PSNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DINDIGUL – 624 622.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

FIRST HOUR TEST
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

1. The structure shown in fig.1 is subjected to an increase in temperature of 80oC. Determine the
displacements, stress and support reactions. Assume the following data.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

2. Consider a four bar truss as shown in fig. 2. It is given that E = 2 x 105 N/mm2 and A = 625
mm2 for all elements.

PSNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DINDIGUL – 624 622.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
FIRST HOUR TEST
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

1. A rod subjected to an axial load P=600 kN is applied as shown in fig:1. Divide the domain into
two elements. Determine the following (a) displacement at each node (b) stresses in each
element and (c) reaction at each node point. Take A = 250 mm2, E = 2x105 N/mm2

2. For the two bar truss shown in fig. 2 determine the displacements of node 1 and the stress in
element 1-3.

Fig. 1 Fig: 2