to show Axisymmetric Axis in all Views: Yes -> select the
material -> Ok.
5. Meshing
Meshes -> geometry ->Surface->Pick the boundary. -> Ok -> select the
property -> all triangles -> Ok.
6. Constraints
Model -> constraints -> nodal -> give title -> Ok ->Pick the four
nodes along the bottom of the part -> Ok ->Create Nodal
Constraints/DOFdialog box:TY-> Ok.
7. Loading
Select inner side of the shell ->Ok -> select pressure load-> give
values -> Ok.
8. Rebuild the File

9. Analysis
Model -> Analysis -> new ->Static-> Ok -> Analyze -> yes (verify
that it's OK to flip the model) -> yes (force all element normals to lie
along the correct global axis) ->Scale Factor for Axisym Forces dialog
box:OK->Yes (To permanently convert the elements to triangular
elements with midside nodes) ->Yes again (to save the model so you
can view the results in the correct model).
10.Post-processing the Results

Press F8 ->ZX Front-> Ok->
Press F5 -> deform -> contour -> deform and contour data
->Deformation: 1. Total Translation ->Contour: 6029: Axisym Azimuth
Stress-> Ok.

Press F6 -> Tools -> view style ->Postporcessing->Unreformed model ->
Ok.
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12.Animation
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Result:
Thus the Heat conduction over a 2d Component is analyzed, animated and

plotted.
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Ex. No: 4 Date:
STRESS ANALYSIS OF A BEAM
Aim:
To determine the stress acting on abeam due to the applied external load
Hardware required:
2. 512 MB ram.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
Geometry -> Curve-line -> continuous Give the co-ordinates of 2
ends.
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Model -> property -> give title -> Elem/property type -> beam -> Ok
-> shape ->select rectangular bar from shape edit box -> give height
and width -> select material from the material box -> Ok.
5. Meshing
Mesh -> mesh control -> size along curve ->select the beam -> Ok ->
enter the number of elements -> Ok.
Meshes -> geometry -> curve -> select the beam -> Ok -> Property
(Take title) -> Ok -> give 0,0,0 for Base and then give 0,1,0 for Tip ->
Ok.
6. Constraints
Model -> constraint -> nodal -> give title -> Ok -> select the ends of
the beam -> Ok -> fixed -> Ok.
7. Loading
Select the beam ->Ok -> select force -> give values on Fy only -> Ok.
8. Rebuild the File

9. Analysis
-> continue.


entity-> Ok.
12.Animation
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Fixed Beam
Continuous Beam
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Simply Supported Beam
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Result:
Thus the performance of the stress analysis of a beam was analyzed and
animated.
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Ex. No: 5 Date:
MODE FREQUENCY ANALYSIS OF A PLATE
Aim:
To determine the mode frequency analysis of a 2d component due to the

applied external load
Hardware required:
2. 512 MB ram.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
Geometry -> Curve-line -> rectangle 0, 0, 0 -> Ok -> 100,50,0 -> Ok.
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Model -> property -> give title -> Elem/property type -> plate -> Ok
-> Give thickness -> select the material -> Ok.
5. Meshing
Meshes -> geometry -> surface-> select all -> Ok -> select the
6. Constraints
7. Loading
Select any one side of the plate ->Ok -> select force -> give values on
Fz only -> Ok.
8. Rebuild the File

9. Analysis
Model -> Analysis -> new -> normal modes/Eigen value -> Ok ->
Analyze -> load results -> continue.
10.Getting the Results


entity-> Ok.
12.Animation
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Result:
Thus the performance of the mode frequency analysis of a 2d component

was analyzed and animated.
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Ex. No: 6 Date:
MODE FREQUENCY ANALYSIS OF A BEAM
Aim:
To determine the stress due to mode frequencies on a beam due to the

applied external load.
Hardware required:
2. 512 MB ram.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
Geometry -> Curve-line -> continuous Give the co-ordinates of 2
ends.
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Model -> property -> give title -> Elem/property type -> beam -> Ok
-> shape ->select rectangular bar from shape edit box -> give height
and width -> select material from the material box -> Ok.
5. Meshing
Meshes -> mesh control -> size along curve ->select the beam -> Ok
-> enter the number of elements -> Ok.
Meshes -> geometry -> curve -> select the beam -> Ok -> Property
(Take title) -> Ok -> give 0, 0, 0 for Base and then give 0, 1, 0 for Tip
-> Ok.
6. Constraints
Model -> constraint -> nodal -> give title -> Ok -> select the ends of
the beam -> Ok -> fixed -> Ok.
7. Loading
Select the beam ->Ok -> select force -> give values on Fy only -> Ok.
8. Rebuild the File

