Assignment # 01 Finite Element Analysis Lab (ME – 411)

Due Date: 05 – Nov – 21

Note: Submit this assignment (Hard Copy) individually according to the format
of the Lab manual
Q1: An aluminum strap with a thickness of 5 mm and the profile shown in the accompanying
figure is to carry a load of wxyz N (See Description of Load). Determine the deflection, strain and
the average normal stress along the strap. (E = 70 GPa)

wxyz
(N)

Where,
wxyz = Your class Roll number.
(e.g. ME-1650, so the load will 1650 N)
Note: Take the Screen Shot of this load value from ANSYS and add this picture in your
assignment file.
Q2: A thin steel plate with the profile shown in the accompanying figure is subjected to an axial
load of xyz lb (See Description of Load). Approximate the deflection, the average normal stresses
and strain along the plate using the model shown in the figure. The plate has a thickness of 0.125
in and a modulus of elasticity E = 28x103 ksi.

xyz
( lb )

Where,
xyz = last 3 digits of Your class Roll number.
(e.g. ME-1650, so the load will 650 lb)
Note: Take the Screen Shot of this load value from ANSYS and add this picture in your
assignment file.
Q3: Consider a plate with a variable cross section supporting a load of wxyz lb, as shown in the
accompanying figure. Determine the deflection, the stresses and strain in the plate. The plate is
made of a material with a modulus of elasticity E = 10.6x103 ksi.

wxyz

Where,
wxyz = Your class Roll number.
(e.g. ME-1650, so the load will 1650 lb)
Note: Take the Screen Shot of this load value from ANSYS and add this picture in your
assignment file.