INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

TUTORIAL QUESTION BANK

Course Name : FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

Course Code : A60330
Class : III - II
Branch : AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
Year : 2017– 2018
Ms Y Shwetha, Asst. Professor. Department of Aeronautical Engineering
Team of Instructors :
Mr. G. S. D Madhav, Asst. Professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering

OBJECTIVES:

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means of quality assurance in higher education. The major emphasis of accreditation process is to
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In line with this, Faculty of Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad has taken a lead in
incorporating philosophy of outcome based education in the process of problem solving and career
development. So, all students of the institute should understand the depth and approach of course to
be taught through this question bank, which will enhance learner’s learning process.

Blooms Course
S. No. Question
Taxonomy Level Outcomes
UNIT-I
INTRODUCTION
Part A -Short Answer Questions
1 Explain finite element method. Remember 1
2 Define degree of freedom. Remember 1
3 Define boundary condition. Understand 1
4 What is local and global stiffness matrix? Remember 1
5 What is the unit of stiffness? Understand 1
6 What is global force vector? Understand 1
7 What is the governing equation of F.E.M? Remember 1
8 Define potential energy. Understand 1
9 Define strain energy. Remember 1
10 Give the expression for total potential energy. Remember 1
11 Give the expression for shape functions of a linear element. Remember 1
12 Draw the shape functions of a linear element. Remember 1
13 Write the expression for the shape functions of a quadratic element. Understand 1
14 Draw the shape functions of a quadratic element. Understand 1
15 What is natural boundary condition? Remember 1
Part B - Long Answer Questions
1 Using variational approach (potential energy), describe FE formulation Understand 1,3
for 1D bar element.
2 Using potential energy approach, describe FE formulation for plane Remember 1,2
truss Element.
3 Define principle of virtual work. Describe the FEM formulation for 1D 1,3
Remember
bar element.
4 Explain the concept of FEM briefly and outline the steps involved in 1,4
Understand
FEM along with Understands.
5 Describe the elimination approach, with an example. Understand 1
6 Discuss in detail about the concepts of FEM formulation .How is that 2,4
Understand
FEM emerged as a powerful tool.
7 Discuss in detail about Understands of finite element method Remember 3,1
8 Derive element stiffness matrix and load vector for quadratic element 1
Understand
using potential energy approach.
9 Explain the concept of FEM briefly .outline the steps involved in FEM 2,3
Understand
along with Understands.
10 Draw the shape functions of a quadratic element. Remember 1
11 An axial load P=300X103N is applied at 200 C to the rod as shown in
Figure below. The temperature is the raised to 60 0 C .
a) Assemble the K and F matrices.
b) Determine the nodal displacements and stresses.

Remember 1,4

12 Determine the nodal displacement, Element stresses for axially loaded

bar as shown in the fig. below

Understand 1

Part C – Problem Solving Critical Thinking Questions

1 Consider the following fig. An axial load P=200 KN is applied as
shown. Using FEM approach for handling boundary condtions,
do the following
a) Determine the nodal displacements.
b) Determine the stress in each material.
c) Determine the reaction forces.

Remember 1,2
2 Consider the following fig. An axial load P=200 KN is applied as
shown. Using an FEM approach, do the following
a) Determine the nodal displacements.
b) Determine the stress in each material.

Understand 1,2

3 In the fig. given below, a load P=60 KN is applied as shown.

Determine the displacement field, stress and support reactions in
the body. Take E as 20 GPa.

Remember 1,2

4 Consider the rod (a robot arm), which is rotating at constant

angular velocity of 30 rad/s. Determine the axial stress
distribution in the rod, using two quadratic elements. Consider
only the centrifugal force. Ignore bending of the rod.

Remember 1,2

5 The structure consists of two bars. An axial load P=200 KN is loaded

as shown in fig., determine the following:
Remember 1
 a) Element stiffness matrices
b) Global stiffness matrix
c) Nodal displacements.
d) Stress in each bar.

