08MMD /MDE/MCM/MEAIMAE/IAR/MAU 12

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First Semester M.Tech. Degree Examination, Dec.09/Jan.10

Finite Element Method
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions.

1 a. What are the conditions a displacement model has to satisfy for convergence requirements?
(05 Marks)
b. Explain boundary value and initial value problem with appropriate differential functions
representing the nature of problems with suitable boundary conditions. ( 05 Marks)
c. Using Rayleigh-Ritz method, determine the deflection of a simply supported beam with
point load at center. ( 10 Marks)

2 a. Derive the stiffness matrix of a 1 D bar element based on principle of minimum potential
07 Marks)
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b. Define shape function. What are the properties that a shape function should satisfy?
(05 Marks)
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c. Determine the nodal displacements in each element in the problem shown in Fig. Q2(c).
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A,=500 mm2 E]=l00GPa
A2 = 2000 mm2 E2 = 200 GPa ( 08 Marks)

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Fig. Q2(c)

3 a. For the truss shown in Fig. Q3(a), determine the unknown displacements . E = 2 x 105 MPa.
A, =1200 mm2 A2 = 1000 mm2 ( 1o Marks)

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Fig. Q3(a)
b. Consider the bar shown in Fig. Q3(b). An axial load P = 200 kN is applied as shown. Using
the penalty approach for handling boundary conditions, do the following :
^v i) Determine the nodal displacements
ii) Determine the stress in each material. ( 10 Marks)
At=2400 mm2 E1=70GPa
A2 = 600 mm2 E2 = 200 GPa
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:'Jn il point F for the CST element stio^vn m Fig. Q 4( a) Also find th(
for the element. (10 Marks)

Fig. Q4(a)
ess matrix for a 2D triangular element in plane stress condition. (1 0 Marks)

the stiffness matrix for axi- symmetric element in elastic structures . ( 10 Marks)
l e e^ ^ressions for the Jacobean matrix for a four noded tetrahedral element with a
h of the clement showing all the displacement of the nodes. (10 Marks)

rmite shape functions for a beam element . ( 10 Marks)

:ross-sectional beam is fixed at one end and supported by a roller at the other end
Fig. Q6(b). A concentrated load 20000 N is applied at the mid length of the
Calculate the deflection under the load . ( 10 Marks)
2 00000

E = 200 GPa
1= 25 x 10-6 m4

Fig. Q6(b)

the types of boundary conditions in heat transfer problems. (10 Marks)

e,nperature distribution in a one -dimensional fin with the physical properties
Q7(b). T here is a uniform generation of heat inside the wall of Q = 400W / m' .
(10 Marks)
K.3ooWln,°c =4ooW/,,,3

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Fig. Q7(b)

ssion for one-dimensional element mass matrix. (08 Marks)

oss section bar is of length L, young's modulus E and mass density p, shown in
natural frequencies of axial vibration using consistent mass
(12 Marks)

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Fig. Q8(b)
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