9. Analysis
Model -> Analysis -> new ->Normal modes and eigen values -> Ok
-> Analyze -> load results -> continue.


entity-> Ok.
12.Animation
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Fixed Beam
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Continuous Beam
Simply Supported Beam
Result:
Thus the performance of the mode frequencies on a beam was analyzed and
animated.
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Ex. No: 7 Date:
THERMAL STRESS ANALYSIS OF A PLATE
Aim:
To determine the Thermal deformations at various points of a 2D component

due to the Temperature load applied over it.
Hardware required:
2. 512 MB ram.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
Geometry -> Curve-line -> rectangle 0,0,0 -> Ok -> 100,50,0 -> Ok.
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5. Meshing
Meshes -> geometry -> curve -> select all -> Ok -> select the property
-> all triangles -> Ok.
6. Constraints
7. Loading
Select any one side of the plate ->Ok -> select temperature -> give the
temperature value -> Ok. Method -> on-curve -> Select another edge
->Ok -> select temperature -> give the temperature value -> -> Ok
8. Rebuild the File

9. Analysis
Model -> Analysis -> new -> Steady state heat transfer -> Ok ->
10.Loading II
Model -> Load ->From output -> Select Temperature under Nodal ->
Select Temperature for X vector -> OK -> OK.
11.Analysis II
Model -> Analysis -> new -> Static -> Ok -> Analyze -> load results
-> continue.


entity-> Ok.
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14.Animation
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Result:
Thus the Thermal Deformations over a 2d Component is analyzed, animated

and plotted.
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Ex. No: 8 Date:
THERMAL STRESS ANALYSIS OF A SHELL
Aim:
To determine the thermal deformations at various points of a shell

component due to the temperature load applied it.
Hardware required:
2. 512 MB ram.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
File-> Import -> Geometry ->Go to the Examples directoryVessel.DXF->
Open -> OK.
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Model -> property -> give title -> Elem/property type ->Axisymmetric->
Ok ->OK to show Axisymmetric Axis in all Views: Yes -> select the
material -> Ok.
5. Meshing
Meshes -> geometry ->Surface->Pick the boundary. -> Ok -> select the
6. Constraints
Model -> constraints -> nodal -> give title -> Ok ->Pick the four
nodes along the bottom of the part -> Ok ->Create Nodal
Constraints/DOFdialog box:TY-> Ok.
7. Loading
Model -> load ->Elemental->Select All-> Ok ->Pressure:Value:100->Ok ->
select temperature -> give the temperature value ->Adjacent Faces-> Ok
->Method ->Pick an element face on the inside of the part ->Tolerance:
85 -> Ok
8. Rebuild the File

9. Analysis
Model -> Analysis -> new ->Static-> Ok -> Analyze -> yes (verify
that it's OK to flip the model) -> yes (force all element normals to lie
along the correct global axis) ->Scale Factor for Axisym Forces dialog
box:OK->Yes (To permanently convert the elements to triangular
elements with midside nodes) ->Yes again (to save the model so you
can view the results in the correct model).
10.Post-processing the Results

Press F8 ->ZX Front-> Ok->
Press F5 -> deform -> contour -> deform and contour data
->Deformation: 1. Total Translation ->Contour: 6029: Axisym Azimuth
Stress-> Ok.
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Press F6 -> Tools -> view style ->Postporcessing->Unreformed model ->
Ok.
12.Animation
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Result:

plotted.
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Ex. No: 9 Date:
CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER ANALYSIS OF A 2D

COMPONENT
Aim:
To determine the Conductive heat transfer of a 2D component.
Hardware required:
2. 512 MB ram.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
Geometry -> Curve-line -> rectangle 0,0,0 -> Ok -> 100,50,0 -> Ok.
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5. Meshing
6. Constraints
7. Loading
Select any one side of the plate ->Ok -> select temperature -> give the
temperature value -> Ok. Method -> on-curve -> Select another edge
->Ok -> select temperature -> give the temperature value -> -> Ok
8. Rebuild the File