6 Consider the structure shown in Fig. A rigid bar of negligible mass,

pinned at one end, is supported by a steel rod and an aluminum rod. A
load P = 30 kN. N is applied as

Understand 1,2

shown
Assemble stiffness matrix and Determine nodal displacement for above
bar element

7 Consider the thin (steel) plate in Fig. The plate has a uniform thickness t
=10 mm, Young’s modulus E = 100Gpa, and weight
density=78500N/m3. In addition to its self-weight, the plate is subjected
to a point load P = 60N at its midpoint.
a) Write down expressions for the element stiffness matrices and
element body force vectors
b) Understand the stresses in each element
Determine the reaction force at the support. consider 1in=1cm for SI
UNITS

Remember 1,3

8 Consider the bar shown in figure loaded as shown in

Determine the a)nodal displacements, b)element stresses and support Remember 1,4
reactions. E = 200 GPa
 9 A bar is subjected to an axial force is divided into a number of quadratic
elements. For a particular element the nodes 1, 3, 2 are located at
15mm, 18mmand 21mmrespectivelly from origin. If the axial
displacements of the three nodes are given by
u1=0.00015mm,u3=0.0033and u2=0.00024mm. Determine the following Understand 1
i)shape function ii)variation of the displacement u(x) in the element
iii)axial stain in the element
Derive the thermally induced stress in the two noded Bar element.

10 Derive element stiffness and load vector Using, Galerkin Approach.

Understand 1,4
UNIT – II
Analysis of trusses and Beams
Part A -Short Answer Questions
Blooms Course
S. No. Question
Taxonomy Level Outcomes
1 Represent the truss in local coordinate system. Understand 1
2 Represent the truss in global coordinate system. Remember 1
3 What are the characteristics of a truss? Remember 1
4 Draw a plane truss structure. Understand 1
5 What is a member and joint? Understand 1, 3
6 Give the transformation matrix of a truss. Remember 1
7 What is the expression for element length of a truss? Understand 1, 3
8 What is the expression for an element stiffness matrix of a truss in local
Understand 1, 3
coordinate system?
9 What is the expression for strain energy in a truss element? Remember 1
10 What is the expression for an element stiffness matrix of a truss in
Understand 1, 3
global coordinate system?
11 Give the expression for the stress in a truss element in a local
Remember 1
coordinates.
12 Define a beam with examples. Understand 1, 3
13 Give the various Understands of a beam. Remember 1
14 Draw the stress distribution diagram for a beam section. Understand 1, 3
15 Give the expression for the potential energy of a beam. Remember 1, 3
Part B - Long Answer Questions
1 Assemble the global stiffness matrix and nodal displacement-for the fig.
shown below Understand the problem by using SI units only. Take 1lb
= 4.44N 1 in2 = 645.16 mm21psi = 6.89 KP 1in = 25.4mm

Remember 1,2
2 The tripod shown in figure below carries a vertically downward load of
10kN at joint 4. If Young’s modulus of the material of tripod stand is
200kN/mm2, determine the forces developed in the legs of the tripod.

Remember 1,3

3 For the two-bar truss shown in Figure below, determine the nodal
displacements, element stresses and support reactions. A force of
P=1000kN is applied at node-1. Assume E=210GPa and A=600mm2 for
each element.

Understand 1,4

4 Obtain the forces in the plane Truss shown in Figure below and
determine the support
reactions also. Take E=200GPa and A= 2000mm2

Remember 3,1

5 For the truss shown in fig.2 determine the a) displacements and

b)stresses in the bars .

Understand 1, 3

6 a) Distinguish between local, natural and global coordinates.

b) For the pin jointed configuration shown in Fig.5, determine;
Remember 2,3
i) displacement ii) element stress 3
given ά=10x10-6 per 0C ΔT=500
7 Calculate nodal displacements and element stresses for the members
shown in fig.
E=200GPa, A=500mmr, and P=25KN.

Understand 2,3

8 Determine Nodal displacements and Element stresses in the truss shown

in fig.
E=80GPa.
Element Area mm2 Length mm
1 600 500
2 600 600
3 600 500

Remember 1

9 Derive the stiffness matrix for a1a 2D truss Element. Remember

1,3
10 Derive the Stiffness matrix for a 3D truss Element. Understand
1,2
11 For the beam shown in Figure below, determine the following:
a) Slopes at nodes 2 and 3.
b) Vertical deflection at the mid-point of the distributed load. Consider
all the elements
have E=200GPa, I=5X106 mm4.
Remember 1,4

12 A beam fixed at one end and supported by a roller at the other end, has a
20kN concentrated load applied at the centre of the span (Figure below). Understand 1
Calculate the deflection under the load and construct the shear force and
 bending moment diagrams for the beam.

