Ce354 Finite Element Method.docx

CE354 Finite Element Method Basic concepts of mathematical models and numerical simulation, Initial and boundary value problems, classification of partial differential equations, features and steps of FEM analysis. Weak formulation, Ritz method, weighted residual methods, discretization of domain, coordinate systems, interpolation functions, element matrix, assembly of element matrices, application of boundary conditions, solution of algebraic equations, numerical integration, parametric formulations, serendipity elements, Jacobians, application of FEM to simple discrete system and continuous domain problems of civil engineering References 1. A First Course in the Finite Element Method, Daryl Logan, Nelson Engineering 2. Finite Element Analysis- C.S. Krishnamoorthy, McGraw-Hill Inc Theory and Programming, 3. Finite Element Handbook H. Kardestuncer , Cambridge University Press