12D20202 Finite Element Method
12D20202 Finite Element Method
12D20202 Finite Element Method
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Code: 12D20202
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
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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.
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