13 Derive the Hermite shape functions for a beam element. Remember

1,2
14 Draw beam element in global and intrinsic co ordinate system. Understand
1,2
15 Derive element stiffness matrix for a beam element. Understand
1,2

Part C – Problem Solving Critical Thinking Questions

1 Determine the deflection and slope under the point load for the beam
shown in fig given.
E=200 GPa, I= 4 x 10-6m4, I2=2 x 10-6m4.

Remember 1,2

2 A beam fixed at one end and supported by a roller at the end, has a
20KN concentrated load applied at the centre of the span, as shown in
fig. calculate the deflection under the load and construct shear force and
bending moment diagram for the beam.
Take E = 20 x 106 N/c,2, I=2500 cm4.
Understand
1,3

3 Determine the nodal displacements and slopes for the beam shown in
fig. find the moment at the mid point of element.
Take E=200 GPa,, I=5 x 104 mm4, M=6KNM.
Remember
2,3

4 Determine the nodal displacements and slopes at the position of one-

fourth distance from the support of shaft:
Take E=200 GPa,, I=6 x 104mm4. The shaft is simply supported at A and
B.

Remember 1

5 Understand the beam shown in Figure below by finite element method

Understand
and determine the end reactions. Also determine the deflections at mid 3,1
spans given E=2X105N/mm2, and I=5X106 mm4.
6 Derive element stiffness matrix for a truss element in global coordinate Understand
1
system.
7 For the truss shown in fig, Understand for the horizontal and vertical
components of displacement at node 1 and determine the stress in each
element. All elements have A = 500 mm2 and E = 70 GPa.

Remember
1,2

8 Derive stiffness matrix and stress equation for a truss element. Understand
1,2
9 For the truss element shown below, if q = [1.5,1.0,2.1,4.3] Tx10-2 in.,
determine the following:
a) The vector q’
b) The stress in the element
c) The K matrix.

Remember
1,2

10 For the truss given below, a horizontal load of P = 4000 lb is applied in

the x-direction at node 2.
a) Write down the element stiffness matrix k for each element. Remember 1,2
b) Assemble the K matrix
c) Using elimination approach, Understand for Q
 UNIT – III
Stress analysis with CST elemets
Part A -Short Answer Questions
1 What is a two dimensional element. Understand 4,5
2 List any four two dimensional elements with neat sketches. Understand 4,5
3 Enumerate some of the Understands of 2-D elements. Remember 4,5
4 What do you mean by discretizing of 2-D elements. Remember 4,5
5 Define shape function. Remember 4,5
6 What is the condition for number of unknown polynomial coefficients
of a 2-D element? Understand 4,5

7 Express the 2-D element in polynomial series. Remember 4,5

8 What is a CST element? Understand 4,5
9 What is LST element? Understand 4,5
10 Represent the node numbering of Constant strain triangle element. Remember 4,5

11 Represent the node numbering of Linear strain triangle element.

Understand 4,5
12 Define Quadratic triangle.
Remember 4,5
13 Write the expression for displacements developed in the X-direction of
CST element. Understand 4,5

14 Write the expression for displacements developed in the X-direction of

LST element. Remember 4,5

15 Write the expression for displacements developed in the Y-direction of

CST element. Remember 4,5

16 Write the expression for displacements developed in the Y-direction of

LST element. Understand 4,5

17 What is a linear element?

Remember 4,5
18 What is a nonlinear element?
Understand 4,5
19 Differentiate between linear and non linear elements.
Remember 4,5
20 What type of nodes of considered for Linear elements?
Understand 4,5
21 What type of nodes of considered for non-Linear elements?
Remember 4,5
 Part B - Long Answer Questions
1 a) formulate the finite element equations for contant strain
triangle as shown in fig 1.1.Assume plane stress,
E=200Gpa,ν=0.25,thickness=5mm,nodal co-ordinates

