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FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
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ATME COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
VISION
Development of academically excellent, culturally vibrant, socially responsible and globally
competent human resources.
MISSION
To keep pace with advancements in knowledge and make the students competitive and
capable at the global level.
To create an environment for the students to acquire the right physical, intellectual,
emotional and moral foundations and shine as torch bearers of tomorrow's society.
To strive to attain ever-higher benchmarks of educational excellence.
DEPARTMENT OFMECHANICAL ENGINEERING
VISION
To impart excellent technical education in mechanical engineering to develop technically competent,
morally upright and socially responsible mechanical engineering professionals.
MISSION:
To provide an ambience to impart excellent technical education in mechanical
engineering.
To ensure state of-the- art facility for learning, skill development and research in mechanical
engineering.
To engage students in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to impart social &
ethical values and imbibe leadership quality.
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PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO’S)
After successful completion of program, the graduates will be
PEO 1: Graduates will be able to have successful professional career in the allied areas and
be proficient to perceive higher education.
PEO 2: Graduates will attain the technical ability to understand the need analysis, design,
manufacturing, quality changing and analysis of the product.
PEO 3: Work effectively, ethically and socially responsible in allied fields of mechanical
engineering.
PEO 4: Work in a team to meet personal and organizational objectives and to contribute to
the development of the society in large.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO’S)
The Mechanical engineering program students will attain:
PO1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems
PO2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences, and engineering sciences
PO3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations
PO4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis
of the information to provide valid conclusions
PO5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of the limitations
PO6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to the professional engineering practice
PO7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and
need for sustainable development
PO8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice
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PO9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
PO10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions
PO11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments
PO12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO’S)
After successful completion of program, the graduates will be
PSO 1: To comprehend the knowledge of mechanical engineering and apply them to identify,
formulate and address the mechanical engineering problems using latest technology in a effective
manner.
PSO 2: To work successfully as a mechanical engineer in team, exhibit leadership quality and
provide viable solution to industrial and societal problems.
PSO 3: To apply modern management techniques and manufacturing techniques to produce
products of high quality at optimal cost.
PSO 4: To exhibit honesty, integrity, and conduct oneself responsibly, ethically and legally, holding
the safety and welfare of the society paramount.
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FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
Subject Code : 10ME64 IA Marks : 25
Hours/Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03
Total Hours : 52 Exam Marks : 100
PART-A
UNIT-1
Introduction: Equilibrium equations in elasticity subjected to body force, traction forces, and stress-strain
relations for plane stress and plane strains. General description of Finite Element Method, Application and
limitations. Types of elements based on geometry. Node numbering, Half band width. 07 Hours
UNIT-2
Basic Procedure: Euler - Lagrange equation for bar, beam (cantilever / simply supported fixed) Principle of
virtual work, principle of minimum potential energy, Raleigh’s Ritz method. Direct approach for stiffness
matrix formulation of bar element. Galerkin’s method. 07 Hours
UNIT-3
Interpolation Models: Interpolation polynomials- Linear, quadratic and cubic. Simplex complex and multiplex
elements. 2D PASCAL’s triangle. CST elements-Shape functions and Nodal load vector, Strain displacement
matrix and Jacobian for triangular and rectangular element. 07 Hours
UNIT-4
Solution of 1-D Bars: Solutions of bars and stepped bars for displacements, reactions and stresses by using
penalty approach and elimination approach. Guass-elimination technique. 06 Hours
PART-B
UNIT-5
Higher Order Elements: Langrange’s interpolation, Higher order one dimensional elements-Quadratic and
cubic element and their shape functions. Shape function of 2-D quadrilateral element-linear, quadric element
Isoparametric, Sub parametric and Super parametric elements. Numerical integration : 1, 2 and 3 gauge point for
1D and 2D cases. 06 Hours
UNIT-6
Trusses: Stiffness matrix of Truss element. Numerical problems. 06 Hours
UNIT-7
Beams: Hermite shape functions for beam element, Derivation of stiffness matrix. Numerical problems of
beams carrying concentrated, UDL and linearly varying loads. 06 Hours
UNIT-8
Heat Transfer: Steady state heat transfer, 1D heat conduction governing equations. Functional approach for
heat conduction. Galerkin’s approach for heat conduction. 1D heat transfer in thin fins. 07 Hours
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Finite Elements in Engineering, T.R.Chandrupatla, A.D Belegunde, 3rd Ed PHI.
2. Finite Element Method in Engineering, S.S. Rao, 4th Edition, Elsevier, 2006.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. “Finite Element Methods for Engineers” U.S. Dixit, Cengage Learning, 2009
2. Concepts and applications of Finite Element Analysis, R.D. Cook D.S Maltus, M.E Plesha, R.J.Witt,
Wiley 4th Ed, 2009
3. Finite Element Methods, Daryl. L. Logon, Thomson Learning 3rd edition, 2001.
4. Finite Element Method, J.N.Reddy, McGraw -Hill International Edition.
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Unit-1
Introduction
Objectives
To introduce to the concept of elasticity, Finite Element Method Steps, advantages,
disadvantages and application of FEM.
3D body
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Steps involved in FEM
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Outcomes
Brief idea on elasticity concepts and introductory concepts of FEM
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Unit-2
BASIC PROCEDURE
Objectives
To introduce to the basics of Finite elements Methods of Solving a Structural Problem
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Outcomes
Clear knowledge of solving a structural problem using Rayleigh method and Galerkin method
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Unit-3
INTERPOLATION MODELS
Objectives
To gain knowledge on assuming interpolation polynomials and deriving the shape functions
for some simplex elements
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Outcomes
Knowledge on assuming interpolation polynomials and deriving the shape functions for some
simplex elements.
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UNIT-4
SOLUTION OF 1-D BAR ELEMENTS
Objectives
To learn the methods to solve one-dimensional bar elements
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Outcomes
Able to solve one dimensional bar elements problems.
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UNIT-6
TRUSSES
Objectives
To learn basic knowledge of trusses, deriving shape functions of trusses, solving few
problems
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Outcomes
Able to solve 2-D truss problems using finite element methods
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UNIT-7
BEAMS
Objectives
To derive the hermite shape functions for beams and solving few problems on beams.
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Outcomes
Able to solve beam problems using FEM
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