Finite Element Method

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Unit - I
1. Finite Element analysis developed by
A. Mechanical Engineers
B. Aircraft Engineers
C. Structural engineers
D. Automobiles Engineers
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
2. Development of finite element method began in the year

A. 1945
B. 1947
C. 1953
D. 1954
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
3. FEM used in the structural engineering by

A. Levy
B. Hrennikoff
C. Argyis
D. Kelsey
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
4. Flexibility matris introduced by

A. Levy
B. Hrennikoff
C. Argyis
D. Kelsey
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
5. Stiffnes matris introduced by

A. Levy
B. Hrennikoff
C. Argyis
D. Kelsey
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
6. Force method is otherwise known as

A. Displacement method
B. Compactability method
C. Flexibility method
D. Stiffness method
Ans: C
Explanation: -
Question Type: Moderately Easy
7. By using energy principles,______ develop the matrix analysis method.

A. Kelsely
B. Argyris
C. Clough
D. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: D
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8. The term finite element was coined by

A. Kelsely
B. Argyris
C. Clough
D. Hrennikoff
Ans: C
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9. ___________ extended the methods to visco elasticity problems

A. Kelsely
B. Zinkiewicz
C. Clough
D. Hrennikoff
Ans: D
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10. Szabo and lee introduced the

A. Weighted Residuals method
B. Rayleigh-ritz method
C. Matrix analysis
D. All the above
Ans: A
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11. The term FEM coined by clough in

A. 1954
B. 1960
C. 1953
D. 1947
Ans: B
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12. Argyris and Kelsely devolp the matrix analysis in

A. 1954
B. 1960
C. 1953
D. 1947
Ans: A
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13. Turner applied the Fem concept for thermal analysis in _____.
A. 1954
B. 1961
C. 1953
D. 1947
Ans: B
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14. _________ applied the Fem concept in thermal analysis.

A. Turner
B. Argyris
C. Clough
D. Hrennikoff
Ans: A
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15. Gallagher introduced the Fem in

A. Elastic material
B. Plastic material
C. Linear problem
D. Non linearity problem
Ans: D
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16. Gallagher introduced the Fem in Elastic material.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
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17. __________ introduced the Fem in Non linear problems.

A. Gallagher
B. Padlog
C. Parekh
D. Turner
Ans: A
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18. In flexibility method _______ are considered as a unknown

A. Displacement
B. Force
C. Equilibrium
D. All the above
Ans: B
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19. In Stiffness method _______ are considered as a unknown

A. Displacement
B. Force
C. Equilibrium
D. All the above
Ans: A
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Question Type: Moderate
20. In flexibility method , displacement are considered as a unknown

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
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21. In stiffness method , displacement are considered as a unknown

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
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22. Which method is more suitable for Fem analysis

A. Displacement
B. Stiffness
C. Force
D. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: D
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23. Subdiving a structure into number of small elemnt is known as

A. Partition
B. Discretization
C. Splitting
D. All the above
Ans: B
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24. In FEM, a bar and beam are considered as a

A. 1D
B. 2D
C. 3D
D. None of the above
Ans: A
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25. In FEM, a tetrahedral and hexahedral are considered as a

A. 1D
B. 2D
C. 3D
Ans: A
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26. In FEM, a triangular and rectangular are considered as a

A. 1D
B. 2D
C. 3D
Ans: B
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27. After discretization process, the number of nodes in ________ side reduce the unknown equation
A. Longer
B. shorter
C. diagonal
D. both (a) and (c)
Ans: B
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28. By using the polynomial types of interpolation function the results will be accurate.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
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29. The individuals elements equation are added together by using a

A. Stiffness matrix method
B. Flexibility matrix method
C. Superposition
D. All the above
Ans: C
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30. Global stiffness matrix is a

A. Singular Matrix
B. Triangular matrix
C. Tetrahedral Matrix
D. Hexagonal Matrix
Ans: A
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31. Global matrix is a singular matrix because it determinant is equal to

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Zero
Ans: D
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32. To remove the singularity matrix, boundary condition applied.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
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33. Discretization and numbering of nodes and elements are

A. Preprocessing
B. Postprocessing
C. Analysis
D. All the above
Ans: A
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34. The process of uniting the various element together is called

