This document appears to be exam questions for a Finite Element Method course. It includes:
1) Five questions related to finite element analysis steps, element types, shape functions, plane stress/strain problems, and compatibility requirements.
2) A question asking to derive the strain-displacement matrix for a particular element.
3) A question asking to obtain the consistent load vector for a given element figure.
4) A question asking to write short notes on several finite element analysis terms.
The document provides exam questions on various fundamental concepts in finite element analysis, including element types, shape functions, strain calculations, and consistent load vectors.
This document appears to be exam questions for a Finite Element Method course. It includes:
1) Five questions related to finite element analysis steps, element types, shape functions, plane stress/strain problems, and compatibility requirements.
2) A question asking to derive the strain-displacement matrix for a particular element.
3) A question asking to obtain the consistent load vector for a given element figure.
4) A question asking to write short notes on several finite element analysis terms.
The document provides exam questions on various fundamental concepts in finite element analysis, including element types, shape functions, strain calculations, and consistent load vectors.
This document appears to be exam questions for a Finite Element Method course. It includes:
1) Five questions related to finite element analysis steps, element types, shape functions, plane stress/strain problems, and compatibility requirements.
2) A question asking to derive the strain-displacement matrix for a particular element.
3) A question asking to obtain the consistent load vector for a given element figure.
4) A question asking to write short notes on several finite element analysis terms.
The document provides exam questions on various fundamental concepts in finite element analysis, including element types, shape functions, strain calculations, and consistent load vectors.
This document appears to be exam questions for a Finite Element Method course. It includes:
1) Five questions related to finite element analysis steps, element types, shape functions, plane stress/strain problems, and compatibility requirements.
2) A question asking to derive the strain-displacement matrix for a particular element.
3) A question asking to obtain the consistent load vector for a given element figure.
4) A question asking to write short notes on several finite element analysis terms.
The document provides exam questions on various fundamental concepts in finite element analysis, including element types, shape functions, strain calculations, and consistent load vectors.
M.Tech - II Semester Regular Examinations, December 2013 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (Structural Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 60 Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks
***** 1 (a) Explain the steps involved in finite element analysis. (b) What are different types of elements used in FEM.
2 (a) What are the applications of interpolating functions or approximating functions or shape functions in FEM. (b) Using Rayleigh-Ritz method determines the deflection at the mid span of a simply supported beam with uniformly distributed load. Use at least two trigonometric functions which satisfy the boundary condition for approximating the field variables.
3 (a) Distinguish between plane stress and plane strain problem. (b) Derive the shape functions for a LST element from first principles.
4 (a) Explain compatibility requirements with respect to displacement, slope and curvature. (b) Explain the following terms: (i) Global Coordinates. (ii) Natural Coordinates, as applied to finite elements.
5 (a) Derive the convergence criterion for an isoperimetric element. (b) Prove that J acobian matrix for a square element in natural coordinates is a unit diagonal matrix.
6 Derive the strain-displacement matrix [B] for a CST element used for two dimensional plane-stress/plane-strain problem.
7 What is consistent load vector and obtain the consistent load vector for the element shown in Figure 1.
8 Write short notes on the following: (a) Aspect ratio. (b) Mesh refinement. (c) Rayleigh-Ritz method. (d) Lagrangian interpolation function. (e) Minimum potential energy theorem. (f) Band width. ***** 4 3 2 1 S r