X1=1 X2=5 X3=3

Y1=2 Y2=4 Y3=6
Pressure on 1-2 edge is 5N/mm2

b) calculate the element stress for the element shown in fig1.2

for the plain strain condition.Displacement vector given as Remember 4,5
[q]=[0 0 0.001 0.002 -0.003 0.002] mm,
E=200Gpa,ν=0.25,thickness=20mm α=2x10-6 per 0c ΔT=50
deg c

X1=0 X2=25 X3=25

0 0
Y1=0 Y2=0 Y3=25
0
2 Formulate the finite element equations for the element shown in fig2.1
E=200Gpa,ν.=0.3,thickness=5mm,p1=5N/mm2 acting on side jk and
along x –direction P2=2N/mm2acting along on the side and
perpendicular to the side ik.use plane stress condition.
Xi =1 Xj=6 Xk=3
Yi=1 Yj=4 Yj=5

Remember 4,5

3 a).Explain Iso-parametric, sub-parametric and super-

parametric elements
b) Advantages of iso-parametric elements Understand 4,5
c) Write short notes on Gaussian quadrature integration
technique
4 Derive the strain displacement matrix for triangular element. Understand 4,5
5 For the configuration shown in figure, determine the deflection at the
point load Understand
Using a one element model. T = 10 mm , E = 70 G Pa ,ν = .3

Remember 4,5

6 a) Explain Convergence requirements.

b) The Nodal Coordinates of the triangular elements is shown in fig: At
the interior point P, Remember 4,5
the x-coordinate is 3.3 and N1 = 0.3. Determine N1N2 and the y-
coordinate of point P.
7 a) Understand the integral I=∫ ∫ ( )dx dy in
the limits of -1 to +1 using gauss quadrature numerical
integration Understand 4,5
b) Verify with exact solution.

8 Understand the element stiffness matrix for the triangular element

shown in fig. under plance strain condition. Assume the following
values.
E=200 GPa, µ=0.25, t=1 mm.

Remember 4,5

9 For the plane stress element shown in fig. the nodal displacement are
µ1=2.0mm; V1=1.0; µ2=1.0mm; V2=1.5mm; µ3=2.5mm; V3=0.5mm.
Determine the element stresses. Assume E=200 GN/m2; µ=0.3; t=10

Understand 4,5

mm.

10 Determine the nodal displacements and element stresses for the two
dimensional loaded plate as shown in fig. Assume plane stress
conditions. Body force may be neglected in comparison to the external
forces. Take E=210 GPa, µ=0.25; thickness = 10mm.

Understand 4,5
11 a)A four node quadrilateral element is shown in fig 1.3.the co ordinates
of each node are given in cm.The element displacement vector is
given as [q]=[0 0 0.2 0 0.15 0.10 0 0.05] cm. Determine (i) the x, y
co- ordinates of a point P whose location at ξ =0.5,ή=0.5 (ii) the
displacement of point P(u,v) (iii)the jacobian at P Remember 6,7
b) Understand the Integral I= ∫-11 (3ξ2+ξ3) dξ using Gaussian quadrature
method.

12 Determine the shape functions for a 8 node quadratic quadrilateral

element(boundary noded).
Understand 6,7
13 For the element shown in the figure, assemble Jacobian matrix and
strain displacement matrix

Understand 6,7

14 Derive the a)shape function and b) strain displacement matrices for

triangular element of revolving body.
Remember 6,7
15 For the Isoparametric quadrilateral element shown in fig , determine the
local co-ordinates of the point P whose Cartesian co=ordinates as(6,4)

Understand 6,7

node x y
1 2 1
2 5 2
3 7 6
4 1 5

Part C – Problem Solving Critical Thinking Questions

1 For the point P located inside the triangle, the shape functions N 1 and 5,6
N2 are 0.15 and 0.25, respectively. Determine the x and y coordinate of
P.

