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Finite Element Method

This document contains instructions and questions for a Finite Element Method exam. It includes 5 questions, with sub-questions, worth a total of 70 marks. Question 1 involves discussing the steps in FEM and iso-parametric elements. Question 2 involves Gauss point integration and shape functions. Question 3 involves defining axisymmetric elements and real-life applications. Question 4 involves calculating the stiffness matrix for a triangle element. Question 5 involves deriving shape functions and discussing aspect ratios in 2D FEM analysis.

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Finite Element Method

This document contains instructions and questions for a Finite Element Method exam. It includes 5 questions, with sub-questions, worth a total of 70 marks. Question 1 involves discussing the steps in FEM and iso-parametric elements. Question 2 involves Gauss point integration and shape functions. Question 3 involves defining axisymmetric elements and real-life applications. Question 4 involves calculating the stiffness matrix for a triangle element. Question 5 involves deriving shape functions and discussing aspect ratios in 2D FEM analysis.

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Enrolment No.______

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


M. E. - SEMESTER II EXAMINATION WINTER 2012

Subject code: 1722001 Subject Name: Finite Element Method Time: 10.30 am 01.00 pm

Date: 29-12-2012 Total Marks: 70

Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions. 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Q.1 (a) Briefly discuss all the steps involved in finite element method. (b) Discuss the use of iso-parametric elements in F. E. M. Also discuss how Cartesian derivatives and integrals are converted in iso-parametric integrals. (a) Discuss the use of gauss point integration method in detail giving an example. (b) Discuss the use of pascles triangle for selection of the displacement function. Also give the various examples for the same giving convergence criteria. OR (b) Define axi-symmetric element. Give the various strains those are to be considered for the same. Also give some real life structures those can be solved by axi-symmetric element. A constant strain triangle element has the three nodes as (0,0), (5,0) and (5,4). Calculate the Stiffness matrix for the element to be used in plane stress analysis. Assume E= 200kN/mm2, thickness = 20mm and Poissons ratio as 0.2. OR A beam element has length L and Flexural rigidity EI. Derive the Stiffness matrix for the same from basic principles. Also derive the consistent load vector equation if it is loaded by a udl W over entire span. Analyze the continuous beam as shown in the figure.1 making use of symmetry. Assume EI = 18000kN-m2.
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Analyze the continuous beam as shown in the figure.1 if the supports B and C are spring supports having spring constant of 10000kN/m by making use of symmetry. Assume the value of EI = 27000kN-m2. Derive the shape functions for an eight nodded iso-parametric element. Hence or otherwise derive the shape functions for the six nodded iso-parametric quadrilateral element where middle nodes of two adjacent sides are removed from eight nodded quadrilateral element. Discuss the importance of aspect ratio in F. E. M. analysis for two dimensional analysis giving a few examples. OR Explain lagrange and hermitian interpolation functions. Also give the examples how they are used in F. E. M. analysis. Derive the stiffness matrix for a three nodded axial column element having nodes at x=0, x=4 and x=10m.

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