FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

COURSE OBJECTIVES
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COURSE OUTCOMES
COURSE OBJECTIVES
 To provide the fundamental concepts of the theory of
the finite element method
 To develop proficiency in the application of the finite
element method (modeling, analysis, and
interpretation of results) to realistic engineering
problems through the use of a major commercial
general-purpose finite element code.
 provides an introduction to finite elements method
with a focus on one and two dimensional problems in
structures, heat transfer, static and dynamics.
COURSE OUTCOMES
 1) To obtain an understanding of the fundamental
theory of the FEA method;
 2) To develop the ability to generate the governing FE
equations for systems governed by partial differential
equations;
 3) To understand the use of the basic finite elements
for structural applications using truss, beam, frame,
and plane elements; and
 4) To understand the application and use of the FE
method for heat transfer problems.
 5) To demonstrate the ability to create models for
trusses, frames, plate structures, machine parts, and
components using ANSYS general-purpose software
 6) To model multi-dimensional heat transfer problems
using ANSYS;
 7) To demonstrate the ability to evaluate and interpret
FEA analysis results for design and evaluation
purposes;
 8) To develop a basic understanding of the limitations
of the FE method and understand the possible error
sources in its use.