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Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination

, May 2007
ME/IP/IM/MA
Finite Element Methods
Time: 3 hrs.]
Note :1. Answer any FIVE full [Max. Marks:100
questions.
a. What are advantages and disadvantages of finite element method?
(06 Marks)
b. Evaluate I= J 1 dr using Gauss quadrature I point and 2 point formulae. (
Ix 04 Marks)
c. Solve the following set of algebraic equations using Gauss elimination method:
5x, -4x2+x3 =0
-4x, +6x2 -4x3 +x4 =1
X, - 4x2 + 6x3 - 4x4 = 0
x2 - 4x3 + 5x4 = 0
(10 Marks)

2 a. Use R-R (Rayleigh - Ritz) method to find the displacement at any point of the rod
shown in figure Q2(a). Also determine the displacement of the mid point.
Given E = 1, A = 1, Body force/ Unit volume = pg = 1
ZJZ-/ Z. (14 Marks))

I ^ 1 x

b. Consider the rod shown in figure Q2(b), w where strain at any

1+2X2 . Find the tip displacem en t S . Y point x is given by
(06 Marks)

L 14

Fig. Q2(b)

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(08 Marks)
3 a. Write a detailed note on Galerkin method.
b. Write expressions for radial, tangential and shear strain components ((=, , E0 and a .r)
in polar co-ordinates.
Engineering strain components at a point in a body are given by,
c.
0.55 -2.5 0
-2.5 0.3 0.25 10-4
0 0.25 -0.95
If E = 25 x 106 kN/m2 and y (Poisson ration) = 0.25, determine the stress components
(08
at that point.

Derive equation for stiffness matrix in case of 2-node bar element. (12 Marks)
4 a.
q N/m, which varies from qi
b. A bar element carries a distributed load of at one
08 end to
arks)
q2 at other end. Calculate consistent nodal loads. (

For the truss shown in figure Q5(a) determine nodal displacements, stress in membker
5 a. (15 Mars)
2 and support reactions at node 2.
7-
Azta 5cc v'v' E= goo AID MPp'
for bctt, mPmbrer$

Co
0

50LN
36'
Fig Q5(a)
05 Marks)
Write a short note on convergence requirements of a displacement model. (
b.
2 Marks
Obtain expression for [B] in case of Axis Symmetric triangular element. (
6 a. 12 Marks)
b. Write a note on iso-parametric elements.
Estimate the natural frequencies of axial vibration of a bar of uniform cross sectional
7 a. t wo element mo6de and
area A, Length L, Young's modulus E and density p. Use
consistent mass matrices. One end of rod is fixed. (1 Marks)
using
Compare consistent and lumped mass matrices used in dynamic analysis
b. Marks)
elements.
Explain a typical commercial finite element package with respect to the following
8 a.
points.
i) Its structure.
ii) Typical elements available. ( 15 Marks)
iii) Fields of application.
b. Write a typical element equation for a ID element used in steady state
conduction
application. Explain different terms used. (05 Ma)

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USN I ME752

Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, May / June. 08

Finite Element Methods
Time: 3 hrs.
Max. Marks:100
Note : Answer any FIVE J411 questions. .

a. Solve the simultaneous equations given below using Gauss Elimination method.
4xi +2x2+3x3=10
2x1 +5x2 +2x3 = 5
(10 Marks)
3x1 +4x2 +5x3 =15

b. Determine the Eigen values and its associated Eigen vectors given. [A]=
4 2
3 1
(10 Marks)

2 a. Solve for deflection at the centre of a simply supported beam carrying a point load P at its
centre by Rayleigh Ritz method. ( 12 Marks)
b. Using Lagrangian method, derive the shape functions of three noded 1 - D element.
(08 Marks)

3 a. Bring out the differences between continuum methods and FEM. (08 Marks)
b. Derive [B], [K] for three noded 1 - D element. ( 12 Marks)

4 a. Solve for stresses in members of structure given below in fig. 4.(a), using penalty
approach of handling boundary conditions. ( 12 Marks)

P = 4000 N
A, = 1600 mm2
A2 = 800 mmz
EAluminium = 80 GPa
Esteei = 210 GPa

Fig. 4.(a)
b. Considering self weight of the tapered plate as shown in fig.4.(b), determine
i) Combined stiffness ii) Combined load vector (08 Marks)
11? n
p = 0.5zx l0''N/mm3
Thickness T = 12mm.
E = 210 GPa
P = 1125N

Fig. 4.(b)
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15 Marks)
5 a. Derive i) Shape functions ii) [Jj iii) [B], for a 2-D rectangular element. (
(05 Marks)
b. Explain the concepts of iso. sub and super parametric elements.
. (08 Marks)
6 a. Derive an expression for stiffness matrix of a two noded truss element
b. Solve for deflections and slopes at points 2 and 3 using beam. elements for the structure
shown in tig.6.(b). Also determine the deflection at centre of the portion of beam 1carr yi ng
DL.
1, 1 Po = l2k Nim
E=210GPa
I=4x109 mm°.

