302862 (v.1) Finite Element Analysis 431

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Area:	Department of Mechanical Engineering
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Direct method - stiffness matrices for spring element, tensile element and torsion element. Element assembly and solution for unknowns. Influence of node numbers on element assembly. Direct method - stiffness matrix for a simple plane beam element. Formulation of stiffness matrices using Rayleigh-Ritz method. Interpolation function (or shape function) formulation. Lagrange's interpolation formula and Hermitian interpolation formula. Finite Element Formulation for an Euler beam element. Higher order beam elements. Introduction to ANSYS, a general purpose FE package. Mass matrix, mass condensation and Guyan reduction. Finite elements in vibrations. Isoparametric elements. Finite elements for plates. Gauss quadrature. Symmetry and substructures.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have received and introduction to the basic theories of finite element analysis.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Logan, D. L., 2002, 'A first course in the finite element method', Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove. Cook, R. D., Malkus, D. S. & Plesha, M., 1989, 'Concepts and applications of finite element Analysis' John Wiley, New York. Cook, R. D., 1995, 'Finite element modeling for stress analysis", John Wiley & Sons.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 20%. Mid-semester Test 20%. Final Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y