University of Golpayegan Mechanical Engineering

Spring 2012

Applied Finite Element Method

University of Golpayegan Mechanical Engineering

Director of the course

Mohammad Javad Ashrafi

ashrafi@mech.sharif.edu

Spring 2012

Applied Finite Element Method

Grading system

University of Golpayegan Mechanical Engineering

Grading system will consist of the following components and weightings:

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Text Book

University of Golpayegan Mechanical Engineering

A First Course in the Finite Element Method D. L. Logan 4th edition Thomson; 2007

Spring 2012

Applied Finite Element Method

University of Golpayegan Mechanical Engineering

Spring 2012

Applied Finite Element Method

Suggested readings and texts

University of Golpayegan Mechanical Engineering

Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, by: Chandrupalta & Belegundu, second edition, Prentice-Hall
The Finite Element Method, by: Zienkiewics & Taylor, fourth edition,

McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Marcel Dekker Inc. Publishing Co.

Finite Elements: Their Design and Performance, by: Macneal, A First Course in the Finite Element Method, by: Bickford, IRWIN Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis, by: Bathe,

Prentice-Hall Publishing Co.

Finite Element for Analysis and Design, by: Akin, Academic Press

Publishing Co.

Programming the Finite Element Method, by: Smith & Griffiths,

second edition, John Wiley & Sons.

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Applied Finite Element Method

Syllabus

University of Golpayegan Mechanical Engineering

Introduction
History of Finite Element Method (FEM) General steps, applications and advantages of FEM Computer programs for F.E. method

1-D Elements: Spring

Stiffness Matrix Method Spring element Assembling total stiffness matrix Boundary conditions Potential Energy Approach

1-D Elements: Truss or bar

Implementing the general steps and assemblage Bar element in 2-D and 3-D plane
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Syllabus

University of Golpayegan Mechanical Engineering

1-D Elements: Beam

Beam stiffness based on different theories Assembling the stiffness matrix Distributed loading

Frame and Grid

2-D and 3-D Beam Element Grid Element: torsion and bending

2-D Elements: Constant Strain Triangle (CST)

Basic Concepts of Plane Stress and Plane Strain CST Element Stiffness Treatment of Body and Surface Forces

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2-D Elements: Linear Strain Triangle (LST)

Derivation of LST Element Stiffness Comparison of LST and CST Elements
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Syllabus

University of Golpayegan Mechanical Engineering

Axisymmetric Elements
Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix Applications of Axisymmetric Elements

Isoparametric Formulation
Isoparametric Formulation of the Bar Element Stiffness Matrix Rectangular Plane Stress Element Isoparametric Formulation of the Plane Element Stiffness Matrix Numerical Integration

Practical Considerations in Modeling; Interpreting Results

Modeling guidelines Equilibrium and Compatibility of FE Results Convergence of Solution Interpretation of Stresses

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Thermal Effects
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