Fig. 6.(b)

7 a. Solve for temperature distribution in the composite wall using I - D heat elements. Use
15 Marks)
penalty approach of handling boundary conditions fig. 7.(a). (

K, = 20 W/m°C.
K2 = 30 W /m"U.
K3 = 50W/m°C
T x = 800°C
It = 25 W/m' °C.

7.(a)
h. valuate
f.% I using two point Gaussian Quadrature technique.
1 (05 Marks)
I= {NTN.d7^ . Where N= . I-
J

8 \l rite short notes on any Four:

a, Pascal's Triangle
h I leat Boundary conditions
c. lilen cntal Mass matrix for 1 -D element.
P. Principle of minimum potential energy (20 Marks)
Convergence criteria.

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Seventh Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June-July 2009
Finite Element Methods
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100
Note : 1. Answer any FIVE full questions.
2. Missing data if any, can be suitably assumed.

1 a. What is finite element method? List any three advantages of FEM. (05 Marks)
b. Given that,
8 -2 0 2
A= -2 4 -3 and d= -l (10 Marks)
0 -3 3 3
Determine the solution to Ax = d using Gaussian Elimination Algorithm.
C. Evaluate the following integral using Gaussian 3 point formula and compare with exact
+1 dx
solution, I= J (x 2) (05 Marks)
-t +
2 a. Differentiate between the following:
i) Essential and non-essential boundary conditions.
ii) Plane stress and plane strain problems. (08 Marks)
b. State the principle of stationary potential energy. Using the principle solve for the
displacements at the nodes for the spring assemblage shown in figure Q2 (b). (12 Marks)
cc N 1 ,„^^

40 4lm^+

3 a. Solve for the deflection at midspan of a beam fixed at both ends and loaded as shown in
figure Q3 (a) by Rayleigh-Ritz method assuming a trigonometric function for deflection.
(13 Marks)
What is a functional? Derive Euler-Lagrange's equation for a function of the type
I = JF(x,y,y')dx (07 Marks)
7)

Fig. Q3 (a) Fig. Q4 (c)

4 a. What are shape functions? Derive quadratic shape functions for I D bar element. ( 10 Marks)
b. Write a note on CO and C' continuous finite elements. (04 Marks)
c. The nodal coordinates of a CST element (constant strain triangle element) are shown in Fig.
Q4 (c). Evaluate the shape functions N, , N2 and N3 at interior point P. i.e. P(3.85, 4.8)
(06 Marks)

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5 For the pin jointed structure loaded as shown in figure Q5, determine the following:
a. Element stiffness matrices of 1 and 2.
b. Assembled stiffness matrix.
c. Nodal displacement.
d. Stress in elements 1 and 2. (20 Marks)

Fig. Q5

6 a. Starting from Hermitian shape functions derive stiffness matrix for a 2-D beam element.
(10 Marks)
b. Discuss convergence criteria in finite elements . (10 Marks)

7 a. Derive consistent mass matrix for a linear 1D bar element. (08 Marks)
b. Consider a brick wall of thickness L = 30 cm, thermal conductivity K = 0.7 W/m°C. The
inner surface is at 28°C and the outer surface is exposed to cold air at -15°C as shown in
figure Q7 (b). The heat transfer co-efficient associated with the outside surface is h=40
W/m2°C. Determine the steady state temperature distribution with in the wall. Use a 2
element model. Assume one-dimensional flow. (12 Marks)

h=irctiaI

UI Tom= -is°c

Fin
^-- 30cr„^

Fig. Q7 (b)

8 Write short notes on any four of the following:

a. Pre and post processors of FE packages.
b. Finite element library of FE packages.
c. Pascal triangle and pyramid.
d. Consistent and lumped load vectors.
e. Strong and weak form of solutions.
f. Penalty approach of handling boundary conditions. (20 Marks)

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