Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Prerequisites: CVL321

Description

Steps in FEM. Stress-deformation analysis: One dimensional, Two dimensional and Three-dimensional formulations. Discretization of a Continuum, Elements, Strains, Stresses, Constitutive, Relations, Hooke’s Law, Formulation of Stiffness Matrix, Boundary Conditions, Solution Algorithms.

Settlement Analysis, 2-D elastic solutions for homogeneous, isotropic medium, Steady Seepage Analysis: Finite element solutions of Laplace’s equation, Consolidation Analysis: Terzaghi consolidation problem, Choice of Soil Properties for Finite Element Analysis, Introduction to PHASE 2.

Prerequisite Tree

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CVL433-280[CVL433]
CVL321-280 --> CVL222-280[CVL222]
CVL433-280 --> CVL321-280[CVL321]

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