9. Analysis

Temperature -> Ok.

entity-> Ok.
12.Animation
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Result:

plotted.
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Ex. No: 10 Date:
CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER ANALYSIS OF A 2D

COMPONENT
Aim:
To determine the convective heat transfer analysis of a 2D component
Hardware required:
2. 512 MB ram.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
File, New -> File, Open -> select
FEMAP93/Examples/Heat_Transfer/HTBoard.mod -> Ok.
4. Meshing
5. Constraints
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6. Loading
Model -> load -> elemental ->select all -> ok -> in create loads on
elements dialog box -> highlight convection from the selection list ->
Enter "4.1E-5" into the Coefficient field, then -> Enter "25" in the
Temperature field -> Ok -> Choose Adjacent Faces radio button in
Method section -> Click in Face field to activate -> Select the top
Element face of any Element on the top surface of the circuit board
->Ok.
7. Rebuild the File

8. Analysis
9. Getting the Results.

Temperature -> Ok.

entity-> Ok.
11.Animation
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Result:
Thus the Heat convective over a 2d Component is analyzed, animated and

plotted.
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Ex. No: 11 Date:
HARMONIC ANALYSIS OF A 2D COMPONENT
Aim:
To determine the Harmonic response of a 2D component.
Hardware required:
2. 512 MB ram.
5. Colour printer.
Software required:
1. Windows xpo.s.
Procedure:

2. Geometry
File-> Import-> FEMAP Neutral
Read Model from FEMAP Neutral dialog box:
FEMAP93/Examples/Dynamics/hinge.neu
Locate hinge.neu
Click Open
In Neutral File Read Options dialog box:
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Click OK
3. Constraints
Model-> Constraint-> Set
In Create or Activate Constraint Set dialog box:
Type "Hole fixed" in the Title field
Click OK
Model-> Constraint-> Nodal
Entity Selection - Enter Node(s) to Select dialog box:
Select the nodes around the edge of the hole either one node at a time
or using alternative picking methods discussed in previous examples.
Click OK
In Create Nodal Constraints/DOF dialog box:
Click Fixed button, then...
Click OK, then...
In Entity Selection - Enter Node(s) to Select dialog box:
Click Cancel
4. Analysis
Model-> Analysis
In Analysis Set Manager dialog box:
Click New button
In Analysis Set dialog box
Enter "Normal Modes Analysis" in the Title field
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Select "36.NX Nastran" from the Analysis Program drop down menu,
then...
Select "2.Normal Modes/Eigenvalue" from the Analysis Type drop

down menu
Click Next
Click OK
Click Analyze button
Model, Function
In Function Definition dialog box:
Type "Load Value vs. Frequency" in the Title field
Select "3.vs. Frequency" from Type drop down menu.
Choose Single Value radio button
Enter these values into the corresponding fields:
X = 0, Y = 1, Then...Click More button
X = 1, Y = 1
Click OK, then...
Click Cancel
Model, Load, Set
In Create or Activate Load Set dialog box:
Type "Unit Load" in the Title field
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Click OK
Model, Load, Nodal
Entity Selection - Enter Node(s) to Select dialog box
Select Node 44 at bottom right of structure
Click OK
In Create Loads on Nodes dialog box
Highlight Force from the selection list
Enter "1.0" into the FZ field
Select "1.Load Value vs. Frequency" from the Time/Freq Dependence

drop down menu
Click OK, then...
In Entity Selection - Enter Node(s) to Select dialog box
Click Cancel
Model, Function
In Function Definition dialog box:
Type "Damping Function" in the Title field
Select "7.Critical Damping vs. Freq" from Type drop down menu.
Choose Single Value radio button
Enter these values into the corresponding fields:
X = 0, Y = 0.1, Then...Click More button
X = 1, Y = 0.1
Click OK, then...
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Click Cancel
Model, Load, Dynamic Analysis
In Load Set Options for Dynamic Analysis dialog box:
Choose Modal Frequency radio button
Select "2.Damping Function" from the Modal Damping Table drop

