Regulation - 2010 Reg. No.

K.S.RANGASAMY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIRUCHENGODE - 637 215

(Autonomous)
M.E. / M.TECH. END SEMESTER EXAMINATION – OCTOBER / NOVEMBER - 2014

Branch STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Semester 2

Course code 10 PSE 211 Max. marks 100

& Title FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS Duration 3 Hours

Answer all the questions 5 X 20 = 100 Marks

1. (a) Using Rayleigh Ritz method, find the maximum deflection of a simply supported
beam with point load at center. (10)

(b) Derive the shape function for a quadratic model for triangular element. (10)

(OR)

2. (a) Compare variational and weighted residual methods in detail. (10)

(b) Discuss the importance of idealization and mathematical modeling in finite

element analysis. (10)

3. (a) Derive the element stiffness matrix and nodal load vector for the constant strain
triangular element. (16)

(b) Explain weak formulation. (4)

(OR)

4. (a) For the axisymmetric triangular elements with coordinates (0, 0), (50, 0) &
(12)
(0, 50). Find the stiffness matrix. Take E = 2.1 x 10 5 N / mm 2 , µ = 0.25.

(b) Discuss in detail about the Poisson equation and Laplace equation. (8)

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5. (a) Derive the shape functions for a four noded isoparametric plane stress element
by Lagrange’s interpolation method. (16)

(b) Explain natural co-ordinate system with an example. (4)

(OR)

6. (a) Explain the advantages of isoparametric formulation. Explain sub parametric

and super parametric elements. (6)

(b) Write short notes on numerical integration. (4)

(c) Explain about Lagrange and Serendipity elements. (10)

7. (a) Explain nonlinear elasticity models. (10)

(b) Explain Incremental-iterative solutions. (10)

(OR)

8. (a) Explain Newton-Raphson method of non linear analysis. (10)

(b) Explain large displacement and large strain behavior. (10)

9. (a) Explain the different types of meshing. (10)

(b) Explain the various boundary conditions taken in the finite element analysis of
structures. (10)

(OR)

10. (a) Explain various types of analysis using software. (10)

(b) Explain various material properties taken during finite element analysis. (10)

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