A. Discretization
B. Assembly
C. Element
D. Continuum
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Moderately Difficult
35. The force that act at each nodal point are called
A. Nodal forces
B. Nodal Load
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: C
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36. The nodal displacement is known as

A. Degree of freedom
B. Displacement
C. Redanancy
D. Nodal reaction
Ans: A
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37. Continuum is otherwise is known as

A. Natural discretization
B. Artificial discretization
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: B
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38. When the size of the element is small, the final solution is more accurate.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
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39. ________ is defined as the ratio of the largest dimension of the element to the smallest dimension.
A. Aspect Ratio
B. Length Ratio
C. Breath Ratio
D. Depth Ratio
Ans: A
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40. A small unit having definite shape of geometry and nodes is called
A. Finite element
B. Discretization
C. Assembly
D. Both (b) and (c)
Ans: A
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41. Truss element are known as

A. 1D
B. 2D
C. 3D
Ans: A
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42. The displacement at each nodal point is obtained is known as

A. Structural problem
B. Non-Structural problem
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
43. Temperature or fluid pressure at each nodal point is obtained is known as

A. Structural problem
B. Non-Structural problem
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: B
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44. Analysis and evalution of the solution results is referred as

A. Pre Processing
B. Post Processing
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: B
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45. During discretization process, the places are necessary to place a node
A. Concentrated load acting point
B. Cross section changing point
C. Sudden change in load point
D. All the above
Ans: D
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46. The solution of the problem does not vary with time is known as
A. Static analysis
B. Dynamic analysis
C. Kinematic analysis
D. All the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Difficult
47. The solution of the problem vary with time is known as

A. Static analysis
B. Dynamic analysis
D. All the above
Ans: B
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48. Stress analysis on the beam is the example for _________.

A. Static analysis
B. Dynamic analysis
D. All the above
Ans: A
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49. Vibration analysis problem is an example for

A. Static analysis
B. Dynamic analysis
D. All the above
Ans: B
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50. The ratio of length to breadth is known as aspect ratio

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
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Unit - II
1. A bar member resist ______ loads
A. Axial
B. Lateral
C. Twisting
D. All the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
2. A beam member resist________ loads.

A. Axial
B. Lateral
C. Twisting
D. All the above
Ans: D
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
3. In one dimensional, every nodes has _______ degree of freedom
A. 1
B. 3
C. 2
D. 0
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
4. A six noded finite element have______ degree of freedom in 1D.

A. 1
B. 4
C. 2
D. 6
Ans: D
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
5. Total weightage of natural co-ordinates at any point is

A. 1
B. 3
C. 2
D. 0
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
6. Calculate the value of dA
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: D
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7. Calculate the value of ∫ L1L22 L33 dA
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: A
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8. Calculate the value of L1L2 dx
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: C
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9. Determine the value of L13 dx
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: B
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10. The shape functions for two dimensional elements are

A. Zero
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
Ans: A
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11. In stiffness matrix, determinate is equal to

A. Zero
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
Ans: A
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12. Stiffness matrix is a ________ matrix

A. Diagonal
B. Identical
C. Symmetric
D. unsymmetric
Ans: C
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13. The global stiffness matrix is calculated by
A. Number of nodes * DOF per node
B. Number of element * DOF per node
C. Number of co-ordinates * DOF per node
D. Number of forces * DOF per node
Ans: A
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14. The total potential energy of a body is defined as the sum of the total strain and the potential energy of
the ______ .
A. Internal forces
B. External forces
C. Internal strain
D. External strain
Ans: B
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15. The displacement equation satisfy the internal compatibility and the boundary conditions is known as
________.
A. Potential energy
B. Strain energy
C. Traction force
D. Surface force
Ans: A
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16. When a stationary property of a total potential energy is greater than zero is known as
A. Stable equilibrium
B. Neutral equilibrium
C. Unstable equilibrium
D. Static equilibrium
Ans: A
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17. When a stationary property of a total potential energy is equal to zero is known as
Ans: B
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18. When a stationary property of a total potential energy is less than zero is known as
Ans: C
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19. When a total potential energy is equal to zero is known as unstable equilibrium
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
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20. When a total potential energy is greater than zero is known as unstable equilibrium
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
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21. The potential energy is _______ for stable condition.

