SYLLABUS:-

UNIT – I      
Basic of Finite Element Method, Variational calculus, Integral formulation, variational methods: Methods of weighted residuals, Approximate solution using variational method, Modified Galerkin method, Boundary conditions Basic Finite Element Concepts: Basic ideas in a finite element solution, General finite element solution procedure, Finite element equations using modified Galerkin method, Axis symmetric Problems.

UNIT II     
Discrete System: Axial spring element, Axial bars, Torsion bars, Application in Heat transfer and Solid Mechanic Problems, Plane truss problem, software application ANSYS etc
Beam: Euler Beam element and its application.

UNIT III      
Eigen value problems: Formulation and problems 
Single value problem in 2D: Boundary value problem, axis symmetric problems.

UNIT IV      
Numerical on 2D Solid mechanics 
Interpolation function (triangular, Quadrilateral, serendipity elements), numerical integration and modelling consideration.