GE6253

ENGINEERING MECHANICS

LTPC
3104

OBJECTIVES:
To develop capacity to predict the effect of force and motion in the course of carrying out the
design functions of engineering.
UNIT I
BASICS AND STATICS OF PARTICLES
12
Introduction Units and Dimensions Laws of Mechanics Lamis theorem, Parallelogram and triangular
Law of forces Vectorial representation of forces Vector operations of forces -additions, subtraction, dot
product, cross product Coplanar Forces rectangular components Equilibrium of a particle Forces in
space Equilibrium of a particle in space Equivalent systems of forces Principle of transmissibility .
UNIT II
EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES
12
Free body diagram Types of supports Action and reaction forces stable equilibrium Moments and
Couples Moment of a force about a point and about an axis Vectorial representation of moments and
couples Scalar components of a moment Varignons theorem Single equivalent force -Equilibrium of
Rigid bodies in two dimensions Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in three dimensions.
UNIT III
PROPERTIES OF SURFACES AND SOLIDS
12
Centroids and centre of mass Centroids of lines and areas - Rectangular, circular, triangular areas by
integration T section, I section, - Angle section, Hollow section by using standard formula Theorems of
Pappus - Area moments of inertia of plane areas Rectangular, circular, triangular areas by integration T
section, I section, Angle section, Hollow section by using standard formula Parallel axis theorem and
perpendicular axis theorem Principal moments of inertia of plane areas Principal axes of inertia-Mass
moment of inertia mass moment of inertia for prismatic, cylindrical and spherical solids from first principle
Relation to area moments of inertia.
UNIT IV
DYNAMICS OF PARTICLES
12
Displacements, Velocity and acceleration, their relationship Relative motion Curvilinear motion Newtons laws of motion Work Energy Equation Impulse and Momentum Impact of elastic bodies.
UNIT V
FRICTION AND ELEMENTS OF RIGID BODY DYNAMICS
12
Friction force Laws of sliding friction equilibrium analysis of simple systems with sliding friction wedge
friction-. Rolling resistance -Translation and Rotation of Rigid Bodies Velocity and acceleration General
Plane motion of simple rigid bodies such as cylinder, disc/wheel and sphere.
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
ability to explain the differential principles applies to solve engineering problems dealing with force,
displacement, velocity and acceleration.
ability to analyse the forces in any structures.
ability to solve rigid body subjected to dynamic forces.

GE6261

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND MODELING LABORATORY

LTPC
0122

OBJECTIVES:
To develop skill to use software to create 2D and 3D models.
LIST OF EXERCISES USING SOFTWARE CAPABLE OF DRAFTING AND MODELING
1. Study of capabilities of software for Drafting and Modeling Coordinate systems (absolute, relative,
polar, etc.) Creation of simple figures like polygon and general multi-line figures.
2. Drawing of a Title Block with necessary text and projection symbol.
3. Drawing of curves like parabola, spiral, involute using Bspline or cubic spline.
4. Drawing of front view and top view of simple solids like prism, pyramid, cylinder, cone, etc, and
dimensioning.
5. Drawing front view, top view and side view of objects from the given pictorial views (eg. Vblock, Base of
a mixie, Simple stool, Objects with hole and curves).
6. Drawing of a plan of residential building ( Two bed rooms, kitchen, hall, etc.)
7. Drawing of a simple steel truss.
8. Drawing sectional views of prism, pyramid, cylinder, cone, etc,
9. Drawing isometric projection of simple objects.
10. Creation of 3-D models of simple objects and obtaining 2-D multi-view drawings from 3-D model.
Note: Plotting of drawings must be made for each exercise and attached to the records written by students.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
ability to use the software packers for drafting and modeling.
ability to create 2D and 3D models of Engineering Components.

ME6603

FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

LTPC
3003

OBJECTIVES:
To introduce the concepts of Mathematical Modeling of Engineering Problems.
To appreciate the use of FEM to a range of Engineering Problems.
UNIT I
INTRODUCTION
9
Historical Background Mathematical Modeling of field problems in Engineering Governing Equations
Discrete and continuous models Boundary, Initial and Eigen Value problems Weighted Residual
Methods Variational Formulation of Boundary Value Problems RitzTechnique Basic concepts of the
Finite Element Method.
UNIT II
ONE-DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS
9
One Dimensional Second Order Equations Discretization Element types- Linear and Higher order
Elements Derivation of Shape functions and Stiffness matrices and force vectors- Assembly of Matrices Solution of problems from solid mechanics and heat transfer. Longitudinal vibration frequencies and mode
shapes. Fourth Order Beam Equation Transverse deflections and Natural frequencies of beams.
UNIT III
TWO DIMENSIONAL SCALAR VARIABLE PROBLEMS
9
Second Order 2D Equations involving Scalar Variable Functions Variational formulation Finite Element
formulation Triangular elements Shape functions and element matrices and vectors. Application to Field
Problems - Thermal problems Torsion of Non circular shafts Quadrilateral elements Higher Order
Elements.
UNIT IV
TWO DIMENSIONAL VECTOR VARIABLE PROBLEMS
9
Equations of elasticity Plane stress, plane strain and axisymmetric problems Body forces and
temperature effects Stress calculations - Plate and shell elements.
UNIT V
ISOPARAMETRIC FORMULATION
9
Natural co-ordinate systems Isoparametric elements Shape functions for iso parametric elements
One and two dimensions Serendipity elements Numerical integration and application to plane stress
problems - Matrix solution techniques Solutions Techniques to Dynamic problems Introduction to
Analysis Software.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the students can able to understand different mathematical Techniques
used in FEM analysis and use of them in Structural and thermal problem.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Reddy. J.N., An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005.
2. Seshu, P, Text Book of Finite Element Analysis, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2007.
REFERENCES:
1. Rao, S.S., The Finite Element Method in Engineering, 3rd Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, 2004.
2. Logan, D.L., A first course in Finite Element Method, Thomson Asia Pvt. Ltd., 2002.
3. Robert D. Cook, David S. Malkus, Michael E. Plesha, Robert J. Witt, Concepts and Applications of Finite
Element Analysis, 4th Edition, Wiley Student Edition, 2002.
4. Chandrupatla & Belagundu, Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall
College Div, 1990.
5. Bhatti Asghar M, "Fundamental Finite Element Analysis and Applications", John Wiley & Sons, 2005
(Indian Reprint 2013)*

