1. SME 3033 - FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Semester 1, 2011/2012
S.P.A.C.E. Penang

2. BRIEF CV Mohd Nasir TAMIN
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, 1996 URI (USA)
Professor
Department of Applied Mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (UTM)
Head, Computational Solid Mechanics Laboratory
Research and Engineering Consultation:
Applications of Finite Element Method in:
- Design of machine components and structures
- Fatigue life prediction of NGV compressor components
- Reliability stress analysis on solder interconnects
- Sheet metal forming
- Failure of CFRP composites
Courses delivered:
Mechanics of materials
Finite element method
Applied numerical methods
Failure of engineering components and structures
Fatigue and fracture mechanics
Engineering materials
Research Methodology
BRIEF CV
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3. Course Plan
Course Content
Meeting Schedule

4. FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (FEM)
A numerical method commonly employed for obtaining approximate solutions to a wide variety of problems in engineering and mathematical physics.
(Typical) Course objectives of FEM:
To describe the concept and fundamental theory of the finite element method.
To apply the method to sample problems in engineering mechanics.
To give overall view of the method to enable participants to further apply the method for advanced topics of interest.

5. FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (FEM)
A numerical method commonly employed for obtaining approximate solutions to a wide variety of problems in engineering and mathematical physics.
At the end of this introductory course, participants should be able to:
identify problems that could be solved using FEM
select solution region, quantify applied load and boundary conditions
list steps in solving structural problems using FEM
interpret modeling results of FEM

6. Course Content: INTRODUCTION AND COURSE OVERVIEW A – OVERVIEW OF FEM
Modeling, concept of numerical experiment, requirements, modeling capabilities, engineering examples.
Computer-aided engineering, finite element method – definition, steps in solving problems using FEM, examples.
B – FORMULATION OF FINITE ELEMENT EQUATIONS
Matrix algebra, formulation of bar elements (1-D), interpolation function, constitutive equations, stiffness matrix, boundary conditions, applied loads, constant-strain triangular elements (2-D), principal of minimum potential energy, formulation for general field problems, convergence, errors.
C – MODELING STEPS IN FEM
Illustration of solution procedures, case studies, physical consideration, interpretation and appreciation of results, validation.

7. List of Some References
Reddy, J.N., An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, McGraw Hill, 2006.
Huebner, K.H., Thornton, E.A. and Byrom, T.G., The Finite Element Method for Engineers, John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
Hutton, D.V., Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, McGraw Hill, 2004.
Shigley, J.E., Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw Hill, 1986.
Hibbeler, R.C., Mechanics of Materials, 5th edition, Prentice Hall / Pearson Education, 2003.
Rao, S.S., Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists, Prentice-Hall, 2002.
Askeland, D.R., The Science and Engineering of Materials, 3rd edition, PWS Publishing Co., 1994.
Marks’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, 8th edition, McGraw Hill, 1978.
Mechanical Engineer’s Reference Book, A. Parrish, ed., 11th edition, Butterworths & Co., 1973.
Author’s lecture notes used in various subjects (including applied numerical methods, finite element method, mechanics of materials, fatigue and fracture mechanics) taught at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

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