Introduction to Finite Element Methods (MEEM 4405) Section R01, Days and times (Lectures): TWR 9.35-10.45 am, Room: ME-EM 406
Instructor/Office: Dr. Aneet Narendranath, ME-EM Rm 823
Office Hours: Wed 12.00-2.30pm or by appointment GTA: TBA Office Hours: Please contact the GTA Required Textbooks: A First Course in the Finite Element Method, Daryl L. Logan, [any edition may be used] Finite Element Simulations with ANSYS Workbench 16 by Huei-Huang Lee MATLAB guide to finite elements an interactive approach by Peter I. Kattan (e-book Available free via MTU Library: http://ils.lib.mtu.edu/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=713404) Prerequisites (besides what Banweb suggests): Linear Ordinary Differential Equations, basic linear algebra, mechanics of materials, statics, basic conduction heat transfer, basic fluid mechanics knowledge. Software used: Ansys Workbench, MATLAB (pdetool), Mathematica 10.0 Course objective: This course will introduce the finite element method and analysis and its applications to structural and transport problems. A classical approach is strongly preferred by the instructor, for lectures. A Few Expectations of Students: Have an open mind about finite element methods as they are not only used for structural analysis. Please also remember that FEM is not equivalent to only using software. Variational calculus is a natural prerequisite for FEM. The students will be exposed to the ideas of varational calculus and how FEM emerged from within. This exposure will only be of an introductory nature. Hopefully this will allow students to puruse advanced topics on variational calculus, in other courses, if they are interested. There are some reading assignments that the student must complete. These are either marked as (DIY) in the syllabus or will be made available via the Canvas course page. This reading may range from textbook chapters, news reports to pivotal journal or conference publications related to finite element methods and its genesis. These reading assignments are designed to enhance the students appreciation of the field. Very often, if not all the time, the student will need to make appropriate connections between material covered in lectures to that covered during laboratory (lab) sessions. Tentative list of topics: Ch.1. Introduction (DIY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ch.x.Approximations (solving diff eqs and basic approximation technique using Mathematica) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preliminaries/Review . . . Ch.x. Calculus Review (integration by parts, Taylor series expansions (DIY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct Stiffness Method . . . Ch.2. Springs (DIY), Stiffness matrix (DIY) and Spring assemblages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Problems will be done in class Ch.3. Derivation of stiffness matrix for bar element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ch.4. Development of beam equations and stiffness matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exam 1 (takehome) . . . . . . Variational Method . . . Ch x. Variational calculus (DIY: Basics of linear ordinary differential equations, review integration by parts) . . . . . . Ch x. Potential energy method for springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ch x. Galerkin Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . concise class notes + Duncan 1937a,1938 papers: will be made available . . . Exam 2 (takehome) . . . 1
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. . . Two dimensional elements used in FEA . . .
Ch.6. Development of Constant Strain Triangle (CST) element equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ch.7. Practical consideration (DIY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ch 8. Comparison of Linear Strain Triangle with CST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ch10. Isoparametric Formulation (introduction only if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ch 9. Axisymmetric elements (introduction only if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ch.x. Practical problem in thermal transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final (Comprehensive) . . . Grade Policy/grading scheme: score94: A, 89score<94: AB, 84score<89: B, 79score<84: BC, 74score<79: C, 69score<74: CD, 64score<69: D, 64score: F Mid-terms Wk 3, 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 20% of total grade Final Exam (comprehensive) Finals week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35% of total grade Laboratory assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% of total grade Exams may have take-home and simulation components. Missed examinations/extra time for examinations will be allowed only with an excuse from the Dean of Students/authorized university officials. Attendance/Participation/Class decorum: Attend all lectures and exams. Participation in class room discussions, pertinent to the course, is expected. A professional demeanor and positive attitude is desired in class. Asking the instructor the age old question of is this going to be on the test? or the like is discouraged. Cell phones, tablets, laptop computers may not be used in class. If you are expecting a call for an interview, please let the instructor know so as to grant special permission. Unauthorized use of cell phones in class will result in a penalty of 5% per-infraction on your overall grade and this will be levied with zero tolerance. Homework and Homework Formatting Rules: There will be NO homework collected for the lectures. However, regular (homework) assignments will be assigned during laboratory sessions. Laboratory assignments will be collected and graded by the GTA. Please check with the course GTA for lab report expectations and rules. Academic Honesty: Policies of academic honesty are outlined at: http://www.studentaffairs.mtu.edu/dean/judicial/policies/academic_integrity.html Failing to maintain honesty will result in an immediate, zero-tolerance F grade and an indelible mark on your record. Affirmative action: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/aao/ Disability services: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/urel/studenthandbook/student_services.html#disability Equal opportunity statement: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/admin/boc/policy/ch3/ch3p7.htm