A. Zero
B. Unchanging
C. Maximum
D. Minimum
Ans: D
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22. The potential energy is _______ for neutral condition.

A. Zero
B. Unchanging
C. Maximum
D. Minimum
Ans: D
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23. The potential energy is _______ for unstable condition.

A. Zero
B. Unchanging
C. Maximum
D. Minimum
Ans: D
Explanation: -
24. A body is in equilibrium, if the internal forces equal the external works for every kinematically
admissible displacement field is known as____________.
A. Virtual work
B. Real work
C. Potential energy
D. Strain energy
Ans: A
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25. There are _____ types of boundary conditions.

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Ans: B
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26. The boundary condition are applied in terms of field variable is known as
A. Primary boundary condition
B. Secondary boundary condition
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Ans: A
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27. The boundary condition which are in the differential form of field variables is known
as____________.
A. Primary boundary condition
B. Secondary boundary condition
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these
Ans: B
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28. A small units having definite shape of geometry and nodes

A. Element
B. Finite element
C. Nodes
D. All the aboves
Ans: B
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29. Finite element has a specific structural shape and is inter- connected with the adjacent element by
________.
A. Nodes
B. Element
C. Discretization
D. All the above
Ans: D
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30. At the nodes __________ are located.

A. Joints
B. Element
C. Discretization
D. Degree of freedom
Ans: D
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31. Analysis and evaluation of solution is referred as __________.

A. Preprocessing
B. Post processing
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: B
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32. The process of uniting the various elements together is called ________ .
A. Element
B. Nodes
C. Assemblage
Ans: C
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33. The advantages of post processing

A. Result obtained in graphical form
B. Contour diagram obtained
C. Time saving
D. All the above
Ans: D
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34. The FEM software are

A. ANSYS
B. NASTRAN
C. COSMOS
D. All the above
Ans: D
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35. The expression of stiffness matrix for one dimensional bar element is
A. [K] =
B. [K] =
C. [K] =
D. [K] =
Ans: A
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36. In stiffness matrix, the element is unstable, therefore the determinate is ______.
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Ans: A
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37. The expression of shape function N and displacement u for one dimensional bar element
A. U = N1u1 + N2u2
B. U = N1u2 + N2u1
C. U = N1u1 + N2v2
D. U = N1u2 + N2v1
Ans: A
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38. The potential energy is maximum for unstable conditions.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
39. Total weightage of natural co-ordinates at any point is equal to one.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
40. Stiffness matrix is a diagonal matrix.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
41. If a system has finite number of degree of freedom (q1,q2,and q3), then the potential energy expressed
as, potential energy = f (q1,q2,and q3)
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
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42. Calculate the length of bar if node at I point is 20mm and 36 mm at the 2 nodal point.
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16
Ans: D
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43. Calculate the displacement at the X = L/2 , if u1 = 5mm and u2 = 8mm

A. 5.75 mm
B. 6 mm
C. 6.5 mm
D. 4 mm
Ans: C
Explanation: -

A. 5.75 mm
B. 6 mm
C. 6.5 mm
D. 4 mm
Ans: B
Explanation: -

A. 5.75 mm
B. 6 mm
C. 6.5 mm
D. 4 mm
Ans: A
Explanation: -
46. The expression for the force vector is, F
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: A
Explanation: -
47. The aspect ratio od a two dimensional problem domain will be

A. 1:1:1
B. 1:1:3
C. 1:1:6
D. 1:1:10
Ans: D
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48. In the plane stress problems which of the following dimensions is comparatively smaller
A. length
B. breadth
C. thickness
D. all the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
49. The nature of internal stresses in a thin plate will be

A. in-plane
B. out-plane
C. both side
D. along thickness
Ans: A
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50. The strain component along Z direction in a thin plate is due to _____ effect.
A. Aspect ratio
B. Poissons ratio
C. Dupit
D. all of these
Ans: B
Explanation: -
51. The element consisting more than than two nodes is known as _________ element.
A. 1D
B. 2D
C. 3D
D. 4D
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
Unit - III
1. The element consisting more than than two nodes is known as 2D element.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
2. Parallelogram element are considered as a 3D