down menu in the Equivalent Viscous Damping section
Click Modal Freq. button
In Frequency Table from Modal Results dialog box:
Select "1.Mode 1, 89.81622 Hz" from the First Freq drop down menu,
then...
Select "3.Mode 3, 568.1597 Hz" from the Last Freq drop down menu
Enter the following values into the corresponding fields:
Number of Point per Existing Modes = 5
Frequency Band Spread = 10 (%)
Click OK
In Load Set Options for Dynamic Analysis dialog box:
Make sure "3.Modal Frequency Table" appears in the Frequencies

drop down menu in the Frequency Response section.
Enter the following values in the corresponding fields:
Highest Freq (Hz) = 1000
Click OK
Press F5.
In View Select dialog box:
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Choose XY of Function radio button
Click Model Data button
In Select Model Data for View dialog box:
Select "3.Modal Frequency Table" from Select drop down menu

located in the Function portion of the window
Click OK
Click OK
Model, Analysis
Click New button
In Analysis Set dialog box
Enter "Modal Frequency Response Analysis" in the Title field
Select "36..NX Nastran" from the Analysis Program drop down menu,
then...
Select "4.Frequency/Harmonic Response" from the Analysis Type

drop down menu
Click Next
In NASTRAN Executive and Solution Options dialog box:
CheckRestart Previous Analysis box in the Restart Control section
Click the Browse button ("..." button) and locate the "*.MASTER"
file that was created earlier in the tutorial. Remember, this should be
located in the same directory as your Normal Modes Analysis Results
File. Then.
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Click Open
Click OK
Click Analyze button
Press F5
Choose XY vs. Set Value radio button
Click XY Data button
Click XY Data button
Enter "44" in the Node field located in the Output Location section
Enter "11" in the from field in the Show Output Sets section
Enter "25" in the to field in the Show Output Sets section
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Result:
Thus the Harmonic response of the 2D component has been analyzed and
animated.
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Ex. No: 12 Date:
SIMULATION OF MATRIX OPERATIONS USING MATLAB
Aim:
To solve the given matrix problem using MATLAB
Hardware Required
P4 Processor, 512 MB RAM, VGA Colour Monitor, 2GB Free Space on

HDD
Software Required
MATLAB R2009, Windows XP OS
Problem Description
Solve the matrix problem for the AX=B. The elements for matrix [A] and
[B] have been given. Find the values of [X] matrix
Procedure
1. Open Matlab
2. Type Simulink in command window
3. Assign the values to the variables
4. Mesh the values
5. Plot the Results
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A=[1 2 3; 0 1 -1; 4 2 0]
1 2 3
0 1 -1
4 2 0
B=[20;10;40]
20
10
40
inv(A)
ans=
-0.1111 -0.3333 0.2778
0.2222 0.6667 -0.0556
0.2222 -0.3333 -0.0556
AX=B
X=inv(A)*B
X=
5.5556
8.8889
-1.1111
Result
Thus the matrix problem is solved using MATLAB.
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Ex. No: 13 Date:
PLOTTING OF ONE AND TWO VARIABLE USING MATLAB
Aim:
To plot one and two variable using MATLAB
Hardware Required

HDD
Software Required
Problem Description
Plot the single variable to the relation of y=x2 for x= (-3:3)
Plot the two variable to the relation of z=x2+y2for x=(-3:3), y=(-3:3)
Procedure
1. Open Matlab
3. Assign the values to the variables
4. Mesh the values
5. Plot the Results
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ONE VARIABLE
>> x=[-3:1:3]
x= -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
>>y=x.^2
y= 9 4 1 0 1 4 9
>> plot(x,y)
TWO VARIABLES
>> x= linespace(-3:3);
>> y= linespace(-3:3);
>>[x,y]=meshgrid(x,y);
>>z=x.^2+y.^2;
>>mesh(x,y,z)
ONE VARIABLE
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TWO VARIABLES
Result
Thus the matrix problem is solved using MATLAB.
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Ex. No: 14 Date:
SIMULATION OF SPRING MASS SYSTEM USING MATLAB
Aim:
To simulate the simple cam and follower using MATLAB Simulink
Hardware Required

