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The document outlines an assignment for an Advanced Finite Element Analysis course, focusing on dynamic finite element analysis with various questions related to natural frequencies, mass-spring systems, and dynamic response simulations. It includes tasks such as formulating mass and stiffness matrices, analyzing eigenpairs, and discussing differences between linear and nonlinear dynamic problems in finite element analysis. Additionally, it requires a simulation of a cantilever beam with a sliding mass using Abaqus, addressing mode coupling and energy transfer in the system.

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Dynamic FEA Assignment

The document outlines an assignment for an Advanced Finite Element Analysis course, focusing on dynamic finite element analysis with various questions related to natural frequencies, mass-spring systems, and dynamic response simulations. It includes tasks such as formulating mass and stiffness matrices, analyzing eigenpairs, and discussing differences between linear and nonlinear dynamic problems in finite element analysis. Additionally, it requires a simulation of a cantilever beam with a sliding mass using Abaqus, addressing mode coupling and energy transfer in the system.

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Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment

Department: Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering


MECH403/MTR404 – Advanced Finite Element Analysis

DYNAMIC FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT


QUESTIONS
Question 1

a.​ Consider a simply supported beam shown below. Given that the length L =
11 2 2
1.0m , E = 2 x 10 𝑁/𝑚 , Area of cross-section A = 30𝑐𝑚 , Moment of
4 3
inertia I = 100 𝑚𝑚 , density ρ = 7800𝑘𝑔/𝑚 . Using 3 element mesh, find
the natural frequencies using three types of mass matrices, simple lumped,
HRZ lumped and consistent mass matrices. Analyse the influence of mesh
refinement on the accuracy.

b.​ Explain the differences in the choice of the mass matrix used and how they
affect the accuracy of the natural frequencies obtained.
c.​ Given an undamped mass spring system below with 3 d.o.f. Find the
response of the system when the first mass alone is given an initial
displacement.

d.​ Explain the different properties of eigenpairs

Question 2

Consider a 2 d.o.f mass spring mechanical system of masses 𝑚1 and 𝑚2 having

each mass connected as explained below

●​ mass 𝑚1 and mass 𝑚2 having 2kg and 1 kg respectively

●​ spring constants 𝑘1and 𝑘2 are 300N/m and 200N/m respectively


●​ The first spring 𝑘1 connects mass m1 to a fixed wall

●​ The second spring𝑘2 connects mass ma1 to mass m2

●​ The system is undamped and free to vibrate horizontally


1)​ Formulate the mass and stiffness matrices for the system and shoe
the equation of motion in matrix form
2)​ Set up the eigenproblem for the free vibration and solve for the natural
frequencies 𝑤1 and 𝑤2

3)​ Determine the corresponding normalised mode shapes ϕ1, ϕ2 and

explain the physical meaning of the mode shape in terms of system


motion
4)​ If the system is initially displaced such that 𝑥1(0) = 1𝑚𝑚,

𝑥2(0) = 0 and velocities are zero, express the general solution using

modal superposition.

b. Discuss the differences between linear and non linear dynamic problems in
finite element analysis and give examples on how each is modelled in a
commercial software like Abaqus.

Question 3

a.​ A uniform cross section bar shown below is made up of length L, Young’s
modulus E and density ρ. Estimate the natural frequencies of axial vibration
of the bar using both consistent and lumped matrices. Use a 3 element mesh.

Bar element fixed at one end


b.​ An undamped 2 d.o.f mass spring system shown below. If one mass was given an initial
displacement and the system left to vibrate. Find the response of the system

Question 4 (Abaqus)

2
A uniform steel cantilever beam of length L=1.2 m cross-sectional area A=1000 𝑚𝑚 and
4
moment of inertia I=8×10−8 𝑚 is fixed at one end and free at the other. A rigid mass m=1.5 kg
is placed on the beam at a location x=0.8 , able to slide along the top surface with frictionless
contact. The beam is struck transversely at its free end with an initial impulse such that the tip
velocity becomes 𝑣0=1 m/s instantly.

The goal is to simulate the dynamic response of the beam and the motion of the sliding mass
over a period of t=0.5 s. Assume the material is linear elastic (E = 200 GPa, ρ=7850 kg/m3), and
neglect damping.

Comment on:

●​ Mode coupling observed due to mass motion.​

●​ The energy transfer between beam and mass.​

●​ The role of contact nonlinearity in this otherwise linear system

NB* For the Abaqus question you send the job file

The other questions you can write by hand and scan and send as a pdf file

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