ED7201

FINITE ELEMENT METHODS IN MECHANICAL DESIGN

LTPC
3104

OBJECTIVES:
To develop a thorough understanding of the basic principles of the finite element analysis techniques with an ability
to effectively use the tools of the analysis for solving practical problems arising in engineering design.
OUTCOME:
Upon understanding this course the students will be able to
Understand how to mathematically model physical systems and solve using numerical techniques.
Select appropriate element and boundary conditions for various 1D, 2D Boundary problems.
Apply various solution techniques to solve Boundary value problems and Eigen value problems.
UNIT I
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF ONE DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS
11+3
Historical Background Weighted Residual Methods - Basic Concept of FEM Variational Formulation of B.V.P. Ritz
Method Finite Element Modelling Element Equations Linear and Quadratic Shape functions Bar, Beam
Elements Bars and beams of arbitrary orientation - Applications to Heat Transfer problems.
UNIT II FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF TWO DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS
10+3
Basic Boundary Value Problems in two-dimensions Triangular, quadrilateral, higher order elements Poissons and
Laplaces Equation Weak Formulation Element Matrices and Vectors Application to scalar variable problem
Introduction to Theory of Elasticity Plane Stress Plane Strain and Axisymmetric
Formulation Principle of virtual work Element matrices using energy approach Examples related to onedimensional and two-dimensional problems.
UNIT III
ISO-PARAMETRIC FORMULATION
8+3
Natural Co-ordinate Systems Lagrangian Interpolation Polynomials Isoparametric Elements Formulation
Numerical Integration Gauss quadrature one-, two- and three-dimensional triangular elements formulation
rectangular elements Serendipity elements Illustrative Examples.
UNIT IV
SOLUTION TECHNIQUES
8+3
Inversion Method, Decomposition Method, Banded Solver method, Skyline procedure method, Band width reduction
Techniques, Front width Methods, Free meshing and Mapped Meshing.
UNIT V SPECIAL TOPICS
8+3
Dynamic Analysis Equation of Motion Mass & damping matrices Free Vibration analysis Natural frequencies of
Longitudinal, Transverse and torsional vibration Introduction to transient field problems. Non-linear analysis. Use of
softwares h & p elements special element formulation Solution techniques Explicit & Implicit methods.
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
NOTE
At the post-graduate level of instruction the contact hours are to be supplemented by self study by students. As for the
examination, modelling considerations, choice of elements, boundary conditions, loading conditions, and basic
procedures only need to be emphasized without expecting a complete numerical solution to practical problems.
REFERENCES
1. *Zienkiewicz.O.C, Taylor.R.L,& Zhu,J.Z The Finite Element Method: Its Basis & Fundamentals, ButterworthHeinemann (An imprint of Elsevier), First printed in India 2007, India Reprint ISBN:978-81-312-1118-2, published by
Elsevier India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. **Cook, R.D., Malkus, D. S., Plesha,M.E., and Witt,R.J Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis,
Wiley Student Edition, 4th Edition, First Reprint 2007, Authorized reprint by Wiley India(P) Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN-13
978-81-265-1336-9.
3. ***Zienkiewicz.O.C, Taylor.R.L The Finite Element Method McGraw Hill International Editions, Fourth Edition,
1991, Volume 2 (Chapters 7&8).
4. Reddy, J.N., Introduction to Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis, Oxford Uniiversity Press, 2008.
5. Rao,S.S., The Finite Element Method in Engineering, Butterworth-Heinemann(An imprint of Elsevier), reprinted
2006,2007, Published by Elsevier India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, Indian Reprint ISBN: 978-81-8147-885-6.
6. Huebner,K.H., Dewhirst,D.L.,Smith,D.E & Byron,T.G., The Finite Element Method for Engineers, Wiley Student
Edition, Fourth Edition 2004,John Wiley&Sons(Asia)Pve.Ltd., ISBN: 9812-53-154-8.
7. Ramamurthi, V., Finite Element Method in Machine Design, Narosa Publishing House, January 2009, ISBN: 97881-7319-965-3.