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Con, 9125-12. (REVISED COURSE) KR4371
(4 Hours) {Total Marks : 100
NB. (1) Question No. 1 is compulsory,
(2) Attempt any four questions from remaining six questions
{G) Assume suitable dats wherever required
(4) Figures to the right indicates full macks
1. (a) The following differential equation is available fora physical phenomenon 10
Fieurx=0, Osxs1
u(0)= u(t) =0
Solve above equation, using subdomain method and Galerkin method,
(b) Derive the cubic shape functions of Lagrange’s family. What are the characteristics 10)
of the shape function ? Plot the shape functions along the length of the element.
State the difference between shape function and interpolation function ?
2. (a) Explain the following =~ 0
(@_ Global, Local and Natural Co-ordinate system
Gi) Boundary condition and its types.
(b) For a uniform cross-section bar shown in Fig. below of length L = 1 mtr made up of 19
a material having E = 2 x 10!!Nim? and p = 7800 kg/m’,
Estimate the natural frequencies of axial vibration of the bar using both consistent and
lumped mass matri
s. Use a two elen
satmesh. Ifthe exact solution is given by the
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3. (a) Analyse the truss completely i.e. for displacements, reactions stresses and strains given 14
in Fig.
Area of each member = 1000 mm?
E for each member = 210 GPa.
P, = 10 KN
2etr P; = 20 KN
t
1
l
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L
1
K 25m we 25m
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(b) Explain the basic units of a typical Finite element program. 6
4. (a) Evaluate the following integral 1 J x'dx 6
using (a) Trapezoidal rule
(b) Simpsons one third rule
compare the solution with the exact solution.
(6) What are Eigen value problems ? Explain any one algorithm associated with it 14
5. (a) The governing differential equation for a rod loaded with axial force is — 6
d(., du
—|EAS]+q=0
(eg)
where E is Young's modulus of elasticity, A is the area of cross section, q is the load
intensity and u is the axial displacement.
Obtain the variational form of this equation,
Assume that the boundary conditions are ~
At x=0,u=0
at, x=e, EA
dx,
where ¢ is the length of the rod
(b) What are serendipity elements. Derive and graphically represent interpolation funetions 14Ganda (12-48,
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for 8 noded rectangular element. 6
6. (a) Explain steps involved in solving time dependent problems. 4
(b) Analyse completely the problem given below, using directly the Element matrix equation
corresponding to that field. ake.
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le Agp—s>k— 40K 5 00 —_
G = 100.GPA.
All lengths and diameter are in mm.
7. Write short notes on (any four) :~
(a) Generalised Jacobi method
(b) Sources of error in FEM
(c) Shape functions for triangular element
(d) Minimum potential Energy principle
(e) Isoparametric elements
(8) hand jt method of FEM.