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SCHOOL OF
ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY
1

MECHANICAL &
AUTOMOBILE
ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
MECXXX

Course
number
Course Title

Credits

Contact Hours
(L-T-P)
Course
Objective

4-0-0

OPERATIONAL FROM
(ACADEMIC TERM)

FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED

STARTING (YEAR)

FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

The aim of the course is to provide the participants an overview on Finite Element Method,
Material models, and Applications in Mechanical Engineering.

Course
Outcomes

Outline syllabus

7.0
1
7.0
2
7.0
3
7.0
4
7.0
5
7.0
6
7.0
7
7.0
8

MECXXX.A

Unit A

Approximate Solution Methods

MECXXX.A1

Unit A Topic 1

Ritz and Rayleigh Ritz methods

MECXXX.A2

Unit A Topic 2

Method of weighed residuals, General concept

MECXXX.A3

Unit A Topic 3

Point collocation, Subdomain collocation

MECXXX.A4

Unit A Topic 4

Least squares, Galerkin method

MECXXX.B

Unit B

Finite Difference Method

MECXXX.B1

Unit B Topic 1

Characteristics and classification of PDE

MECXXX.B2

Unit B Topic 2

MECXXX.B3

Unit B Topic 3

MECXXX.C

Unit C

Introduction to FEM using one-dimensional problems

Introduction to Finite Element Method

MECXXX.C1

Unit C Topic 1

Introduction to variational calculus

MECXXX.C2

Unit C Topic 2

The differential of a function; Euler-Lagrange equation,

Geometric & natural boundary conditions

7.0
9
7.1
0
7.1
1

On successful completion of this module students will be able to

1. Differentiate partial differential equation, elliptic, Hyperbolic &
parabolic pde.
2. Implement Ritz and Rayleigh Ritz methods, Method of weighed
residuals approximate method. Introduction to FEM using onedimensional problems
3. Implement Finite Difference Method for the Solution of elliptic,
Hyperbolic & parabolic partial differential equation.
4. Understand Point collocation, Sub domain collocation, Least squares,
Galerkin method.
5. Understand variational calculus,
6. Demonstrate Geometric & natural boundary conditions, Basic Concept
of Finite Element Method.
7. Compare approximate solution with Analytical results.
8. Explain Solution of static problems and case studies in stress analysis
of Mechanical component.
9. Explain Iso-parametric Elements and Analysis using Iso-parametric
Elements.
10. Demonstrate Automatic meshing techniques.
11. To Implement FEA using 2D and 3D elements and Semi-discrete
approach for unsteady problems

Solution of elliptic, Hyperbolic & parabolic PDE using

Finite Difference Method.

7.1
2
7.1
3
7.1
4

MECXXX.C3

Unit C Topic 3

MECXXX.C4

Unit C Topic 4

MECXXX.C5

Unit C Topic 5

7.1
5
7.1
6
7.1
7
7.1
8
7.1
9
7.2
0
7.2
1
7.2
2
8

MECXXX.D

Unit D

Basic Concept of Finite Element Method, Principle of

potential energy
Derivation of Stiffness and Mass matrices for a bar, A
beam and A shaft, Comparison with Analytical results.
Interpolation and Shape functions; Solution of static
problems and case studies in stress analysis of
Mechanical component
Isoparametric Elements

MECXXX.D1

Unit D Topic 1

Analysis using Isoparametric Elements. Element types.

MECXXX.D2

Unit D Topic 2

MECXXX.D3

Unit D Topic 3

MECXXX.E

Unit E

numerical integration, error analysis. FEA using 2D and

3D elements
Plain strain and plain stress problems, FE using plate
shell elements.
Importance of Finite Element Mesh

MECXXX.E1

Unit E Topic1

Automatic meshing techniques

MECXXX.E2

Unit E Topic2

MECXXX.E3

Unit E Topic3

Case studies using FEM for design of simple element

geometries such as a tapered bar
A plate with a hole. Semi-discrete approach for unsteady
problems

8.1

Course work:
Weight
Attendance

8.1
1
8.1
2
8.1
3
8.1
4
8.1
5
8.1
6
8.2
8.3
9

40%
5%

Homework

4 assignments; 10%

Quizzes

2 quizzes: 10%

Projects

One: 10%

Presentations

One: 5%

Any other
MTE

One, 40%

End-term examination: 40%

9.1

Text book*

1. Reddy, J. N., An Introduction to the Finite Element Method,

McGraw Hill (2001).

9.2

Other references

2. Bathe, K. J., Finite Element Procedures, Prentice Hall of India

(1996).
3. Zienkiewicz, O. C., The Finite Element Method, McGraw Hill (2002)
4. Huebner, K. H., Dewhirst, D. L., Smith, D. E. and Byrom, T. G., The
Finite Element Methods for

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Outcome no.

Syllabus
topic
MECXXX.A
MECXXX.A1
MECXXX.A2
MECXXX.A3
MECXXX.A4
MECXXX.B
MECXXX.B1
MECXXX.B2
MECXXX.B3
MECXXX.C
MECXXX.C1
MECXXX.C2
MECXXX.C3
MECXXX.C4
MECXXX.C5
MECXXX.D
MECXXX.D1
MECXXX.D2
MECXXX.D3
MECXXX.E
MECXXX.E1
MECXXX.E2
MECXXX.E3

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