21PCE24 Introduction to Finite Element Method LTP

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UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
General steps of the finite element method - Engineering applications of finite element method.
Advantages of the Finite Element Method - Boundary conditions: Homogeneous and non-
homogeneous for structural, heat transfer and fluid flow problems - Potential energy method,
Rayleigh Ritz method - Galerkin’s method - Displacement method of finite element formulation.
Convergence criteria - Discretization process - Types of elements: 1D, 2D and 3D, Node numbering,
Location of nodes - Interpolation models: Simplex, complex and multiplex elements, linear
interpolation polynomials in terms of global coordinates 1D, 2D, 3D Simplex Elements.

UNIT II INTRODUCTION TO THE STIFFNESS 9

Derivation of stiffness matrix - Derivation of stiffness matrix for a spring element,
Assembly the total stiffness matrix by superposition. One-Dimensional Elements-Analysis of Bars
and Trusses, Linear interpolation polynomials in terms of local coordinate’s for1D, 2Delements.

UNIT III BEAMS AND SHAFTS 9

Boundary conditions - Load vector - Hermite shape functions - Beam stiffness matrix based on Euler-
Bernoulli beam theory - Examples on cantilever beams, propped cantilever beams, Numerical
problems on simply supported - fixed straight - stepped beams - direct stiffness method
Torsion of Shafts: Finite element formulation of shafts - Determination of stress and twists in circular
shafts.

UNIT IV HEAT TRANSFER 9

Basic equations of heat transfer - Energy balance equation - Rate equation - conduction,
convection – radiation - 1D finite element formulation - vibration method - temperature gradient
- heat fluxes - heat transfer in composite sections - straight fins.

UNIT V AXISYMMETRIC SOLID ELEMENTS 9

Derivation of stiffness matrix - Triangular elements - Axisymmetric triangular element - surface
forces - point loads - angular velocity - pressure vessels.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, learners will be able to

CO1: Make use of application and characteristics of Finite Element Method.

C02: Experiment element characteristic equation and generation of global equation.

CO3: Solve numerical problems on beams and shafts.

CO4: Calculate heat transfer in composite sections.

CO5: Relate suitable boundary conditions to a global equation for bars, trusses, beams, circular
shafts, heat transfer, fluid flow, axisymmetric problems.
TEXTBOOKS:

1. Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla and Ashok D. Belegundu, “Introduction to Finite Elements in

Engineering”, 4" Edition, Pearson Publisher, 2011.
2. Sinigiresu S. Rao, “Finite Element Method in Engineering”, 5" Edition, Pergaman Int. Library of
Science, 2010.
REFERENCES:

1. D. Maity, “Computer Analysis of Framed Structures”, LK. International Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi,
2013.

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