COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To introduce the finite element method as a numerical tool to solve differential equations arising in various engineering disciplines
• Build confidence in participants through hands-on experience

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction

• Introduction to the mathematical description of engineering problems.
• Over view of numerical solutions to differential and algebraic equations.
• Overview of the finite element method - Variational approach, Ritz technique, Galerkin method.
• Approximation functions for one, two and three-dimensional elements.
• Application of the FEM to various problems in Science and Engineering:
  • Financial modelling
  • Analysing electrical circuits
  • Vibrations and waves
  • Structural analysis
  • Fluid flow and heat transfer
• Programming FEM in opensource Julia.
• Development of user element subroutines to use within Abaqus.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest in IIT Madras. It comprises of three major streams namely Manufacturing, Design and Thermal. It has excellent facilities for carrying out theoretical and experimental research.

The Machine Design Section comes under the Design Stream. Major areas of current research of this laboratory are focused on Advanced Materials, Fatigue, Fracture, Machine Dynamics & Acoustics, Tribology, Computer Aided Design and Non-Destructive Testing.

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM AICTE RECOGNIZED TECHNICAL INSTITUTES

The course is meant for teaching faculty at AICTE sponsored/recognised engineering colleges. The participants are requested to send a letter of motivation clearly stating why they are interested in this course. The selection of the candidates is based on their letter of motivation and their current status in teaching career. Preference will be given to candidates who wish to pursue doctoral studies in the future. The course is completely sponsored by AICTE and hence participants need not pay any registration frees. All the selected candidates will be paid a return journey fare to IIT-Madras from their place of origin by III AC train. The participants will also be provided free boarding and lodging in the institute guesthouse on shared basis.

Participants (Others)

Participants other than faculty from AICTE recognized technical institutes have to pay the registration fee upon arrival and also arrange accommodation on their own.

VENUE FOR CLASSES

Classes will be held in the Machine Design Section (MDS), Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras.