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ans A numerical technique for finding approximate solutions of partial differential equations (PDE) as
well as of integral equations.
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computational technique for determining the distribution of stresses in engineering structures under
load.
2 Finite element method is an approximate method (true/false). Also justify your answer.
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7 Briefly explain the application of FEA for a stress analysis with an element.
10 When there are several FEA packages are available in that any need to study this method.
14 Draw a typical three dimensional element and indicate state of stress in their positive signs.
15 Derive the equation of equilibrium in case of a two dimensional stress system.
A state of stress in which two of the principal stresses are always parallel to a given plane and are
constant in the normal direction.
A deformation of a body in which the displacements of all points in the body are parallel to a given
plane, and the values of these displacements do not depend on the distance perpendicular to the plane.
ANS Plane strain and Plane stress are two simplification structural models for the modeling of 3D
problems, in which:
For a beam, plane stress is normally used, assuming that the stress in Z-direction can be neglected;
With reference to the element types, for 2D models, quadrilateral elements with quadratic interpolation
is recommended.
21 Write the constitutive equation for the plane stress and plane strain problems.
24 Define DOF.
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FEA + SOM
1.what is moment ?
Ans: m=f*x
m/i=sigma/y=e/r
Ans: in simple cases like beam problems we don't want material property to calculate the stress
. the complex problems like other than beam problems,moment m can be calculated from the relation
m=eid^2y/dx^2,we can not able to calculate the moment at any point by the applied force for complex
problems.
Ans: if the force applied continuously for example wind turbine blades by the application of wind loads
the deformation is high,in that case we must not ignore the higher order terms in strain-deflection
relation strain=dy/dx+d^2y/dx^2+d^3y/dx^3+---- considering higher order terms are nonlinear geometry
case. these higher order terms are called as green's function.
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3.what is the slope of stress strain curve after exceeding proportionality limit??
Ans: tagential modulus is the slope of the curve in the plastic region of stress strain curve
4.
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3.
1. By using beam element having 3 rotational 3 translational degress of freedom-- we will give geometric
dimensions in the form as moment of inertia I
2. By using shell element---mesh with shell elements and give the thickness in the direction
3.By using solid element --mesh with solid elements and apply the boundary conditions.. solve for
analysis
Q).5. in which method u will get good results from the above 3??
Ans:1. By using beam method we can get exact results but this is valid only for beam structures, not
valid for complex structures.
2. in the case of irregular sections, complex strcutures the shell element method is the best method
because it allows 6 degress of freedom
3. using solid elements we can get results but the results are not correct. because it allows only 3
degress of freedom.
Q).6.in the case of shell element procedur how the stress is calculated??
Ans:in the finite element formulation the stress is calculated throught out the thickness at a node point
.i.e integration from -t/2 to t/2 it will calculate
3. How many constants are required to describe stress strain relationship for a linear elastic isotropic
material?
a. Two – Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio.
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Mechanics
2. If mass of the bob of simple pendulum is doubled; what will be the change in its time period?
a. It will remain same. Time period of simple pendulum is independent of mass.
3. Newton’s Second law gives F = Mass * Acceleration. Can we apply this to a system where is mass is
changing?
a. Yes. Newton’s second law states that force exerted on a particle is equal to the rate of change of linear
momentum with respect to time. Hence we can apply it for the cases where mass is not constant.
4. Newton’s Second law gives F = M * a in translation. What will be the equivalent equation in rotational
motion?
a. Torque (T) = Inertia ( I ) x Angular acceleration (α )
KE = ½ * M V2 + ½ * I ω2
= Translational KE + Rotational KE
FEA Question 4
Is stress dependant on material?
My answer
NO stress is not dependent on material,its only depends on force per unit area.
FEA Question 5
What is Hookes law? Write down the formula.
stress by strain=e
FEA Question 6
When a bar (fixed at one end) is acted upon by a force, how do you determine the elongation?
A) Deflection can be found by pl^3/3ei ( simple maclay method)