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
3. In a _________ normal stress and shear stress perpendicular to the plane are assumed to be zero.
A. Plane stress analysis
B. Plan strain analysis
C. Normal plane
D. Tangentical plane
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
4. In stress analysis, shear stress and normal stress acting perpendicular to the plane are assumed to
be_____.
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
5. The examples for plane stress analysis are

A. Plates with holes
B. Plate with fillets
C. Dams and pipes subjects to loads
D. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: D
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
6. In a _________ normal strain and shear strain perpendicular to the plane are assumed to be zero.
A. Plane stress analysis
B. Plane strain analysis
C. Normal plane
D. Tangentical plane
Ans: B
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7. In strain analysis, shear strain and normal strain acting perpendicular to the plane are assumed to
be_____.
A. 0
B. 1
C. Equal
D. 2
Ans: A
Explanation: -
8. The examples for plane strain analysis are

A. Plates with holes
B. Plate with fillets
C. Dams and pipes subjects to loads
D. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: C
Explanation: -
9. Quadrilateral element are considered as a

A. 1D
B. 2D
C. 3D
D. 4D
Ans: A
Explanation: -
10. In two dimensional element, a three noded element has ______ degree of freedom.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 0
Ans: C
Explanation: -
11. In stiffness matrix, determinate is equal to one

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
12. A three noded triangular element is known as
A. CST
B. LST
C. MST
Ans: A
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13. The constant strain triangular element has _________ unknown displacement.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 0
Ans: C
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14. The constant strain triangular element has _________ degree of freedom.
A. 3
B. 4
C. 6
D. 0
Ans: C
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15. If N1 = 0.42, N2 = 0.11 calculate N3

A. 0.47
B. 0.40
C. 0.50
D. 0.55
Ans: A
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16. A six noded triangular element is known as ___________.

A. CST
B. LST
C. MST
D. QST
Ans: B
Explanation: -
17. The LST has ________ unknown displacement.

A. 6
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
Ans: D
Explanation: -
18. The LST has __________ degree of freedom.

A. 6
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
Ans: D
Explanation: -
19. Ten noded triangular element is known as

A. CST
B. LST
C. MST
D. QST
Ans: D
Explanation: -
20. Ten noded triangular element is known as.,

A. Cubic displacement triangle
B. constant strain triangle
C. Linear strain triangle
Ans: A
Explanation: -
21. The point in ehich the entire structure are defined using co-ordinates is known as
A. Local co-ordinates
B. Global co-ordinates
C. Natural co-ordinates
Ans: B
Explanation: -
22. The co-ordinates used to define any point inside the element by set of dimensionless number is known
as _______.
Ans: C
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23. When an separate co-ordinates is used to define an every element is known as______.
Ans: A
Explanation: -
24. When a force is distributed on every elemental volume of a body is known as

A. Point force
B. Traction force
C. Body force
D. All the above
Ans: C
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25. When a force acting on the surface of the body is known as
A. Point force
B. Traction force
C. Body force
D. All the above
Ans: B
Explanation: -
26. When a force is acting at a particular point is known as

A. Point force
B. Traction force
C. Body force
D. All the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
27. Self weight due to gravity is an example for____________.

A. Point force
B. Traction force
C. Body force
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
28. Frictional resistance, viscous drag are examples for

A. Point force
B. Traction force
C. Body force
D. All the above
Ans: B
Explanation: -
29. The loads are acts only at a nodal point in a element.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
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30. The loads can acts anywhere in the element.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
31. ________ axes are only in an element.

C. Local axes
D. Global axes
Ans: C
Explanation: -
32. ________define for the entire system.

C. Local axes
D. Global axes
Ans: D
Explanation: -
33. In local axes the element gets changes in orientation of the element.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
34. In global exes, the elements will be same for all the direction.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
35. Local axes define for the entire system.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
36. Global axes define for the entire system.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
37. N1, N2 and N3 are known as interpolation function.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
38. Shape function are used to express the

A. Geometry of the element
B. Shape of the element
C. Size of the element
D. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: D
Explanation: -
39. Interpolation function are otherwise known as the

A. Field variables
B. Shape function
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: C
Explanation: -
40. Shape function is otherwise known as a interpolation function.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
41. The shape function has unit value at one nodal point and _____ value at other nodal point.
A. Zero
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
Ans: A
Explanation: -
42. The sum of the shape function is equal to__________.

