BITS PILANI, DUBAI CAMPUS

First Semester 2012 – 2013

Course Handout (Part – II)
Date: 02.09.2012
In addition to Part I (General Handout for all courses appended to the Time Table) this portion further
specific details regarding the course.

Course No : ME G512
Course Title : FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
Course Coordinator : Dr. R.Udayakumar
Instructor : Dr. R. Udayakumar

Scope and objective of the course:

Fundamental concepts, matrix algebra and Gauss elimination, one-dimensional problems, trusses, two-
dimensional problems using constant strain triangles, axisymmetric solids subjected to axisymmetric
loading, two-dimensional isoparametric elements and numerical integration, beams and frames, three-
dimensional problems in stress analysis, scalar field problems, dynamic considerations, pre-processing and
post processing.

Course Pre/Co-requisite (if any) & Catalogue/Bulletin Description:

Given in the Catalogue 2012 – 2013 CD

Text book(s) [TB] / Reference book(s) [RB]:

TB1. J. N. Reddy, An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
Ltd., 3rd Edition, 2005, New Delhi.
nd
RB1. P.Seshu, Finite Element Analysis, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, 2 Edition, 2004
RB2. T. R. Chandrupatla and A. D. Belegundu, Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, Prentice Hall
of India Private Limited, 2nd Edition, 1997, New Delhi.
RB3. Daryl.L.Logan, A first course in the finite element method using Algor, second edition, Brooks/Cole,
2001
Course plan/schedule:
Lecture Learning Objectives Topics to be Covered Reference Contact
No. TB1 Hrs

Introduction, history and basic

1 Introduction Ch. 1 1
concepts of FEM
Integral Formulations and Weighted integral form
2 Ch. 2 6
Variational Methods Variational methods
FEM through 1-D Second order boundary value
3 Ch. 3 6
problems problems and applications
FEM modeling of Truss Beam elements and Truss Elements
4 Ch. 4
and bending of Beams – Formulation and solution 6
Eigen value problems and time
5 Time dependent problems Ch. 6 6
dependent problems
Isoparametric formulations and
6 Numerical Integration numerical integration – imposition of Ch. 7 4
boundary conditions
Single variable problems and
7 Two dimensional problems Ch. 8 4
applications

8 Plane elasticity Formulation and solution Ch.10 4

Flows of incompressible Governing equations, formulation

9 Ch.11 5
fluids and solution
TOTAL HRS 42
Demonstration of finite element analysis software is planned.
Evaluation scheme:

EC Evaluation Nature of Duration Weightage Date & Time Venue

N0 Components Component %
1 Test I Closed Book 50 minutes. 20 14-10-12 Su

To be announced
2 Test 2 Open Book* 50 minutes 20 11-11-12 Su
3 Assignment/ To be To be 10+10 To be
Project announced announced later announced later
later
4 Compre Exam Closed Book 3 hours. 40 08-01-13 T

later
Total 100
* Prescribed text book and hand written notes are allowed

General Instructions, Attendance & Make-up Policies, etc: Please refer the Time Table

Timings for chamber consultation: Students should contact the Course Instructor in his / her chamber # 274 during
Sunday between 7.00-7.45 pm.

Notices: All notices will be displayed on the Evening Programs Notice Board.
Instructor-in-Charge
Dr.R. R.Udayakumar
Contact Details:-
Dr.R.Udayakumar – Academic Block, Chamber No: 274, Contact Tel. No: +9714200700 extn.287, Email:
udaya@bits-dubai.ac.ae Mobile No: +971557521025