ASSIGNMENT 5

NOTE
Q 1 to Q 3 = 20 MARK
Q 4 to Q 8 = 60 MARK (each question 12 mark)

Q.1. What are serendipity elements? Derive and

graphically represent interpolation functions for eight
noded rectangular element.
Q.2.Write short note on nine-noded quadrilateral element.
Q 3. Write short note on generalized Jacobi method.
Q.4. Using serendipity concept, find the shape function
for the element shown in the fig.

5
(-1/3,-1)

2
(1/3,-1)

Q.5. find the natural frequency of axial vibration of a bar

of uniform c/s of 20 mm2 and length 1 m. take e=2 x105
n/mm2
and = 8000 kg/m3 . take two linear elements.
Q.6.find the two natural frequencies of transverse
vibration of a beam fixed at both ends as show in fig. Use
consistent mass matrix .EI = 106 units
A = 106
units

1 unit

(NOTE : Both the end are fixed)

Q 7 Consider the governing differential equation for

unsteady heat transfer in a fin.
k

2 T
t2

+q =

p
h(T T )
A

+ c

T
t

Where T: Temperature, x: Spatial coordinate

t:Time, T: Temerature of the ambient air,
k, q, P, A, h, , and c are known constants.
Derive the element matrix equation for a linear element
(two noded), using galerkins method on the weak form of
the weighted residual statement for the above differential
equation.

Q 8.find the
two natural frequencies of transverse
vibration of a beam fixed at both ends as show in fig. Use
Lumped mass matrix . EI = 106 units and
A = 106
units

1 unit

(NOTE : Both the end are fixed)