A. Zero
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
Ans: B
Explanation: -
43. In plane stress analysis, normal stress is zero along

A. X plane
B. Y plane
C. Z plane
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
44. In plane stress analysis, shear stress are assumed to be zero along
A. XZ plane
B. YZ plane
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: C
Explanation: -
45. In plane strain analysis, shear strain are assumed to be zero along
A. XZ plane
B. YZ plane
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: C
Explanation: -
46. In plane strain analysis, normal strain is zero along

A. X plane
B. Y plane
C. Z plane
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
47. The sum of the element in any column is equal to

A. Zero
B. One
C. Two
D. Three
Ans: A
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48. 1 Giga Pascal is equal to

A. 1 x 109 N/m2
B. 1 x 103 N/m2
C. 0.1 x 104 N/m2
D. All the above
Ans: D
Explanation: -
49. Prototypes models are used in

A. Experimental methods
B. Analytical methods
C. Numerical methods
D. Theoretical methods
Ans: A
Explanation: -
50. Mathematical equations are used in

A. Experimental methods
B. Analytical methods
C. Numerical methods
D. None of the above.
Ans: A
Explanation: -
51. The elements which are having regular shape and dimensions with natural corodinates are known as
real element
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
52. The isoparametric mapping is the mapping of local coordinate system to global coordinate system
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
53. in the mapped coordinates , the value of shape function for a given node is
A. 0
B. 0.5
C. 1
D. 2
Ans: C
Explanation: -
54. The number of unknowns for a 2D four noded isoparametric quadrilateral element is
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Ans: D
Explanation: -
55. In gaussian quadrarue for the given function f(x) = 8x7 + 7x6 the number of sampling points would
be_________
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Ans: C
Explanation: -
56. The circular footing resting on a soil mass is a practical example for
A. Isoparametric element
B. Axisymmetric elements
C. both A and B
D. none of these
Ans: B
Explanation: -
57. The axisymmetric elements are mostly used in __________problems

A. truss element
B. plate bending
C. heat transfer
D. beam
Ans: C
Explanation: -
58. The internal angles of quadrilateral elements ranges between

A. 10 and 150
B. 15 and 165
C. 20 and 180
D. 25 and 180
Ans: B
Explanation: -
59. The boundary conditions for axisymmetric element problems are of ____________in nature.
A. linear
B. uniform
C. variable
D. none of these
Ans: B
Explanation: -
60. For linear elements the midpoints are superconvergent with respect to derivatives, i.e. most accurate
derivatives are calculated there. These are called the _____________ points.
A. BARHIGH
B. BEAMHIGH
C. BARLOW
D. BEAMLOW
Ans: C
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
61. The process of complex domain is divided into simple geometrical shapes called
A. Merge
B. Discretization
C. Mesh
D. Element
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
12. The finite element method provides an approximate solution

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
13. The element are connected at points called

A. element
B. point
C. nodes
D. control point
Ans: C
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
14. The assemblage of element is called

A. mesh
B. node
C. element
D. point
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
15. . The finite element mesh is represented by equation to find unknowns at node
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
16. The FEM solution is exact

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
17. FEM is used to analysis the earthquake

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
18. Transient heat analysis Means

A. steady state
B. temperature constant with time
C. displacement varying with the time
D. temperature varying with the time
Ans: D
Explanation: -
19. The unit of stress is

A. m2/N
B. N/m2
C. m2N
D. Nm2
Ans: B
Explanation: -
20. The unit of strain is
A. m
B. no unit
C. Nm
D. N/m
Ans: B
Explanation: -
21. The initial stress signifies the stress present before the deformation allowed
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
22. Which software package do not support FEM ?
A. SAP
B. Ansys
C. Pro-E
D. Hypermesh
Ans: C
Explanation: -
23. ANSYS is not used in FEM

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
24. SAP used in FEM

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
25. The numerical method can be used to obtain _________ solution when an analytical solution is
possible
A. approximate
B. partial
C. exact
D. None of these
Ans: C
Explanation: -
26. The numerical method can be used to obtain _________ solution when an analytical solution is not
possible.
A. approximate
B. exact
C. partial
D. none of these
Ans: A
Explanation: -
27. FEM is used in analysis of robots

