Finite Element Analysis

Subject Name Code Type of course Credit Prerequisite

Finite Element Analysis Theory+ Practice 4 Nil
1. Course Objective

 To Educate the Students on Fundamental Principles of Finite Element Analysis.

 To Impart Knowledge on Use and Application of Softwares for Analysis, Interpretation of
Results through Hands-on Practices/Exercises.
2. Course Outcome
 Students will be Able to Deploy Practical and Industrial Approach using FEA towards
Solving Engineering Problems.
3. Evaluation Systems
Internal Examination Component % of Marks Method of Assessment
ITH/Cass Test 20 Best of two Written Exam
IPR 30 Lab Work & Report
External EPR 20 Lab Work & Report
Examination ETH 30 External Exam
Total 100
4. Course Outline
Module I (5 Hours)
Overview to Finite Element Analysis: History of FEA; Introduction to types of FEA Analysis,
Role of Computer, General Procedure of Finite Element Method, Advantages and Applications
of FEA, Principle of Convergence, Review of Matrix Algebra and Gaussian Elimination.
Module II (9 Hours)
One Dimensional Analysis: Coordinates Systems, Field Variable, Shape Functions, Element
Stiffness Matrix and Load Vector, Assembly, Global Equations, Imposition of Boundary
Conditions.
Overview to Pre-Processing (About Meshing, Types of Meshing: 1-D, 2-D, 3-D, Special
Elements, Meshing Quality Criteria, Material Properties, and Boundary Conditions).
Analysis of Bar and Beam Elements
Module III (12 Hours)
Pre-Processing: CAD Geometry Preparation; Meshing and Quality Check; Material Assignment
& Boundary Conditions.
Analysis of Spring and Truss Elements.

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Module IV (15 Hours)
Introduction Types of Analysis & Detail: Linear Static Analysis; Non-Linear Analysis;
Dynamic Analysis
Module V (7 Hours)
Thermal Analysis: Computational Fluid Dynamics; Fatigue Analysis; Crash Analysis; NVH
Analysis.
Problems related to Temperature
Module VI (12 Hours)
Structural Analysis of a Pressure Vessel; Thermal Analysis of a Pressure Vessel; Dynamic
Analysis of a Scooter Frame.
Module VII (15 Hours)
Post Processing, Result Interpretation and Testing & Field Data Acquisition.
Solving: Post-Processing, Result Interpretation.
5. Reference
Text Books:
1. Practical Finite Element Analysis, Nitin S. Ghokhale, Published by Finite to Infinite, Pune.
2. Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Tirupathi R. Chadrupatla, Ashok
D.Belegundu.
3. ANSYS Workbench: A Tutorial Approach, Sham Tickoo, CADCIM Technologies
Reference Books:
1. Applied Finite Element Analysis, Larry J. Segerlind, John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
2. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS, Saeed Moaveni, Prentice
Hall, Inc.
6. Session Plan
Topic coverage and No. of Activity Assignment Suggested Reading
Internal Test Sessions (lecture, (Project, (Book, Video, Online source,
(in hrs.) tutorial, lab assignment, etc.)
practice, field study,
field seminar,
studies/fiel etc.)
d-trip,
Workshop
etc.)
Module I

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Overview to Finite 02 lecture field study Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Element Analysis Element Analysis Published
by Finite to Infinite-Pune.
History of FEA 01 lecture field study Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Element Analysis Published
by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Introduction to types of  02 lecture Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
FEA Analysis, Role of  Element Analysis Published
by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Computer, General 
Procedure of Finite 
Element Method, 
Advantages and 
Applications of FEA, 
Principle of 
Convergence, Review of
Matrix Algebra and 
Gaussian Elimination
Module II
One Dimensional 03 lecture Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Analysis: Coordinates Element Analysis Published
Systems, Field Variable, by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Shape Functions,
Element Stiffness Matrix
and Load Vector,
Assembly, Global
Equations, Imposition of
Boundary Conditions.
Overview to Pre- 06 lecture Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Processing: About Element Analysis Published
Meshing, Types of by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Meshing :1-D, 2-D, 3-D,
Special Elements,
Meshing Quality
Criteria, Material
Properties, Boundary
Conditions
Module III
Lab/Practical Session: 12 Practice Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Pre-Processing: CAD Element Analysis Published
Geometry Preparation, by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Meshing & Quality
Check, Material
Assignment & Boundary

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Condition
Module IV
Introduction Types of 7 lecture Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Analysis& Detail: Element Analysis Published
Linear Static Analysis, by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Non-Linear Analysis,
Dynamic Analysis
Lab/Practical Session: 8 Practice Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Analysis of Industry Element Analysis Published
FEA Exercises on : by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Linear Static Analysis,
Dynamic Analysis,
Report
Module V
Thermal Analysis, 7 lecture Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Computational Fluid Element Analysis Published
Dynamics, Fatigue by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Analysis, Crash
Analysis, NVH Analysis
Module VI
Lab/Practical Session: 12 Practice Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Solver : Solving FEA Element Analysis Published
problem by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Module VII
Post Processing ,Result 3 lecture Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Interpretation, Testing & Element Analysis Published
Field Data Acquisition by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Lab/Practical Session: 12 Practice Assignment Ghokhale S. Practical Finite
Solving: Element Analysis Published
Post-Processing, Result by Finite to Infinite-Pune
Interpretation
Total Hours 75
Developed by: Prof. Rabindra Sah, Prof. A. M. Mohanty, Prof. G. N. Arka & C. Mohanty
Email: chiranjibi.mohanty@cutm.ac.in, girija.arka@cutm.ac.in
Mobile: Developed on: June 2018

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