Remember

2 For the triangular element shown in fig, obtain strain- 5,6

displacement relation matrix B and determine the strains εx, εy Remember
and γxy.
3 Formulate the element equations for axisymetric element shown in fig 5,6

node R z
i 5 5
j 1 5
k 3 2
E=100Gpa, ν =0.3 ά 5 x10 -6 per deg C
ΔT=60 deg p=8N/mm2 acting perpendicular to jk side
Remember

4 Determine the strain displacement matrix for the TETRAHEDRAL 5,6

element as shown in fig

Understand

5 A triangular membrane element of thickness=0.1cm with the x,yco 5,6

ordinates of the nodes indicated node numbers as shown in the figure. If
the material of the element is steel with young’s modulus E=207 Gpa
and poisons ratio=0.3.Determine the following.
a)shape functions of the element N1,N2 &N3
b)strain displacement matrix ,B
c) Elasticity matrix D for plane stress condition
d)element stiffness matrix
x1=1 y1=3
Understand
x2=5 y2=4
x3=4 y3=7

6 Explain the concept of numerical integration and its utility in generating 5,6
Isoperimetric finite element matrices. Understand
7 Explain the concept of numerical integration and its utility in generating 5,6
Remember
Isoperimetric finite element matrices.
8 Understand the integral I=∫ ∫ ( )dx dy in the limits of - 6,7
1 to +1 using gauss quadrature numerical integration and verify with
Understand
exact solution.
9 Formulate element equations for the Axisymmetric element shown in 5,6
fig.
E=100 GPa, µ=0.3 α=5 x 10-6 Pic0C.

T  600 C
P=8N/mm2 acting perpendicular to side jk
Nodal co-ordinates
ri = 5, rj = 1, rk = 3, Remember
zi = 5, zi = 5, zk = 2,

UNIT – IV
Steady state Heat transfer analysis
Part A -Short Answer Questions
1 What is conduction? Remember
9,10
2 Define fins or extended surfaces Remember 9,10

3 State the Understands of fins. Remember 9,10

4 Discuss the types of heat transfer Remember 9,10

5 What is Convection? 9,10

Understand
6 What is radiation? 9,10
Understand
7 What is Fourier’s law? 9,10
Understand
8 What is Newton’s law of cooling? 9,10
Remember
9 What is Stefan-Boltzmann law? 9,10
Understand
10 Write the basic equation of heat transfer. 9,10
Understand

Part B - Long Answer Questions

1 Derive thermal stiffness matrix for one dimensional heat conduction
with lateral surface convection and with internal heat generation. Remember 8,9

2 Describe heat transfer analysis for composite wall. Remember 8,9

3 Describe heat transfer analysis for straight fin Understand 8,9
4 Derive the Strain displacement Matrix for 2D-Thin plate. Consider the
temperature field with
Remember 8,9
in the triangular element is given by T= N1T1 + N2T2 + N3T3.

5 Describe heat transfer analysis for tapered fin. Understand 8,9

6 Determine the nodal temparatures in a composite wall shown in fig. the
wall in maintained at 1000C at the left face and convection mode of heat
transfer occurs between the right fare and the existing fluwd. Thermal
conduction K1=0.06W/cm0C, K2=0.2 W/Cm0C, Convection co-efficient
Understand 8,9
of heat transfer between walls and fluid h=0.1W/cm2 00C and Øf=250C.
Consider unit area A=1cm2 perpendicular to the direction of heat flow.
7 Determine the temperature at the nodal interfaces for the two layered
wall shown in fig. the left face is supplied with heat flux of q 11=5w/cm2
and right face in main fained at 200C.
Qu=5w/cm2
K1=0.2W/cm0C
K2=0.06W/cm0C
A=1cm2.
Remember 8, 9

8 Determine the temperature distribution in a fig of circular goss-section

shown in fig. Base of the fin in maintained at 100 0C and tip of the fin is
insulated. Thermal conductivity K=2w/cm0C, Convective heat transfer
co-efficient h=0.2w/cm2, Øf=200C (fluid temperature) and Diameter of
the fin=1cm.

