DEBRE TABOR UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
COURSE SYLLABUS FOR THE COURSE INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
BY: VENKATA DINESH.A
DEBRE TABOR, ETHIOPIA
SEPTEMBER, 2016

GENERAL INFORMATION
Course Title
Course Number

Introduction to Finite Element Method

MEng 5171

Module

Introduction to FEM

ECTS Credits

5CP

Contact Hours (per week)

Lecture

Tutorial

Laboratory or Practice

Home study

Program

2
Year 5, Semester I

Academic Year

2009 E.C (2016/2017G.C)

Pre-requisites

Course manager

MEng2053 (Numerical Methods)

MEng2152 (Design of Machine Elements II)
MEng3071 (Mechanisms of Machinery)
Mr. A.VENKATA DINESH

Status of Course

Compulsory

Teaching & Learning Methods

Brainstorming, interactive Lecturer, role play, home study & group discussions

Attendance Requirements

A student must attend at least 85 % of the classes

Cell Phone:-

Email:

Mr. Venkata Dinesh. A-------+251945549246

Mr. Venkata Dinesh. A. Venkatadinesh.avvari@gmail.com

Office Location:

Target Group 5th year Mechanical Engineering students

Mr. Venkata Dinesh. A.

Building 51 Room 102

 Domain of education
Knowledge (K)
Attitude (A)
Skill (S)
Hierarchy of learning simple to complex

Cognitive (K)
Level 1
describe

Affective (A)

(knowledge):

Psychomotor (S)

define, Level 1 (receiving): ask, use.

Level 1 (perception): choose,

describe

Level 2 (comprehension): convert, Level 2 (responding): assist, read

explain

Level 2 (set): begins displays

Level 3 (application):
compute

Level 3 (guided response): build

fixes

Level 4 (analysis):
diagrams
Level 5 (synthesis):
combines

change, Level 3 (valuing): report, selects

breakdown, Level 4
combine

(organization):

arrange, Level 4 (mechanism): mixes,

sketch

categorize, Level 5 (characterization): act, display

Level 6 (evaluation): compares,

concludes

Level 5 (complex overt response):

works, fixes...
Level 6 (adaptation):
rearranges

adapts,

Level 7 (origination): constructs,

designs

Course

description:
Introduction to FEM, basic energy & stiffness concepts, Deriving an element stiffness matrix, Bar & beam elements, Two
dimensional problems, FE modeling & solution techniques, Finite Element application software package
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Course objectives
At the end of the course, students would be able to:
The course enables students to understand finite element methods of solving engineering problems. At the end of the
course, students should be able to:
Understand the theory of formulation of the FEM & its application for stress & dynamic analysis
Using of Finite element software packages
Learning outcomes:
The outcome of this course will be able to:
Understand the theory of formulation of the FEM.
Application for stress & dynamic analysis.
Identifying the nodes in different structures and models and solving using mathematical models.
Laboratory demonstration:
Using of Finite element software package like Ansys and solving
Different kinds of problems like plane, trusses, frames etc.

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELELMENT METHOD

Objectives: At the end of this unit

Contents

Schedule Hours

students will be able to:

1st week

1.1 Defines FEM &Introduction

1.1 Definition & History

1.2 Name the various steps involved in

1.2 Procedure of FEM

1st week

3L + 1T

Assessm
ents

Interactive

K, L1

Quiz

lecture,

K,L1

Test-1

delivery

group

the finite element analysis

1st week

1.3 List out the needs for studying

1.3.Importance of FEM

1st week

1.4 List
FEMthe differences between FEM

1.4 Differences of FEM vs

vs Classical Methods

Domain/
hierarchy

Methods of

discussion

K.L1
K,L1

Classical

Reference:

Finite element Analysis by S.S. BAVAKATTI Pages(14-20)

Introduction by finite element engineering by T R CHABDRUPATLA. pages(1-15)

