Course Title:  Introduction to Finite Element Method 

Course Code: ME-421

Course Duration: 1 semester

Credit Units: (3+0) 

Teacher: Engr. Prof. Dr. Ghulam Yasin Chohan

Department of Mechanical Engineering (CET)

Phone/email: [email protected]

 

Introduction to Course:

  • Introduction to stress analysis by FEM, Basic concepts
  • Types of elements
  • Linear static analysis
  • Review of the basic continuum theory
  • 1-D and 2-D FEM problems
  • Plane stress and plane strain problems
  • Energy method, variational principles and Ritz’s methods
  • Co-ordinate transformation; isoparametric formulation, solution of eigen value, boundary value,
  • Discretized time dependent problems,
  • Use of commercial finite element code
  • Project based learning of FEM

Course Pre-requisites:

  • The prerequisites is the Mathematics, Mechanics of Materials and promoted in 8th semester in BS program by meeting the minimum criteria of Department of Mechanical Engineering. 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the mathematical and physical principles underlying the Finite Element Method (FEM) as applied to solid mechanics and thermal analysis
  • Understand the importance of analysis and design, using the FEM, in the broader context of engineering practice
  • Understand the basic knowledge of FEA, Software tools; element performance, FEA methods, formulations of 1-D, 2-D and 3-D elements
  • Apply knowledge for linear, structural, thermal, dynamic and couple field problems
  • Analyze structural, thermal, dynamic problems

Textbooks to be Used for the Course:

  • An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, J. Reddy, McGraw-Hill.
  • The Finite Element Method: Principles and Applications By P. E. Lewis, J. P. Ward. Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. 1991
  • Advanced Strength and Applied Stress Analysis 2nd Edition, By Richard G. Budynass, McGraw-Hill
  • Finite Element Analysis-Theory and Application 2nd Edition, By Saeed Moaveni, Prentice Hall  

 

Description of System of Evaluation (Exams, Assignments etc.):

  • Assignments, Attendance :           10%

& Class Behaviour

  • Quizzes                             :           10%
  • Term Project                      :           30% (20% Write-up, 10% Online Viva)
  • Final Exam                        :           50%

 

Key Dates and Time of Class Meetings:

Semester Start: 13th January 2020

End of Classes: 8th May 2020

 

Course

Tuesday

Wednesday

ME-421

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Course Material