Applications of FEM

1. Dr. A. S. Sayyad
Professor & Head
Department of Structural Engineering
Sanjivani College of Engineering, Kopargaon 423603.
(An Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune)
Finite Element Method
In Civil Engineering
Applications of FEM

2. Applications of FEM
Finite
Element
Method
Solid
Mechanics
Fluid
Mechanics
Electrical
Problems
Heat
Transfer
Joint displacements
/Kinematic unknowns
Velocity
Electric and Magnetic Field
Temperature

3. Civil Engineering:
1. Analysis of bars, trusses, beams, frames and grids
2. Earthquake analysis of structures
3. Analysis of bridges, dams, retaining walls and water
tanks
4. Bending, buckling and vibration analysis of beams,
plates and shells.
Applications of FEM
Mechanical Engineering:
1. Analysis of pressure vessels, flywheels, gears, fluid
flow, wave propagation problems
2. IC engines, turbines, blades, steam pipes, nozzles
3. Analysis of casting, forming, welding and machining
process.

4. Aerospace Engineering:
1. Bending, buckling and vibration analysis of
aircrafts, rockets, missiles, spacecraft
2. Transient analysis of aircraft and spacecraft
Applications of FEM
Medical:
1. Stress analysis of bones and teeth
2. Mechanics of heart valves
Electrical Engineering:
1. Analysis of electromechanical devices
such as motors, actuators
2. Eddy current and core losses in
electric machines