HDD
Software Required
Problem Description
Model a spring mass system with damper.
Procedure
1. Open Matlab
3. Go to Library Browser
4. Pick all Elements in Simulink Mechanical Library
5. Connect all elements with another element by circuit connector
6. Simulate the Results
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Result
Thus the Simple Cam follower and belt system is simulated using MATLAB
Simulink.
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Ex. No: 15 Date:
SIMULATION OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER USING MATLAB
Aim:
To simulate the simple Hydraulic cylinder using MATLAB Simulink
Hardware Required

HDD
Software Required
Problem Description
Model a Simple Hydraulic System with single cylinder using simulation of

Hydraulic Blocks and observe its behavior under following condition. It contains
single acting Hydraulic cylinder which was controlled by an electrically operated 3
way Directional valve. The cylinder drives a load consisting of a mass viscous
friction and free loading spring.
Procedure
1. Open Matlab
3. Go to Library Browser
4. Pick all Elements in Simulink Hydraulics Library
5. Connect all elements with another element by circuit connector
6. Simulate the Results
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Result
Thus the Simple Hydraulic cylinder is simulated using MATLAB Simulink.
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VIVA QUESTIONS
1. What are the different approximate solution methods?
Finite Element method, Finite difference method and quadrature method.
2. What do you mean by continuum?
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly

different from each other, although the extremes are quite distinct.
A continuous extent, succession, or whole, no part of which can be distinguished

from neighboring parts except by arbitrary division.
3. Define term node?
In the FEM, the structural system is modeled by a set of appropriate finite

elements interconnected at points called nodes
A node is a specific point in the finite element at which the value of the field
variable is to be determined.
Nodes are the selected finite points at which basic unknowns (displacements
in elasticity problems) are to be determined in the finite element analysis
4. Define term element?
In a continuum, unknowns are many. The FE procedure reduces such

unknowns to a finite no. by diving the solution regimes into small parts called
elements
5. What is convergence?
Convergence refers to how close the FEM solution is to the exact solution
6. What are the types convergence?
h – method and p-method
7. What is p-convergence?
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Large elements and complex shape functions are used in p-method
problems. In order to increase the accuracy of the solution, the complexity of the
shape function must be increased. The mesh does not need to be changed when
using the p-method.
Increasing the polynomial order increases the complexity of the shape

function. As an initial run, the solution might be solved using a first order
polynomial shape function. A solution is obtained. To check the solution the
problem will be solved again using a more complicated shape function. For the
second run, the solution may be solved using a third order polynomial shape
function. A second solution is obtained. The output from the two runs is compared.
If there is a large difference between the two solutions, then the solution should be
run using a third order polynomial shape function. This process is repeated until
the solution is not changing much from run to run.
8. What is h convergence?
Simple shape functions and many small elements are used in h-method
problems. In order to increase the accuracy of the solution, more elements must be
added. This means creating a finer mesh.
As an initial run, a course mesh is used to model the problem. A solution is

obtained. To check this solution, a finer mesh is created. The mesh must always be
changed if a more accurate solution is desired. The problem is run again to obtain a
second solution. If there is a large difference between the two solutions, then the
mesh must be made even finer and then solve the solution again. This process is
repeated until the solution is not changing much from run to run.
When using an h-method finite element program (such as ANSYS), the user
must run two or more solutions to ensure that the solution has converged. The user
runs the solution with one mesh and then changes the mesh and reruns the solution.
9. What is higher order elements?
If the interpolation polynomial is of the order two or more, the element is

known as Higher order elements.
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10. Give example for higher order elements.
Quadratic bar element, cubic bar element etc..
11. What do you mean by compatible elements?
The elements which deform without causing openings, overlaps or

discontinuities b/w the adjacent elements are known as compatible elements
12. What is geometric invariance?
Displacement shapes will not change in local coordinate system. This

property is known as geometric invariance.
13. Why do we use Pascal’s triangle in FEA?
In order to achieve geometric invariance the polynomial should contain

terms that do not violate symmetry; this is achieved by the use of Pascal triangle
for 2Dcases and Pascal tetrahedron for 3D cases.
14. What are the steps involved in FEA?
Discretization of the continuum, Selection of displacement models, Deriving