Remember 8, 9

9 Calculate the nodal temperature using one dimensional analysis of a fin

as shown in fig. The fin has rectangular cross-section. Assume that the
tip of the fin in insulated. Understand the problem
i. 2 Linear elements
ii. 3 Linear elements
iii. 4 Linear elements and compare nodal temparatures.
Thermal conductivity K=4w/cm0C, Convective heat transfer co-efficient
h=0.1w/cm2 0C and Adjacent fluid temperature Øf=250C. Understand 8, 9

10 Determine the nodal temparatures and rate of heat transfer through a

composite wall shown in fig. Thermal conductivities K 1=45w/m0C and
K2=0.5w/m 0C. Convective heat transfer co-efficient h=20w/m2 0C,
Temparature of left face of wall =800C and Ambient temperature
Understand 8, 9
Øα=250C. Assume the area normal to the direction of heat flow
=1cm2.Use linear elements.
11 Write down the differential equations of 1D steady state heat
Remember 8, 9
conduction problem.
12 What are different types of boundary conditions for 1D heat conduction
Understand 8, 9
problems?
13 Obtain the functional approach of finite element equations for a one
Remember 8, 9
dimensional heat conduction problem.
14 Derive one dimensional steady state heat conduction equation. Understand 8, 9
15 Compare the finite element formulations of structural problems with
heat transfer problems. Remember 8, 9

Part C – Problem Solving Critical Thinking Questions

1 Determine the temperature distribution through the composite wall
shown in figure, when convection heat loss occurs on the left surface.
Assume unit area. Assume wall thickness
t1 = 4cm, t2 = 2cm, k1 = 0.5w/cm0c, k2 = 0.05w/cm0c, h= 0.1w/cm2 0c
and Tα= -50c.
Remember 8, 9

2 The plane wall shown in fig. The thermal conductivity K = 25W/m0c

and there is a uniform generation of heat in the wall of Q = 400W/m3.
Determine the temperature distribution at five nodes (include two sides
of the walls) in equal distances through the wall thickness.

Remember 8, 9

3 A metallic fin with thermal conductivity K=360W/m0c, 1mm

thick and100mm long extends from a plane wall whose
temperature is 2350c. Determine the distribution and amount
of heat transferred from the fin to air at 20 0c with h= 9W/m20c
take width of the fin is 1000 mm. Assume tip is insulted.
Understand 8, 9

4 Determine the temperature distribution in a fin of circular cross section

shown in fig1.5.considering two elements,base of the fin is maintained
at 100 deg c and tip of the fin is insulated.
Remember 8, 9
Thermal conductivity k=2w/cm deg c.
Convective heat transfer co-efficient is h=0.2w/cm2deg c.
Fluid temperature T∞20 DEG C,DIAMETRE OF THE FIN=1cm.
 length=8cm

5 Derive one dimensional steady state heat conduction equation and

Understand 8, 9
Understand to one dimensional fin problem
6 Explain the methodology for the treatment of all three boundary
Understand 8, 9
conditions in a 1-D heat transfer element?
7 Derive element equations for a one dimensional heat conduction
Remember 8, 9
element by considering the weak form.
8 Derive the conductivity matrix and thermal load vector for the one
Remember 8, 9
dimensional finite element for the three boundary conditions.
9 Give a brief description of steady state problems. Understand 8, 9
UNIT – V
Dynamic analysis
Part A -Short Answer Questions
1 What is lumped mass matrix? Understand 12
2 What is consistent mass matrix? Remember 12
3 Define Eigen values? Understand 12
4 What is meant Eigen Vectors? Understand 12
5 Write the expression for element mass matrix for a bar element? Remember 12, 13
6 Write the expression for element mass matrix for a truss element? Remember 12
7 Write the expression for element mass matrix for a CST element? Understand 12, 13
8 Write the mass matrix for truss element with an example. Remember 12, 13
9 Write the expression for modal analysis of bar and beam elements. Remember 12
10 What are the convergence requirements in finite element modeling? Remember 12, 13
11 List some software packages of FEA. Remember 12
12 What are the important steps in ANSYS. Understand 12, 13,14
13 Give some practical problems associated with finite element modelling. Remember 12
14 What is the difference between h-method and p-method. Remember 12, 13
15 Write the importance of element selection in fem. Understand 12, 13
16 Write the importance of boundary conditions in finite element
Remember 12
modelling.
17 List out factors influencing the accuracy of the results Understand 12, 13
18 Define free meshing. Understand 12,14
19 Define mapped meshing. Remember 12, 13,14
20 What is meant by pre processing? Understand 13,14
Part B - Long Answer Questions
1 Understand natural frequencies for the stepped bar shown fig. in axial
vibration take E=200 GPa and DENSITY= 7850 Kg/m 3.b)Draw
mode shapes and determine Eigen vector .Take Al=400mm2 and
A2=200mm2 using characteristic polynomial method.

