Class test on Finite Element Method-ME605B

Future Institute of Engineering and Management

FM:100, Time: 3hrs
Answer 1 and any Six question
Answer any TEN from the following a–m 10*4=40
1(a): Explain the meaning of numerical integration in FEM?
(b): Write down the minimum potential energy theorem.
(c): How do you compare Finite Element method with Finite Difference Method in the context of numerical simulation.
(d): Find out the expression for shape function for linear element in three different co-ordinate system and hence discuss about the
various properties of the shape functions.
(e): Find out the expression for shape function for eight node isoparametric element in natural co-ordinate system.
(f): What is the significance of natural co-ordinate system in the field of FEM?
(g): Explain the three basic steps used for any finite element method.
(h): Find out the expression for elemental stiffness matrix for truss element.
(i): Explain the term “statically determined” and “statically in determined” truss.
(j): Explain briefly the weighted residual method for obtaining approximate solutions of finite element equations.
(k): Derive the transformation relation between the local and global coordinate systems for plane trusses.
(l): What do you mean by iso-parametric element?
(m): Write a short note on Gaussian Quadrature.

2: Use Galerkin’s method of weighted residuals to obtain an approximate solution of the differential equation: 10
2
d y
2
- 10 x 2 = 5 0 �x �1 , with boundary conditions y (0) = y (1) = 0.
dx

3: The two element truss as shown in figure is subjected to

external loading as shown. Using the same node and element
numbering as in figure, determine the displacement component of
node 3, the reaction force components at nodes 1 and 2, and the
element displacements, stresses and forces. The elements have
modulus of elasticity E1=E2=107 lb/in2 and cross-sectional areas
A1=A2= 1.5 in2.

10

4: Determine the temperature and the heat fluxes at a location (2,1) in a square plate with the given data. Also calculate the heat flux
through it, assume k=2. 10

500C 2000C

1000C 1500C

Xj

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2
5: Evaluate the integral S dX using the Gauss-Legendre two-point formula.
j 10
Xi
6: Figure depicts an assembly of two bar elements made of different materials. Determine the nodal displacements, element stresses and
the reaction forces. 10
7: In the following spring arrangement, let k1 = k 2 = k3 = k 4 = 10 N/mm, F2 = 20 N, F3 = 25 N, F4 = 40 N and solve for the
nodal displacements, the reaction forces at nodes 1 and 5, and the force in each spring. 10

8: For the spring assembly shown here, determine the force F 3 required to displace node 2 by an amount 0.75 in. to the right. Also
compute the displacement of node 3. 10