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UNIT 1 – Introduction
Part A
Part B
2x1 + 3x2 + x3 = 9
x1 + 2x2 + 3x3 = 6
3x1 + x2 + 2x3 = 0
a) The following differential equation is available for a
physical phenomenon. (d²w/dx²)-10x2 = 5 for 0 ≤ x ≤ 10,
The Boundary conditions are, w(0) = 0, w(1) = 0. By taking
two-term trial function as w(x) = C1 f1(X) + C2 f2(X) with f1
(X) = x (x-1) and f2 (X) = x2 (x-1) Find the value of the
2. parameter by using Galerkin’s Method. (10) 1 U Nov/Dec 2009
b) Solve the following equation using the gauss elimination
method (6)
x1 + 3x2 + 2x3 = 13
-2x1 + x2 - x3 = -3
-5x1 + x2 + 3x3 = 6
A beam AB of span ‘l’ simply supported at ends and carrying
a point load W at the centre ‘C’. Determine the deflection at
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mid span by using Rayleigh-Ritz method and compare with
exact result.
A SSB subjected to UDL over entire span and it is subjected
to a point load at centre of the span. Calculate the bending
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moment and deflection at midspan by using Rayleigh- Ritz
method and compare with exact solution.
The differential equation of a physical phenomenon is given
by d²y/d²x + 500x² = 0; 0≤ x ≤ 1. By using the trial function,
y = a1 (x – x3) + a2 (x –x5), calculate the value of the
5. parameters a1 and a2 by the following (i) Point collocation 1 U
Method; (ii) Subdomain collocation Method; (iii) Least
square Method; (iv) Galerkin’s Method. The boundary
conditions are: y (0) = 0, y(1) = 0.
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d²y
Consider the differential equation + 400x² = 0; 0≤ x ≤ 1.
d²x
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The functional corresponding to this problem to be
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extremized is given by
1
I= 0
{−0.5(dy/dx)2 + 400 x2 y}
Find the solution of the problem using Rayleigh-Ritz method
by considering a two term solution as
y(x) = c1 x (1 - x) + c2 x2 ( 1 - x)
Discuss the following methods to solve the given differential
d²y
equation. EI d²x – M(x) = 0
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With the boundary conditions y (0) = 0 and y(l) = 0 ; using
a) Variational Method b) Collocation Method
i) Describe the historical background of FEM
9. ii) Explain with relevance of FEA for solving design problems 1 U Nov/Dec 2013
with the aid of examples.
A rod fixed at its ends is subjected to a varying body force as
shown. Use the Rayleigh Ritz technique with an assumed
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displacement field u = a0 + a1x + a2x2 to determine
displacement u(x) and stress σ (x)
Determine using any weighted residual technique the
temperature distribution along a circular fin of length 6 cm
and radius 1 cm. The fin is attached to a boiler whose wall
temperature is 140oC and the free end is insulated. Assume
convection coefficient h = 10 W/cm2 0C. Conduction
coefficient K=70 W/cm2 0C and T∞ = 400C. The governing
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equation for heat transfer through the fin is given by
Part A
Part B
Determine the nodal displacements, stress and strain for the bar
shown in Fig.,
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For the beam and loading shown in fig. Calculate the rotations at
B and C.E=210GPa, I=6x106mm4.
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For the plane truss shown in fig. determine the horizontal and
vertical displacements of nodal and the stresses in each element.
All elements have E=201GPa and A=4x10-4 m2
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Part A
9. Distinguish between plane stress and plane strain problems 3 R Apr/May 2009
Apr/May 2013
10. Why a CST element So called? 3 U Nov/Dec 2014
11. Distinguish between CST and LST elements 3 U Apr/May 2013
Specify the strain displacement matrix of CST element and
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comment on it
Part B
Q.No Questions CO# BT AU Month/Year
Determine three points on the 50°C contour line for the
rectangular element shown in figure. The nodal values are Φi
=42° C, Φj = 54°C, Φk=56°C and Φm = 46°C
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Calculate the element stress σx, σy, τxy σ1 and σ2 and the
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principle angle θp for the element shown in figure. The nodal
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ME6603 FEA : Question Bank
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Determine the element matrices and vectors for the LST element
shown in fig. The nodal coordinates are i (1,1), j(5,2) and k(3,5).
Convection takes place along the edge jk. (AU May 2013)
Part A
Part B
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Part A
13. What is the salient feature of the isoparametric element? 5 U Apr/May 2012
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22. in any commercial FEA preprocessor for the case of 6 U Nov/Dec 2012
structural problems.
Obtain the value of integral using Gauss two point
integration scheme u1,2 = ±0.57735, W 1, 2 =1
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Part B
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F(x)=10+(20x)-(3x2/10)+(4x3/100)-(-5x4/1000)+(6x5/10000)
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[10]
ii) Using natural coordinate derive the shape function for a
linear quadrilateral element [6]
For a triangular element shown in figure, compute the
stiffness matrix by using isoparamteric formulation and
numerical integration with one point quadrature rule.
E = 2x103 kN/cm2, µ=0.3
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9. and local (natural) coordinates. Using this, determine the 5 U Nov/Dec 2008
Cartesian coordinates of the point defined by (r,s) = (0.5,0.5)
in the global coordinate system. [8]
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ii) Evaluate the integral and compare with exact solution [8]
ii) Evaluate the shape functions for a corner node and mid
side node of a quadratic triangular serendipity element and
plot its variation. (8 marks)
Using Gauss Quadrature evaluate the following integral
using 1 2 and 3 point Integration. Compare with exact
solution.(8 marks)
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16. ii) Find the jacobian transformation for four noded 5 U Nov/Dec 2014
quadrilateral element with the (x,y) coordinates of the nodes
are (0,0), (2,0), (2,1), (0,1) at nodes i, j, k, l. Also find the
jacobian at point whose natural coordinates are (0,0)
i) Consider the four noded isoparametric quadrilateral
element with the (x,y) coordinates of the nodes are (5,5),
(11,7), (12,15), (4,10). Compute the jacobian matrix and its
determinant at the element centroid. (10)
ii) Using Gauss Quadrature evaluate the following integral
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using 2 point Integration. Compare with exact solution.
(6 marks)
18. nodal coordinates (0,0), (4,0), (4,2), (0,2) are u1 = 0mm, v1 = 5 U Apr/May 2013
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22. finite element analysis and hence derive the stiffness matrix 5 U Nov/Dec 2012
of a 1D iso-parametric bar element.
Write short notes on:
(i) Serendipity elements
(ii) FE Solution methodology for dynamic problems
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(iii) Material stiffness (constitutive) matrix for plane stress
and axisymmetric problems
(iv) Numerical integration by Gauss Quadrature
i) Using Gauss Quadrature evaluate the following integral
(8 marks)
ii) Evaluate the shape functions for a corner node and mid
side node of a quadratic quadrilateral serendipity element
and plot its variation.