element stiffness matrix, assemblage of elemental equations to obtain overall
equilibrium equations, Applying boundary conditions, Solution for unknown nodal
displacements and Computation of strain, stress and reaction solution.
15. What is stiffness matrix?
For an element, Stiffness matrix is a matrix such that { f } = [K] {Q}, [K]
relates nodal displacements to nodal force of a single element.
16. How to obtain stiffness matrix?
Using the formula for particular element.
17. What are the properties of stiffness matrix?
Non negative diagonal elements, Symmetry and sparsity.
18. What is displacement function?
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The displacement function, uniquely defines strain within an element in
terms of nodal displacements.
19. How to identify order of elements?
The maximum power of the variable in the interpolation polynomial gives

the order or the order can be obtained by no. of nodes present.
20. Mention different types of elements.
Simplex elements,complex elements and multiplex elements; Based on their

geometry they are classified as 1D,2D,3D and axis symmetric elements.
21. Mention some application of FEA.
Stress analysis of bars, beams, trusses, buckling problems, Heat transfer

problems, fluid flow problems, bio medical areas etc.
22. What is connectivity?
Connectivity is a term used when a matrix or a table connects the

stress,reactions ,displacements etc
23. What are the methods to improve problem solution?
Use of higher order elements in order to get exact solutions
24. Define symmetry in matrix.
A symmetric matrix is a square matrix that is equal to its transpose
25. What is plane stress?
Plane stress is defined to be a state of stress in which the normal stress and
shear stress directed perpendicular to the plane are assumed to be zero e.g. thin
plate with hole
26. What is plane strain?
Plane strain is defined to be a state of strain in which normal strain and shear
strain normal to the XY plane are assumed to be zero.
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27. Compare FEA with solid mechanics.
Finitie element analysis can be applied to any continous matter where you
can divide the situation into small elements (usually triangular) and apply a set of
edge constraints and then use a computer to solve for the area of concern for
whatever the value under investigation is e.g. temperarture, flow rate, stress, shear,
bending moment etc.
So Solid mechanics is the study of things as shear, stress, etc. and they use
FEA as a tool but FEA can be applied to many other fields e.g fluid mechanics
thermodynamics, etc.
28. What are the packages available for FEA?
STAAD-PRO, GT-STRUDEL, NASTRAN, NISA and ANSYS
29. Define potential energy.
Potential energy is energy which results from position or configuration
30. Define minimum potential energy.
Deformation and stress analysis of structural systems can be accomplished

using the principle of Minimum Potential Energy (MPE), which states that “For
conservative structural systems, of all the kinematically admissible deformations,
those corresponding to the equilibrium state extremize (i.e., minimize or
maximize) the total potential energy. If the extremum is a minimum, the
equilibrium state is stable.
31. Write potential energy equation for cantilever beam.
32. Mention 2 different methods to approach the model of physical system.
FEM and FDM
33. Difference between global coordinate and local coordinate?
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For the convenience of deriving element properties, in FEM many times for
each element a separate coordinate system is used known as local coordinate
system
The coordinate system used to define the points in the entire structure is
called global coordinate system.
34. What is local coordinate?
For the convenience of deriving element properties, in FEM many times for
each element a separate coordinate system is used known as local coordinate
system
35. What is global coordinate?
The coordinate system used to define the points in the entire structure is
called global coordinate system.
36. What is shape function?
Function which relates the field variable at any point within the element to
the field variables of nodal points is called shape function.
37. What are two general natural coordinate?
Zeta ξ and neta ή
38. Mention the range of natural coordinate.
-1 to +1
39. Number of shape function in CST
40. Number of shape function in quadrilateral.
41. Explain one point formula and Explain two point formula.
1 point formula ∫ ( ) w1f(ξ), w1 = 2, ξ= 0
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w1f(ξ1)+w2f(ξ2), w1= 1,ξ1 = 1/√3, w2= 1,
2 point formula ∫ ( ) ξ2 = -1/√3
42. Why we are using polynomial equation in FEA?
It is easier to formulate and computerize the finite element equations with

polynomial-type interpolation functions. Specifically, it is easier to perform
differentiation or integration with polynomials.
It is possible to improve the accuracy of the results by increasing the order

