Write down the following?

a. Merits and demerits of FEM? 2M

b. Steps involved in FEM 2M
c. Advantages of FEM 2M
d. Disadvantages of FEM 2M
e. Discretization 2M
2. Using Rayleigh � Ritz method determine the expression for maximum displacement,
when the
cantilever beam subjected to point W, KN at the free end. Also, compare it with the
standard
expression. 10M
3. Draw a typical three-dimensional element and indicate state of stress in their
positive senses.
Derive the equations of equilibrium in case of a three-dimensional stress system.
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4. Derive the shape function for 1D � two noded line element and derive stiffness
matrix for the
same by using shape function. 10M
5. Determine the nodal displacement, element stresses and support reactions of the
axially loaded
bar as shown in Fig. 11.20. Take E = 200 GPa and P = 30 kN. 10M

6. Write down the following?

a. Global coordinate system 2M
b. Local coordinate system 2M
c. Natural coordinate system 2M
d. Disadvantages of FEM 2M
e. Discretization 2M
7. Explain Rayleigh Ritz formulation with example. 10M
8. a. Explain the terms �Plane stress� and �Plane strain� problems. 5M
b. Explain the term �Axi-symmetric problems�. 5M
9. Briefly explain shape function and derive shape function for 1D � two noded line
element 10M
10. Determine the nodal displacements at node 2, stresses in each material and
support reactions 10M
in the bar shown in Fig., due to applied force
P = 400 � 103N.
A 1 = 2400 mm2 A2 = 1200 mm2
L 1 = 300 mm l 2 = 400 mm
E 1 = 0.7 � 105 N/mm2 E2 = 2 � 105 N/mm2
11. Write down the following?
a. Global coordinate system 2M
b. Local coordinate system 2M
c. Natural coordinate system 2M
d. Merits and demerits of FEM? 2M
e. Steps involved in FEM 2M