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Code No: RT41033 R13 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, March - 2017
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
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PART–A (22 Marks)


1. a) What is meant by stiffness matrix? [3]
b) What are the properties of shape function? [4]
c) List out the assumptions made in the derivation of stiffness matrix. [3]
d) Derive the shape function for constant strain triangular(CST) element. [4]
e) Write a short notes on higher order elements used in FEM. [4]
f) Bring out the difference between continuum methods and FEM. [4]

PART–B (3x16 = 48 Marks)

2. a) Explain the potential energy formulation for obtaining element equations in Finite [8]
element methods.
b) With suitable example, explain any weighted residual method. [8]

3. a) Explain the terms i) Mesh generation


ii) Node number generation
iii) Element assembly. [12]
b) What are local and global coordinate systems? [4]

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4. a) Derive an expression for stiffness matrix for 2D-truss element. [8]
b) For the beam and loading shown in figure determine : (i) slope at 2 and 3 (ii)
vertical deflection at midpoint of the load Take E=200GPa, I=4 x 106 mm4

[8]

5. a) Find the displacement and stresses in long thin-walled cylinder of under an


internal pressure of 50bar. The inside and outside diameters are 20cm and
50cm. Assume E=200GPa and poission’s ratio as 0.4. [8]
b) Find the mass matrix for a CST element. [8]

6. a) Derive the shape function for two-dimensional 4-noded Quadrilateral Element [8]
b) Derive the shape function for the one dimensional bar element in natural
coordinates [8]

7. A long bar of rectangular c/s, having the thermal conductivity of 1.5 w/moC is
subjected to the boundary conditions shown in figure. Determine the
temperature distribution in the bar.

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