of the polynomial.
42. Mention two schemes to represent band width?
Node numbering along longer edge and shorter edge.
43. What are forces involved in work potential?
Body forces and traction forces
44. What are anisotropic elements?
The property of the material is not same along all the directions; such
materials are called anisotropic elements.
45. What are isotropic elements?
The property of the material is same along all the directions; such materials
are called isotropic elements.
46. What are the 2 different approaches to study elasticity?
Elimination and penalty approach method
47. List the properties of shape functions.
Shape function at a specified point is unity and other than the specified point
it is zero.
Sum of shape functions is unity.
The differentiation of shape function is a constant
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48. Define truss.
A framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a

roof, bridge, or other structure
49. What is weighted residual methods?
The weighted residual method is a technique that can be used to obtain

approximate solutions to linear and nonlinear differential equations. If we use this
method the finite element equations can be derived directly from the governing
differential equations of the problem without any need of knowing the
“functional.” We first consider the solution of equilibrium, eigenvalue, and
propagation problems using the weighted residual method and then derive the
finite element equations using the weighted residual approach.
50. Different methods to solve weighed residual problem.
Galerkin method, Collocation method, Sub domain method
51. Explain the principle of virtual work.
The principle of virtual work (PVW) states that the stress, body force and
traction are in equilibrium if and only if the IVW equals the EVW for every virtual
displacement field.
53. Mention some advantages of FEA over solid mechanics.
In classical methods exact equations are formed and exact solutions are
obtained where as in finite element analysis exact equations are formed but
approximate solutions are obtained.
Solutions have been obtained for few standard cases by classical methods,
where as solutions can be obtained for all problems by finite element analysis.
Whenever the following complexities are faced, classical method makes the
drastic assumptions’ and looks for the solutions: Shape, Boundary conditions,
Loading
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To get the solution in the above cases, rectangular shapes, same boundary
condition along a side and regular equivalent loads are to be assumed. In FEM no
such assumptions are made. The problem is treated as it is.
When material property is not isotropic, solutions for the problems become
very difficult in classicalmethod. Only few simple cases have been tried
successfully by researchers. FEM can handle structures with anisotropic properties
also without any difficulty.
If structure consists of more than one material, it is difficult to use classical

method, but finite element can be used without any difficulty.
Problems with material and geometric non-linearities can not be handled by

classical methods.There is no difficulty in FEM.
54. Define Young’s Modulus and Poisson’s Ratio.
Within the limits of elasticity, the ratio of the linear stress to the linear strain
is termed the modulus of elasticity or Young's Modulus and may be written
Young's Modulus, or E =(Stress/Strain) It is this property that determines how
much a bar will sag under its own weight or under a loading when used as a beam
within its limit of proportionality. For steel, Young's Modulus is of the order of
205000 N/mm2.
Ratio of decrease in the thickness (lateral contraction) of a body being pulled

(under a tensile load) to its increase in length (longitudinal extension). It is
constant for
a material, around 0.28 for ordinary steels. Named after its discoverer, the French
mathematician Siméon-Davis Poisson (1781-1840).
55. Mention different types of elastic constants.
(i)Modulus of Elasticity or Young’s Modulus (E)
Modulus of Elasticity is the ratio of direct stress to corresponding linear

strain within elastic limit. If p is any direct stress below the elastic limit and e the
corresponding linear strain, then E = p / e.
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(ii)Modulus of Rigidity or Shear Modulus (G)
Modulus of Rigidity is the ratio of shear stress to shear strain within elastic
limit. It is denoted by N,C or G. if q is the shear stress within elastic limit and f the
corresponding shear strain, then G = q / f.
(iii) Bulk Modulus (K)
Bulk Modulus is the ratio of volumetric stress to volumetric strain within the
elastic limit. If pv is the volumetric stress within elastic limit and ev the
corresponding volumetric strain, we have K = pv / ev.
56. Which is the most accepted form of numerical integration in FEM? 

