Finite Element Method

Theory and Application

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

HITEC University
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Finite Element Formulation

• Stiffness Matrix

• Linear Spring System in Local Coordinates

• System Assembly in Global Coordinates

• Exmaples/Problems

• Axial Member

• Torsional Member

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation

 x 
A( x)  Ao 1  
 2L 

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation

Tapered Beam Under Tension

Solution (a) Solution (b)

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation

Tapered Beam Under Tension

Solution (a)

 t  3.8%

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation

Tapered Beam Under Tension

Solution (b)

 t  1.08%
Dr. S. Kamran Afaq
 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Finite Element Formulation
Assignment-4.1

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Thank you

Dr. S. Kamran Afaq