AO4213 Computational Laboratory Syllabus:

AO4213 Computational Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. This course is intended to make students familiar with different types of structural analysis using finite element software
2. This course helps students to correctly interpret the results of simulation.
3. To equip with the knowledge base essential for application of computational fluid dynamics to engineering flow problems.
4. To provide the essential numerical background for solving the partial differential equations governing the fluid flow.
5. To develop students’ skills of using a commercial software package

EXPERIMENTS IN FEM

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Grid generation methods and geometry clean up techniques.
2. Static analysis of a uniform bar subject to different loads -1-D element
3. Thermal stresses in a uniform and tapered member – 1-D element
4. Static analysis of trusses / frames under different loads
5. Stress analysis & deformation of a beam using 1-D element & 2-D – incorporation of
7. discrete, distributed, and user-defined loads
6. Static analysis of a beam with additional spring support
7. Stress concentration in an infinite plate with a small hole
8. Bending of a plate with different support conditions
9. Stability analysis of a plate under in-plane loads
10. Buckling of solid and thin-walled columns under different end conditions
11. Free vibration analysis of a bar / beam
12. Forced response of a bar / beam under harmonic excitation
13. Heat transfer analysis using 1-D & 2-D elements – conduction and convection
14. Modelling and analysis of a laminated plate
15. Impact analysis of a laminated plate.
Minimum of 6 Experiments to be performed by using FEM Software tools

EXPERIMENTS IN CFD

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Numerical simulation of 1-D diffusion and conduction in fluid flows
2. Numerical simulation of 1-D convection-diffusion problems
3. Numerical simulation of 2-D unsteady state heat conduction problem
4. Numerical simulation of 2-D diffusion and 1-D convection combined problems
5. Structured grid generation over airfoil section3-D numerical simulation of flow through CD nozzles
6. 3-D numerical simulation of flow development of a subsonic and supersonic jets
7. Numerical simulation of boundary layer development
8. Numerical simulation of subsonic combustion in a ramjet combustor
9. Numerical simulation of transonic flow over airfoils
Minimum of 6 Experiments to be performed by using CFD Software tools

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of this course, students will be able
CO1: To get solution of aerodynamic flows.
CO2: To perform stability analysis of structural components.
CO3: To define and setup flow problem properly within CFD context, performing solid modelling using CAD package and producing grids via meshing tool.
CO4: To comprehend both flow physics and mathematical properties of governing NavierStokes equations and define proper boundary conditions for solution.
CO5: To use CFD software to model relevant engineering flow problems.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

1. Desktop computers
2. MS visual C++
3. CFD software