CHAPTER TWO: FUNDAMENTALS FOR FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Objectives: At the end of this unit
Schedule
2nd week
2nd week
3nd week

Hours students will be able to:

2L +
2.1 Define the Element shapes
1T
2L +
1T

Contents

delivery
2.1 Elements shapes of

2.2 Explain the Nodes, Nodal unknowns

FEM
2.2 Explanation of nodes

2.3 Classification of finite element system

2.2
2.3 Classification of

& Coordinate systems

nd

week

Methods of

Domain/
hierarchy
K, L1

Interactive

K.L2

lecture, group
discussion

K.L2

FES&CS

2.4 Develop the Stiffness Matrix for FEM

2.4 Building the Stiffness

problems

Matrix for FEM

problems

Reference:

K.L3

Assessments

Individual
Assignments
Quiz
Test-1

Finite element Analysis by S.S. BAVAKATTI Pages(46-53)

Introduction by finite element engineering by T R CHABDRUPATLA. pages(45-58)
CHAPTER THREE: FINITE ELEMENT METHOD FOR BARS &TRUSSES
Objectives: At the end of this unit students

Contents

Assessmen
ts

delivery
Interactive

K, L1

Quiz

K,L3

Test-1

Schedule

Hours

4rdweek

3L +

mechanisms using :
3.1 Introduction

3.1 Introduction

4rdweek

1T+lab

3.2 Solve problems related to Tension in

3.2 FEM for

lecture,

Bars/columns
3.3 Trusses

group

5th week

3L +

will be able to analysis velocity of

Domain/
hierarchy

Methods
of

bars/columns
3.3. Solve Two Dimensional Trusses

K.L3

1T+lab
Reference

Finite element Analysis by S.S. BAVAKATTI Pages(172-193)

Introduction by finite element engineering by T R CHABDRUPATLA. pages(103-114)

Chapter Four: FINITE ELEMENT METHOD FOR BEAMS

Objectives: At the end of this unit students
Schedule

Hours

will be able to analysis acceleration of

6thweek

3L +

mechanisms using :
4.1 Introduction

6thweek

1T+lab 4.2 Develop FEM formulation of beams

Contents

Methods
of

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Formulation of Beams for

delivery
Interactive
lecture,

Domain/
hierarch
y

Assessme
nts

K, L1

Individual
Assignment
Quiz,Test-2

K,L3

FEM problems
7thweek

3L +
1T+lab

4.3Slove the Shear Force and Bending

Moments for beams

4.3 Solving problems based on

Shear force and Bending
moment for beams
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K.L3

Reference

Finite element Analysis by S.S. BAVAKATTI Pages(255-265)

Introduction by finite element engineering by T R CHABDRUPATLA. pages(250-267)

CHAPTER FIVE: FINITE ELEMENT METHOD FOR FRAMES

Objectives: At the end of this unit students Contents

Methods of

will be able to:

delivery

Schedule

Hours

8th week

2L +
5.1 Introduction
1T+lab
5.1 Solve Plane frames

8th week

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Solving problems
related to Plane Frames

Domain/
hierarchy

Interactive
lecture

Assessments

K, L1

Individual
Assignment, Quiz

K,L3

Test-2

Reference

Finite element Analysis by S.S. BAVAKATTI Pages(272-282)

Introduction by finite element engineering by T R CHABDRUPATLA. pages (265-275)

CHAPTER - SIX: FEM for Two-Dimensional solids

Objectives: At the end of this unit students
will be able to:

Contents

9th week

6.1 Introduction

6.1Introduction

9th week

6.2 Explain the Constant-Strain Triangle

6.2 Explanation of CST Model

9th week

6.3 Develop Isoperimetric Representation for

FEM 2-D solids

9th week

6.4 Solve Two-dimensional loaded plate

6.3 Developing the

Isoperimetric Representation
for 2-D solids
6.4 Solving problems related
to loaded plate

Schedule

Hours

4L + 2T

problems
Reference

Finite element Analysis by S.S. BAVAKATTI Pages(217-240)

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Methods
of
delivery

Domain/
hierarchy

Assessm
ents

K,L1
Interactive
lecture,
group
discussion

K,L2
K.L3

K,L3

Individual
Assignment
Quiz

Introduction by finite element engineering by T R CHABDRUPATLA. pages (150-175)

CHAPTER - SEVEN: FEM for Plates and Shells

Objectives: At the end of this unit

Contents

Methods of

Sched

Hours

ule
11th

2L +

7.1 Show the Forces acting on the

7.1 Explanation of forces on

Interactive

1T

acting the plate

7.2 Explanation of Kirchhoff

lecture

week

plates
7.2 Develop & Utilize Kirchhoff plate
theory

13th

7.3 Explain Shells and shell elements

7.3 Explanation of Shells and

week
12th

students will be able to:

delivery

Domain/
hierarch
y

Assessments

K,L2

Quiz, Final Test

K,L3

plate theory and Utilization

K,L2 &
L3

solving the related problems

Reference

Finite element Analysis by S.S. BAVAKATTI Pages(295-315)

CHAPTER EIGHT: FEM FOR 3D SOLIDS

Schedule
th

Hours

13 week 2L + 2T

14th week

Objectives: At the end of this unit students Contents

Methods

will be able to:

of

8.1

Define & Explain the 3D Elasticity

theory

8.2 Develop FEM Formulation for solids

8.1 Introduction and

Explanation of the 3D
Elements
8.2 Developing and Solving the
FEM Formulation

Reference

Introduction by finite element engineering by T R CHABDRUPATLA. pages (275-289)

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delivery
Interactive

Domain/
hierarchy

Assessm
ents

K, L2

Quiz, Final
Test

lecture
K,L3

CHAPTER NINE: FEM FOR HEAT TRANSFER PROBLEMS

Objectives: At the end of this unit students will
Schedule

Hours

15th week

be able to:
9.1 Define & Explanation of Temperature Field

2L + 2T
th

15 week

Contents

delivery
9.1 Explanation of
Temperature Field for Finite

9.2 Solve Thermal Stress Analyses using FEM

Methods of

element model
9.2 problems based on the
Thermal Stress Analyses

Reference

Introduction by finite element engineering by T R CHABDRUPATLA

Assessment
Methods of assessment
Continuous assessment
Final exam
Total

Mark Load
65%
35%
100%

N.B. Date of the test will be announced by the department in order to avoid clashes

Interactive

Domain/
hierarch
y
K, L2

lecture,
group
discussion

K,L2

Assessme
nts

Individual
Assignments

Course Policy General

Students should be familiar with the University's policies regarding the grading system, withdrawals, exemptions, class assignments,
missed tests and exams, attending classes, supplemental privileges, and academic dishonesty. Minimum 80% attendance during lecture
hours, 100% attendance during practical work sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps, and presence during industrial visit/visits.
Testing policy
In the event that a student is absent on the day of a test, it is the students responsibility to contact the instructor prior to the missed test to
be eligible for a make-up test. The opportunity to write missed tests will be granted at the facultys discretion and only under exceptional
circumstances. Students may be asked to document illness with a medical note.
Assessment/Evaluation
Continues assessment on the assignments and quizzes and Lab report done by students will account for 35% of the total mark. This course
need two test that is test one 20% and Lab Exam 15% based on the program. In general the two test have 35% from total mark. The final
examination will account for the rest 35%.
Continues assessment
Attendance and class activity------------------------------5%
Quizzes ------------------------------------------------------10%
Assignment (Individual+Group) --------------------------10%
Lab Report+ -------------------------------------------------10%
Lab Exam ----------------------------------------------------10%
Test I --------------------------------------------------------- 20% (Chapter 1 &2&3)
Final Exam---------------------------------------------------35% (Chapter 4-9)
Total ----------------------------------------------------------100%
Final Examination: According to the time and date set by the office of the registrar.

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