Finite Element Method: Variational Methods to Computer Programming

By Prof. Atanu Banerjee , Prof. Arup Nandy | IIT Guwahati

Learners enrolled: 710

ABOUT THE COURSE:
Finite Element Method (FEM) is one of the most popular numerical method to boundary and initial value problems. One distinct feature of FEM is that it can be generalized to the domains of any arbitrary geometry. Theory of FEM is developed on Variational methods. In this course, finite element formulations will be derived from the governing partial differential equation of different physical systems based on Variational methods. It will start with one-dimensional Bar, Beam, Truss, Frame elements; and will be extended to two-dimensional structural, and thermal problems. The framework of standard master element in both 1D and 2D will be followed, so that transformation for any arbitrary geometry is well understood. Two dimensional formulation will be represented in Tensorial framework, after building necessary background in Tensor calculus. Most importantly for every element, the basic code for computer implementation will be provided and explained with step-by-step clarification. We will also elaborately present how to prepare a generalized FEM code with first hand implementation.

INTENDED AUDIENCE : Final year Under Graduate Students, First year Post Graduate Students

PREREQUISITES : Solid Mechanics, Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus

INDUSTRIES SUPPORT : DRDO, ISRO, BARC, GE, Automobile and Aviation industries

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Mechanical Engineering Computational Mechanics Computational Engineering Advanced Mechanics
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date :	25 Jul 2022
End Date :	14 Oct 2022
Enrollment Ends :	08 Aug 2022
Exam Date :	29 Oct 2022 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1:Part1: Variational Methods:

Functional and Minimization of Functional; Derivation of Euler Lagrange equation: (a) First variation of Functional, (b) Delta operator Functional with (a) several dependent variables, (b) higher order derivatives; Variational statement Weak Form); Variational statement to Minimization problemRelation between Strong form, Variational statement and Minimization problem;Different approximation methods with Computer Programming: Galerkin, method, Weighted Residual method; Rayleigh Ritz method

Week 2:Part 2. One dimensional Finite Element Analysis:

Gauss Quadrature integration rules with Computer Programming; Steps involved in Finite Element Analysis; Discrete system with linear springs;Continuous systems: Finite element equation for a given differential equation Linear Element: Explaining Assembly, Solution, Post- processing with Computer Programming Quadratic element with Computer Programming: Finite element equation, Assembly, Solution, Post-processing; Comparison of Linear and Quadratic element

Week 3: Part 3. Structural Elements in One dimensional FEM:

Bar Element with Computer Programming: Variational statement from governing differential equation; Finite element equation, Element matrices, Assembly, Solution, Post-processing; Numerical example of conical bar under self-weight and axial point loads.Truss Element with Computer Programming: Orthogonal matrix, Element matrices, Assembly, Solution, Post-processing; Numerical example

Week 4:Beam Formulation: Variational statement from governing differential equation; Boundary terms; Hermite shape functions for beam element Beam Element with Computer Programming: Finite element equation, Element matrices, Assembly, Solution, Post-processing, Implementing arbitrary distributive load; Numerical example

Week 5:Frame Element with Computer Programming: Orthogonal matrix, Finite element equation; Element matrices, Assembly, Solution, Post- processing; Numerical example

Part 4. Generalized 1D Finite Element code in Computer Programming:Step by step generalization for any no. of elements, nodes, any order Gaussian quadrature;Generalization of Assembly using connectivity data; Generalization of loading and imposition of boundary condition; Generalization of Post-processing using connectivity data;

Week 6:Part 5. Brief background of Tensor calculus:Indicial Notation: Summation convention, Kronecker delta and permutation symbol, epsilon-delta identity; Gradient, Divergence, Curl, Laplacian; Gauss-divergence theorem: different forms

Week 7 & 8 : Part 6. Two dimensional Scalar field problems:

2D Steady State Heat Conduction Problem, obtaining weakform, introduction to triangular and quadrilateral elements, deriving element stiffness matrix and force vector, incorporating different boundary conditions, numerical example.Computer implementation: obtaining connectivity and coordinate matrix, implementing numerical integration, obtaining global stiffness matrix and global force vector, incorporating boundary conditions and finally post-processing.

Week 8 & 9:Part 7. Two dimensional Vector field problems:

2D elasticity problem, obtaining weak form, introduction to triangular and quadrilateral elements, deriving element stiffness matrix and force vector, incorporating different boundary conditions, numerical example.Iso-parametric, sub-parametric and super-parametric elements Computer implementation: a vivid layout of a generic code will be discussed Convergence, Adaptive meshing, Hanging nodes, Post- processing, Extension to three dimensional problems Axisymmetric Problems: Formulation and numerical examples

Week 10:Part 8. Eigen value problems

Axial vibration of rod (1D), formulation and implementation Transverse vibration of beams (2D), formulation and implementation

Week 11:Part 9. Transient problem in 1D & 2D Scalar Valued Problems

Transient heat transfer problems, discretization in time : method of lines and Rothe method, Formulation and Computer implementations

Week 12: Choice of solvers: Direct and iterative solvers

Thanks to the support from MathWorks, enrolled students have access to MATLAB for the duration of the course.

Books and references

J. Fish and T. Belytschko, A first course in finite elements, Wiley 2007.
J. N. Reddy, An introduction to the Finite Element Method, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2006.
T. J. R. Hughes, The Finite Element Method, Prentice-Hall, 1986.

Instructor bio

Prof. Atanu Banerjee

IIT Guwahati

Dr. Atanu Banerjee, after obtaining PhD from Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, joined Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati in 2010. He has taught Solid Mechanics, Finite Element Methods in Engineering, Modelling and Applications of Smart Materials in the same department. His research interest encompasses design and analysis of smart materials (namely, piezoelectric and shape memory alloy) based engineering applications, in which coupled electro- thermo-mechanical models are solved using FE tool.

Prof. Arup Nandy

Dr. Arup Nandy joined IIT Guwahati in July, 2017. He obtained his PhD from Mechanical Engineering department, IISc, Bangalore in 2016. His research interest is FEM formulation in different multiphysics domains like acoustics, structures, electromagnetics, electromagnetic forming. He has taught courses like Advanced Solid mechanics, Continuum mechanics, Finite element method in IIT Guwahati.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 29 October 2022 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
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CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

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