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Finite Element Methods Laboratory Manual: M. Tech in Structural/ Automobile Engineering

This document contains the index and descriptions of 9 exercises for a finite element methods laboratory manual. The exercises include analyzing a cantilever beam, 2D trusses, tapered and stepped sections, plates, brackets, and heat conduction in 2D. The document provides the objectives, modeling steps, and expected results for each exercise.

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Finite Element Methods Laboratory Manual: M. Tech in Structural/ Automobile Engineering

This document contains the index and descriptions of 9 exercises for a finite element methods laboratory manual. The exercises include analyzing a cantilever beam, 2D trusses, tapered and stepped sections, plates, brackets, and heat conduction in 2D. The document provides the objectives, modeling steps, and expected results for each exercise.

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FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

LABORATORY MANUAL
M. TECH IN STRUCTURAL/ AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

NAME: ________________________________________________

ROLL NO.:_____________________BRANCH: _____________

SEMESTER:___________________BATCH: ________________

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL/ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING


C. G. PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BARDOLI
YEAR – 20 – 20
C. G. PATEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BARDOLI
CIVIL/ MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that Mr. /Ms. _______________________________

Roll No. ______________ of _____________________________________

Semester _______, has satisfactory completed the Laboratory

work in the subject of FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

during the academic year, 20 / 20

Subject Faculty Head of Department

External Examiner Seal of the College


INDEX

Sr. Page
Exercises Date Signature
No. No.

1 Analysis of Cantilever Beam

2 Analysis of Truss-1

3 Analysis Truss- 2

4 Analysis of Tapered Section

5 Analysis of Stepped Section

6 Analysis of Two Dimensional Plate

7 Analysis of Two Dimensional Bracket

8 Solid Modeling

9 Analysis of Heat Conduction in 2-D Plate


Exercise – 1: Analysis of Cantilever Beam

A cantilever beam is given which is supported at one end. Data given as follows:

Cross section= 150 mm X 150 mm, Length= 1000 mm, Tip load= 500 N
Modulus of Elasticity= 2 X105 N/mm2, Poisson’s ratio= 0.28 and Density= 7.83 X 10-7 kg/m3
Analytical deflection formula= PL3/3EI
Find deflection in Y- Direction, Lot Von Mises and Y- component of stress.
Exercise – 2: Analysis of 2-D Truss- 1
A simple 2-D truss is given which is given as in figure. Analyze the same, and calculate
nodal reactions and displacements. Data given as follows:

Modulus of Elasticity= 2 X105 N/mm2


Cross section area= 3250 mm2
Exercise – 3: Analysis of 2-D Truss- 2

The cross-sectional area of all members is equal to 1500 mm2. Assume E = 205 kN/mm2.

 Write steps followed in ANSYS to solve above shown 2-D Truss.


 Calculate the reactions at the ends analytically and compare them with the results
achieved in ANSYS.
 Determine the internal member forces (tension-compression) in the truss members
and compare them with the results achieved in ANSYS.
 Estimate the vertical deflection of Point D analytically (by unit load method).
Compare it with the results achieved in ANSYS
Exercise – 4: Analysis of Tapered Section

A tapered thin plate, made of steel (E= 2 X 105 MPa, ρ= 7800 kg/m3) has a length of 500 mm
and thickness of 20 mm. its width is 180 mm at the fixed end and 80 mm at the free end. In
addition to its self weight, it is subjected to a point load of kN at a distance of 300 mm from
the fixed end. Model the plate with two spar elements and determine:
(a) Nodal displacements
(b) Stresses in each element and
(c) Reaction forces at the supports
Exercise – 5: Analysis of Stepped Plate Section

Analyze the stepped section as shown in figure and calculate force, stress and stress in the
different sections of a stepped bar.
Exercise – 6: Analysis of 2-D Plate Section

A rectangular plate, with dimensions 200 mm X 100 mm X 20 mm, is having a central hole
punched of 20 mm diameter. 1 MPa pressure is applied on the right edge of the plate. The left
edge of the plate is fixed.
Take Young’s modulus = 200000 N/mm2 and Poisson’s ratio = 0.3
Exercise – 7: Analysis of 2-D Bracket
This bracket is to be built from a 20 mm thick steel plate. This bracket will be fixed at the
two small holes on the left and have a load applied to the larger hole on the right as shown
below.
Take Young’s modulus = 200000 N/mm2 and Poisson’s ratio = 0.3.
Exercise – 8: Solid Modeling Practice - 1

Create the solid model as shown in above figure.


Exercise – 9: Analysis of Heat Conduction in 2-D Plate

The Simple Conduction Example is constrained as shown in figure above. Thermal


conductivity (k) of the material is 10 W/m*C and the block is assumed to be infinitely long.
Take width = 1 m and length = 1 m. Plot the temperature profile.

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