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Tutorial of Module 5

This document outlines tutorials for a course on Finite Element Method in Structural Engineering, focusing on isoparametric elements, axisymmetric solid elements, and three-dimensional elements. It includes specific problems related to calculating coordinates, displacements, stress distributions, and deformations in various structural scenarios. The document provides figures and hints for solving these engineering problems.

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Tutorial of Module 5

This document outlines tutorials for a course on Finite Element Method in Structural Engineering, focusing on isoparametric elements, axisymmetric solid elements, and three-dimensional elements. It includes specific problems related to calculating coordinates, displacements, stress distributions, and deformations in various structural scenarios. The document provides figures and hints for solving these engineering problems.

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Department of Civil Engineering, Kathmandu University

ME in Structural Engineering
Finite Element Method (MSTR 515)

Tutorials on Isoparametric Elements, Axi-symmetric Solid Elements and Three-Dimensional


Elements (Module 5)
Isoparametric Elements

1. Figure 1 shows a four-node quadrilateral. The (x, y) coordinates of each node are given in the figure. The
element displacement vector q is given as q = [0,0,0.20,0,0.15,0.10,0, 0.05]T

Find the following:


(a) the x-, y-coordinates of a point P whose location in the
master element is given by ξ = 0.5 and η= 0.5 and
(b) the u, v displacements of the point P.

2. In Figure 2, a half-symmetry model of a culvert is shown. The pavement load is a uniformly distributed load of 5000
N/m2. Determine the location and magnitude of maximum principal stress. (hint: develop a finite element mesh with
four-node quadrilateral elements)
Axisymmetric Solid Elements

1. An axisymmetric body with a linearly distributed load on the -conical surface is shown in Figure 1. Determine the
equivalent point loads at nodes 2, 4, and 6.

2. In Figure 2, a long cylinder of inside diameter 80 mm and outside diameter 120 mm snugly fits in a hole over its full
length. The cylinder is then subjected to an internal pressure of 2 MPa. Using two elements on the 10-mm length shown,
find the displacements at the inner radius.

3. The steel water tank shown in Figure 3 is bolted to a 5-m circular support. If the water is at a height of 3 m as shown,
find the defamed shape and stress distribution. (Note: Pressure = pgh, water density p = 1 Mg/m]. and g = 9.8m/s2.)

4. Find the deformed configuration and the stress distribution in the walls of the closed cylinder shown in Figure 4.
5. Determine the diameters after deformations and distribution of principal stresses along the radius of the infinite
cylinder subjected to the internal pressure as shown Figure 5.
Three-Dimensional Element

1. Figure 1 shows a four-node tetrahedral object. The coordinate dimensions shown are in inches. The material
is steel with E =' 30 X 106 psi and" = 0.3, Nodes 2, 3, and 4 are fixed, and a 1000 lb load is applied at node 1
as shown. Determine the displacement of node 1 using a single element.

2. Determine the deflections at the corner points of the steel cantilever beam shown in Figure 2.

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