Remember 12, 13

2 Explain the following with examples:

Understand 12, 13
a) Lumped parameter model. b) Continuous system model.
3 Understand natural frequencies for the cantilever beam using one
Understand 12, 13
element.
4 a)Understand natural frequencies for the stepped bar shown in fig
b)corresponding eigenvectors and mode shapes. take E=200Gpa and
density 7500 Kg/m3 .Take A=600mm2and LENGTH L=300mm
2A A Remember 12, 13

4L 2L

5 a)Determine the eigen values and the associated Eigen vectors of the
matrix [A] given by

Remember 12, 13

b) State the properties of Eigen Values.

6 Determine the Natural frequency of the beam shown in the figure.

Remember 12, 13

7 Derive the eigen value eigen vector and mode shapes of the given
stepped bar element. When L=length; A=Area of cross-section
E=Modules of electivity and Ƥ=Density of the material.

Remember 12, 13

8 Derive Approximate the first two natural frequencies of a cantilever

beam using one element model. EI=Flexural rigidity.

Remember 12, 13

9 Determine the approximate first two natural frequeneves of a simply

supported beam using on a element. Flexural Rigidity =EI; Density = Ƥ
Cross-sectional area=A

Remember 12, 13

10 Determine the mass matrix for truss element with an example.

Consider axial vibration of the Aluminium bar shown in Figure below,
a. Develop the global stiffness and
Remember 12, 13
b. Determine the nodal displacements and stresses using
elimination approach and with help of linear and quadratic shape
function concept. Assume Young’s Modulus E = 70Gpa.
11 Differentiate between Consistent Mass matrix and Lumped Mass matrix Understand 12, 13
12 Consider axial vibration of the steel bar shown in Figure below,
a. Develop the global stiffness and mass matrix and
b. Determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes using the
characteristic polynomial technique.

Remember 12, 13

13 Derive the elemental mass matrix for 1-D bar element and 1-D plane
Understand 12, 13
truss element.
Part C – Problem Solving Critical Thinking Questions
1 Consider axial vibration of the steel bar shown in Figure below develop
the global stiffness and mass matrix and determine the natural
frequencies and mode shapes using the characteristic polynomial
technique

Remember 12, 13

2 Determine the Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors for the stepped bar shown
in Figure below.

Remember 12, 13

3 Understand the lowest Eigenvalue and the corresponding Eigenmode

for the beam shown in Figure below Remember 12, 13
4 Understand the lowest Eigenvalue and the corresponding
Eigenmode for the beam shown in Figure below.

Understand 12, 13

5 Determine the Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors for the stepped

bar shown in Figure below.

Understand 12, 13

6 From first principles, derive the general equation for elemental mass
Understand 12, 13
matrix?
7 Determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes of a stepped bar
shown in figure below using the characteristic polynomial technique. Understand 12, 13
Assume E=300GPa and density is 7800 Kg/m3.
8 State the method used for obtaining natural frequencies and
corresponding eigen vectors. Remember 12, 13

9 Determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes of a stepped bar

shown in figure below using the characteristic polynomial technique.
Assume E=300GPa and density is 7800 Kg/m3.

Remember 12, 13

10 Consider axial vibration of the Aluminium bar shown in Figure below,

a. Develop the global stiffness and

Understand 12, 13
b. Determine the nodal displacements and stresses using elimination
approach and with help of linear and quadratic shape function
concept. Assume Young’s Modulus E = 70Gpa.
Prepared by:
Ms Y Shwetha, Asst. Professor . Department of AE
Mr. G. S. D Madhav, Asst. Professor, Department of AE

HOD, AE