AS4213 Computation Laboratory Syllabus (Consists of FEM & CFD experiments):

AS4213 Computation 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. Static analysis of a uniform bar subject to different loads -1-D element
2. Thermal stresses in a uniform and tapered member – 1-D element
3. Static analysis of trusses / frames under different loads
4. Stress analysis & deformation of a beam using 1-D element & 2-D – incorporation of
discrete, distributed, and user-defined loads
5. Static analysis of a beam with additional spring support
6. Stress concentration in an infinite plate with a small hole
7. Bending of a plate with different support conditions
8. Stability analysis of a plate under in-plane loads
9. Buckling of solid and thin-walled columns under different end conditions
10. Free vibration analysis of a bar / beam
11. Forced response of a bar / beam under harmonic excitation
12. Heat transfer analysis using 1-D & 2-D elements – conduction and convection
13. Modelling and analysis of a laminated plate
14. Impact analysis of a laminated plate

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 section
6. 3-D numerical simulation of flow through CD nozzles
7. 3-D numerical simulation of flow development of a subsonic and supersonic jets
8. Numerical simulation of boundary layer development
9. Numerical simulation of subsonic combustion in a ramjet combustor
10. Numerical simulation of transonic flow over airfoils
(note) Experiments 6-10 can be done by using CFD Software tools

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

At the end of this course, students will be
CO1: Able to get solution of aerodynamic flows.
CO2: Able 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: Able to comprehend both flow physics and mathematical properties of governing Navier Stokes equations and define proper boundary conditions for solution.
CO5: Able to use CFD software to model relevant engineering flow problems.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

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