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%