Gaussian quadrature
57. List the different approaches to derive integral equation.
Gaussian quadrature, Simpson’s 1/3 rule etc
58. What are the different types of errors in FEA?
Modeling Error, User error, bugs, Discretization error, Rounding error,

manipulation error, Numerical error
59. Define Beam & Its types.
A bar subjected to forces and couples that lie in a plane containing its
longitudinal axis is called a beam
Types include Cantilever beam,simply supported beam and over hanging

beam
60. Define Conduction, Convection and radiation.
Conduction is the transfer of energy from the more energetic particles of a

substance to the adjacent less energetic ones as a result of interactions b/w
particles.
Convection is the mode of heat transfer b/w a solid surface and the adjacent
fluid that is in motion and it involves the combined effects of conduction and fluid
motion.
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Radiation is the energy emitted by matter in the form of electromagnetic
waves as a result of the changes in the electronic configurations of the atoms or
molecules.
61. Define Heat flux, Heat flow & Heat generation
Heat flux is defined as the rate of heat transfer per unit area.\
Heat flow means transfer of heat energy.
Heat generation means heat developed in the body.
62. Define adiabatic surfaces.
Adiabatic surfaces are surfaces which do not allow the flow of heat either
into the body or out the body.
63. Define Density, film coefficient.
Density is defined as mass per unit volume.
For a fluid confined in a vessel, the rate of flow of heat out of the fluid, per
unit area of vessel wall divided by the difference between the temperature in the
interior of the fluid and the temperature at the surface of the wall. Also known as
convection coefficient.
64. Define Thermal gradient & Thermal conductivity.
The rate of temperature change with distance
Thermal conductivity is defined as the rate of heat transfer through a unit

thickness of the material per unit area per unit temperature difference.
65. Define Specific heat .
It is a measure of a material’s ability to store thermal energy
66. Define Dynamic Analysis and its types
Dynamic analysis is analysis done if loading is of higher frequency or is

applied suddenly.
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Types are modal analysis, harmonic analysis etc
67. Define Modal & Harmonic Analysis with its application.
Modal analysis is the study of the dynamic properties of structures under

vibrational excitation
Harmonic analysis is analysis done when a structure is subjected to cyclic

loading
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FRANCIS XAVIER ENGINEERING COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ME – 6711, simulation and analysis LABORATORY- Manual

The Vision of the Department is

The Mission of the Department is

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO’s)

S.No. PEOs Definition of PEOs

PEO 2 MULTI - To integrate the knowledge on basic sciences and engineering

PEO 3 SKILL To develop interpersonal skills to strengthen team work,

PEO 4 To enhance professionalism in problem solving through

 Predict and improve product performance and reliability

• Math and computation

DOs and DON’T DOs in Laboratory:

 Prepare an outline (on the board) of the lab activities

S.No Description of Equipment Specifications

1 Computer Work Station Pentium 4 processor.

Mapping Of Course Outcomes with Program outcomes

Pa Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of

Pb Problem Analysis: Identify and solve engineering

Designation of the course: Regular

Course Assessment methods:

LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR A BATCH OF 30 STUDENTS

Stress analysis of a plate with a circular

Mode frequency analysis of beams

8 Thermal stress analysis of a Shell

Ex. No: 1 Date:

STRESS ANALYSIS OF PLATE WITH A CIRCULAR HOLE

1. To open a new file with NX NASTRAN.

8. To switch off the nodes (at any two)

11.Rebuild the file

13.Getting the Results.

14.To get the stressdistribution

Thus the performance of the stress analysis of a Rectangular Plate with a

STRESS ANALYSIS OF A TRUSS

1. To open a new file with NX NASTRAN.

7. To switch off the nodes (at any two)

10.Rebuild the file

12.Getting the Results.

ANALYSIS OF AN AXI SYMMETRIC COMPONENT

To determine the Conductive heat transfer of analysis of an

axi symmetric component

1. To open a new file with NX NASTRAN.

8. Rebuild the File

10.Post-processing the Results

11.To get the stressdistribution

Thus the Heat conduction over a 2d Component is analyzed, animated and

STRESS ANALYSIS OF A BEAM

1. To open a new file with NX NASTRAN.

8. Rebuild the File

10.Getting the Results.

11.To get the stressdistribution

MODE FREQUENCY ANALYSIS OF A PLATE

To determine the mode frequency analysis of a 2d component due to the

1. To open a new file with NX NASTRAN.

8. Rebuild the File

10.Getting the Results

11.To get the stressdistribution

Thus the performance of the mode frequency analysis of a 2d component

MODE FREQUENCY ANALYSIS OF A BEAM

To determine the stress due to mode frequencies on a beam due to the

1. To open a new file with NX NASTRAN.

8. Rebuild the File

10.Getting the Results.