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Finite Element Methods in Mechanical Design

This document outlines the topics covered in a typical Finite Element Methods course for a Mechanical Engineering degree program. The course covers [1] the basic principles of finite element analysis techniques; [2] generalization of concepts like shape functions, elements, and numerical integration; [3] applications to problems in fields like elasticity, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics; [4] finite element analysis of structural dynamics and vibrations; and [5] methods for nonlinear analysis problems in plasticity and with geometric nonlinearities. The objective is for students to understand and apply finite element tools to solve practical engineering design problems.

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Finite Element Methods in Mechanical Design

This document outlines the topics covered in a typical Finite Element Methods course for a Mechanical Engineering degree program. The course covers [1] the basic principles of finite element analysis techniques; [2] generalization of concepts like shape functions, elements, and numerical integration; [3] applications to problems in fields like elasticity, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics; [4] finite element analysis of structural dynamics and vibrations; and [5] methods for nonlinear analysis problems in plasticity and with geometric nonlinearities. The objective is for students to understand and apply finite element tools to solve practical engineering design problems.

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Finite Element Methods in Mechanical Design (Common for M.

E Degree Programs in Engineering Design, CAD & PDD streams)

OBJECTIVE: At the end of this course the students would have developed 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 Unit-I: General Introduction * 10

Introduction- structural element and system- assembly and analysis of a structure- boundary conditionsgeneral pattern- standard discrete system- transformation of coordinates- examples direct physical approach to problems in elasticity- direct formulation- displacement approach minimization of total potential- convergence criteria discretization error- nonconforming elements and patch test- solution process- numerical examples Unit-II: Generalization of Finite Element Concepts and Element Shape Functions* 7 Boundary value problems integral or weak statements- weighted residual methods- Galerkin methodvirtual work as weak form of equations in solid and fluid mechanics- variational principles establishment of natural variational principles for linear self-adjoint differential equations standard and hierarchical elements- shape functions- rectangular elements- completeness of polynomials- Lagrange familySerendipity family- rectangular prisms- tetrahedral elements- global and local finite element approximation- mapped elements- coordinate transformations- geometrical conformity of elementsevaluation of element matrices- transformation in , and coordinates-order of convergencenumerical integration example problems

Unit-III: Applications to Field Problems *

Solution to problems in linear elasticity- plane problems in elasticity- plates and shells- solution of problems in heat-transfer and fluid mechanics- numerical examples- discussion on error estimates Unit-IV: Finite Elements in Structural Dynamics and Vibrations ** 10

Dynamic equations- stiffness, mass and damping matrices- consistent and diagonal mass matricesExtraction of natural frequencies and modes- Reduction of number of degrees of freedom - modal methods - component mode synthesis- harmonic analysis- response history- explicit and implicit direct integration- stability and accuracy- analysis of response spectra- example problems

Unit-V: Non-linear Analysis ***

Non-linear problems in elasticity- some solution methods- plasticity: introduction, general formulation for small strains- formulation for von Mises theory- computational procedure- problems of gaps and contactgeometric non-linearity- modelling considerations

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