ASSIGNMENT 2

Q1. (a) Using the hand calculation determine the displacements at the nodes for the following
2D solid continuum considering a constant thickness of 25 mm, Poisson’s ratio, μ as 0.25 and
modulus of elasticity E as 2 x 105 N/mm2. The continuum is discretised with two CST plane
stress elements. [CO5]

(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]
Q2. (a) Using the hand calculation determine the displacements at the nodes for the following
2D solid continuum considering a constant thickness of 25 mm, Poisson’s ratio, μ as 0.3 and
modulus of elasticity E as 3 x 105 N/mm2. The continuum is discretised with two CST plane
stress elements. [CO5]
(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]
Q3. (a) Using the hand calculation determine the displacements at the nodes for the following
2D solid continuum considering a constant thickness of 25 mm, Poisson’s ratio, μ as 0.25 and
modulus of elasticity E as 2 x 105 N/mm2. The continuum is discretised with two CST plane
stress elements. [CO5]

(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]
Q4. (a) Using the hand calculation determine the displacements at the nodes for the following
2D solid continuum considering a constant thickness of 25 mm, Poisson’s ratio, μ as 0.3 and
modulus of elasticity E as 3 x 105 N/mm2. The continuum is discretised with two CST plane
stress elements. [CO5]
(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]
Q5. (a) Using the hand calculation determine the deflection of a thin plate subjected to
extensional loads as shown in Figure. Use two CST elements to solve this problem. [CO5]

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(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]
Q6. (a) Using the hand calculation determine the deflection of a thin plate subjected to
extensional loads as shown in Figure. Use two CST elements to solve this problem. [CO5]

(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]
Q7. (a) Using the hand calculation determine the deflection of a thin plate subjected to
extensional loads as shown in Figure. Use two CST elements to solve this problem. [CO5]

(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]

Q8. (a) Using the hand calculation determine the deflection of a thin plate subjected to
extensional loads as shown in Figure. Use a single rectangular bilinear element to solve this
problem. [CO5]

(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]

Q9. (a) Using the hand calculation determine displacements and stress in a triangular plate,
fixed along one edge and subjected to concentrated load at its free end. Assume E = 70,000
MPa, t = 10 mm and ν = 0.3. [CO5]
(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]

Q10. (a) Using the hand calculation calculate displacements and stress in a triangular plate,
fixed along one edge and subjected to concentrated load at its free end. Assume E = 70,000
MPa, t = 10 mm and v = 0.3. [CO5]

(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]

Q11. (a) Using the hand calculation calculate displacements and stress in a triangular plate,
fixed along one edge and subjected to concentrated load at its free end. Assume E = 80,000
MPa, t = 10 mm and ν = 0.2. [CO5]
(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]

Q12. (a) Using the hand calculation calculate displacements and stress in a triangular plate,
fixed along one edge and subjected to concentrated load at its free end. Assume E = 80,000
MPa, t = 10 mm and ν = 0.2. [CO5]

(b) Simulate the above problem using the Ansys Workbench and discuss the results. Also
compare the simulation results with that obtained through hand calculation. Present the
comparison in plots using MATLAB (or MS Excel). [CO5]