FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

18SME55 IA Marks : 50
3L+2P Exam Hours : 2
3 Exam Marks: 50
Total Hours : 50

Course Objectives:
 To understand the concept of Higher order elements for one dimensional problems-Shape
functions for second order problems
 To understand the concept of Isoparametric mapping concept, Quadratic isoparametric element
for general one dimensional boundary value problem, One dimensional numerical integration,
Application:
 To understand and evaluate Heat conduction through a thin film
 To understand the concept Two dimensional boundary value problems using triangular elements,
Equivalent functional for general 2D BVP
 To understand the concept Isoparametric quadrilateral elements Isoparametric triangular elements
 Modal and harmonic analysis with analytical method and FEA software
Course outcomes:
CO1: Able to understand concept of higher order elements and shape functions
CO2: Able to analyze isoparic mapping and boundary value problem
CO3: Able to evaluate Heat conduction problems
CO4: Able to understand Isoparic elements
CO5: Able to evaluate axis-symmetric problems using FEA software
PART A
Introduction to FEM– Brief History of FEM, general description of FEM, Basic steps in FEM,
applications of fem in various field, advantages and disadvantages of fem.
Equilibrium equations of elasticity (2D & 3D) subjected to body force, traction forces, point loads. Strain
displacement and stress-strain relations, plane stress and plane strain conditions. Discretisation process –
type of element, size of element, number of elements, location of nodes, node numbering scheme.
Boundary conditions, total potential energy, principle of minimum potential energy, numerical on
minimum potential energy, Rayleigh-Ritz method, Galerkins method of weighted residuals,
Solution of 1-D Bars
Stiffness matrix for bar element – direct method and using principle of minimum potential energy, global
stiffness matrix properties of stiffness matrix, Solutions of bars and stepped bars for displacements,
reactions and stresses by using penalty approach and elimination approach. Guass-elimination technique.
Trusses & beams: Stiffness matrix of Truss element. Numerical problems. Hermite shape functions for
beam element, Derivation of stiffness matrix. Numerical problems of beams carrying concentrated, UDL
and linearly varying loads.
10 Hours
 PART B
Phases of FEA: Pre-processing , Solution , Post-processing
Performing a Typical ANSYS Analysis -General Steps
(One example each using ANSYS software)
1. Bars of Constant Cross-section Area/Tapered Cross section Area/Stepped Bar (minimum 3
problems)
2. Trusses (minimum 2 problems)
3. Simply Supported Beam with UDL/ UVL/moment and overhung/angular loads, one end hinged
and at other end roller support/ Fixed- fixed ( minimum 6 problems)
4. Stress analysis of a rectangular plate with a circular hole (minimum 1 problem)
Usage of workbench (ANSYS) – Analysis of Simply Supported Beam with UDL/ UVL for ‘I’ section and
‘T’ section. (Demo only)
10 Hours

Text books
1. “Introduction to finite elements in engineering”, 3rd ed, T.R.Chandrupatla
2. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, R. D. Cook, et al. , Wiley-India.

Reference books
1. Zienkiewicz, O.C. and Taylor, R.L, The Finite Element Method, 6th Ed., Vol. Elsevier, 2005.
2. An Introduction to the Finite element method, J. N. Reddy, Tata McGraw-Hill
3. Bathe, K-J., Finite Element Procedures, Prentice Hall, 1996.

Scheme of Examination:
Two question to be set from each module. Students have to answer five full questions, choosing
at least one full question from each module.

Students should make observations on nature of failure and manifestations of failure in each of
the experiments apart from reporting values of mechanical properties determined after
conducting the tests.