AE1414 / AS1354 B.E/B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, APRIL 2014. FINITE ELEMENT METHODS / FEM IN AEROSPACE, ‘Time : 3hours Maximum : 100 marks 10, M. PART A— (10 x 2= 20 marks) Answer ALL question All questions carry equal marks. Explain the principle used in Rayleigh-Ritz method. Define the stiffness coefficient and flexibility coefficient Explain the procedure followed in the finite element analysis. What is the shape function for a bare element in local and global coordinate system? List the application for CST and LST element. State and condition for problem to be axisymmetric. Compare isoparametric, quadrilateral and triangular elements. Briefly describe the normalized coordinates. Discuss the theory of mass came What is the finite element equation for a Newtonian fluid flow problem? PART B — (5 x 16 = 80 marks) Answer ALL choosing either (a) ar (b) of each question. Alll questions carry equal marks. (a) A simply supported beam subjected to a point load at the centre. Calculate bending moment and deflection at mid span by using Rayleigh Ritz method, Or (b) (i) Explain compatibility and completeness requirement. © i) Explain continuity in finite element terminology. (4) (ii) What is weak formulation? © 1198712, (a) (o) 13. (a) (b) 11987 (i) Derive the stiffness matrix for a Truss Element. @) ji) Derive the stiffness matrix for a 1D bar element. ®) } Or ‘The three bar assemblage is shown in Fig. A force of 2500 N is applied in the x direction at node 2. The length of each element is 750 mm. Take E = 400 GPA and A = 600 mm’ for elements 1 and 2. Take A = 1200 mm?, E = 200 GPA for element 3. Nodes 1 and 4 are fixed. Calculate the following (@ Displacement at node 2.and 3 (i) Global stiffness matrix (iii) Reaction force at nodes 1 and 4 2250 mn 1 2 3 Peete (i) Derive strain displacement matrix for CST element. 8) (i) Derive stress-strain relationship matrix for two dimensional clement. ® Or For the axisymmetric elements show in Fig. Determine the stiffness matrix, Let E = 2.1 x 10° Nimm? and v=0.25. The coordinates shown in Fig. (i) are in millimeters. 3 (0,50) 1 2 (0,0) (50,0) 314. (@) Derive elements stiffness matrix equation for a 4 noded isoparametric quadrilateral element. Or (b) For the isoparametric quadrilateral element shown in Fig. determine the local coordinates of the point P which has cartesian coordinates (7,4). (8.6) 2,5) 6 on &. 15. (a) Solve the simultaneous equation using Gauss-Elimination method Or (b) Derive the finite element equation of a potential flow through pipes considering it at 1D clement. 11987 3