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This document contains 6 questions regarding the use of finite element analysis methods like Galerkin's method and Rayleigh-Ritz method to solve differential equations representing mechanical and thermal problems. The questions involve deriving element level equations to model beams, bars, and heat conduction using these methods under given boundary conditions and loadings.

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This document contains 6 questions regarding the use of finite element analysis methods like Galerkin's method and Rayleigh-Ritz method to solve differential equations representing mechanical and thermal problems. The questions involve deriving element level equations to model beams, bars, and heat conduction using these methods under given boundary conditions and loadings.

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad


ME-21301: Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Design
Assignment-2
Note: State the assumptions (if any).
Q 1. Solve the differential equation given below for specified boundary conditions (a) By
Galerkin's method, and (b) By Rayleigh-Ritz method,
dଶ ϕ
 ϕ; boundary conditions ϕ  0 at x  0 and ϕ  1 at x  1.
dx ଶ
Q 2. Solve the above differential equation by Galerkin's method and compare the result
with exact solution for the boundary conditions given below,
dϕ
ϕ  1 at x  0 and  20 at x  1.
dx
Q 3. Differential equation governing the deformation of a uniform bar subjected to uniform
axial load q can be given by:
dଶ u du du
AE ଶ  q  0; boundary conditions AE    Fଵ and AE    Fଶ ,
dx dx ୶ୀ଴ dx ୶ୀ୐
where A is the area of cross-section of the bar and E is modulus of elasticity of the material.
Derive element level equation by using Rayleigh-Ritz method.
1 2
F1 F2
q
x
Figure: Q.3
x=0 x=L

Q 4. A vertically hanging rod (length L, uniform cross-sectional area A, density ρ, and


Young’s modulus E) is subjected to self-weight. Derive element level equation by using
Galerkin’s method. [Hint: take the differential eq. of Q 3. and solve by taking q=ρAg]
Q 5. For one-dimensional heat conduction problem derive the element level equation by
using Galerkin's method. Differential equation governing the temperature field is given by
dଶ T dT dT
k ଶ  q  0; boundary conditions kA    Qଵ and kA    Qଶ
dx dx ୶ୀ଴ dx ୶ୀ୐
where k is the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the material, T represents the
temperature, A the area of cross-section, and q the internal heat source per unit volume.
Q 6. For the beam problem shown in figure below, determine the tip deflection and slope at
the roller support. Take EI=2x 108 Nm2.

k
1 2
Q1 Q2
T1 T2
x

L
Figure: Q.5 Figure: Q.6

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