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
28. In collocation method, the weighted functions are __________ function

A. reaction
B. impulse
C. residual
D. unity
Ans: B
Explanation: -
29. The least square method uses ________ as the weighting function
A. impulse
B. unity
C. reaction
D. residual
Ans: D
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
30. The weighted function for sub domain method is
A. unity
B. residual
C. impulse
D. unity
Ans: A
Explanation: -
81. The number of weighting functions not equal the number of unknown coefficients in the approximate
solution
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
82. The internal energy stored in the spring is
A. kd/4
B. kd/2
C. kd2/2
D. k2d/4
Ans: C
Explanation: -
83. The force applied in the spring is

A. k/d
B. kd
C. d/k
D. kd/2
Ans: B
Explanation: -
84. The load (P) displacement (d) relation for the loaded spring is
A. kd=P
B. d/k=P
C. k/d=P
D. p/k=d
Ans: A
Explanation: -
85. The relation between strain-displacement matrix (B), nodal displacement vector (d) and strain
vector(e) is
A. d=Be
B. B=d/e
C. B=de
D. e=Bd
Ans: D
Explanation: -
86. For linear elastic material, the stress-strain relations comes from ________ law
A. Hooke law
B. Pascal law
C. Charles law
D. none
Ans: A
Explanation: -
87. The sum of shape functions over the element is always equal to
A. 2
B. 0
C. 1
D. -1
Ans: C
Explanation: -
88. The number of nodes of a quadratic one dimensional element are

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Ans: C
Explanation: -
89. For one dimensional linear element, the shape function N1 has the value _____ at node1 and ______
at node2
A. 0,1
B. 0,0
C. 1,1
D. 1,0
Ans: D
Explanation: -
90. The axisymmetric problems are solved using a _________coordinate system

A. spherical
B. global
C. cylindrical
D. cartesian
Ans: C
Explanation: -
91. In the plane stress problem, all stress component in the z direction is
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. -1
Ans: A
Explanation: -
92. If the number of DOF of the model is finite, the model is called
A. discrete and continuous
B. continuous
C. discontnuous
D. discrete
Ans: A
Explanation: -
93. Forcing vector represents

A. heat flux
B. displacement
C. pressure
D. temperature
Ans: A
Explanation: -
94. State vector represents

A. heat flux
B. velocity
C. displacement
D. force
Ans: C
Explanation: -
95. Forcing vector represents

A. pressure
B. temperature
C. element force
D. displacement
Ans: C
Explanation: -
96. State vector represent the following

A. velocity
B. element force
C. stress/strain
D. heat flux
Ans: C
Explanation: -
97. Forcing vector represents the following

A. moment
B. displacement
C. stress/strain
D. element
Ans: D
Explanation: -
98. State vector represent

A. plane stress
B. plane strain
C. displacement
D. element
Ans: A
Explanation: -
99. Mesh generation program involved in

A. globalization
B. postprocessor
C. preprocessor
D. discretization
Ans: C
Explanation: -
100. In _____________, the co-ordinate axes are placed on the elements in such a way that their origin is
at the one end of the element or at the centre of the element.
A. natural co-ordinate system
B. local co-ordinate system
C. global co-ordinate system
D. all of the above
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Unit - IV
1. The isoparametric concept was bought by
A. Taig
B. B.M.Irons
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: C
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
2. The isoparametric concept introduced by Taig.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
3. The isoparametric concept introduced by Taig and Irons

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
4. If the number of nodes used for defining the geometry is more than number of nodes used for defining
the displacements is known as
B. Superparametric element
C. Subparametric element
D. All the above
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
5. If the number of nodes used for defining the geometry is less than number of nodes used for defining
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
6. If the number of nodes used for defining the geometry is same the number of nodes used for defining
D. All the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
7. If the number of nodes used for defining the geometry is more than number of nodes used for defining
the displacements is known as Subparametric element
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
8. Beam element is not an isoparametric element since the geometry and displacement are defined by
different order interpolation functions.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
9. A natural coordinates lies between __________.

A. Zero
B. one
C. Infinity
D. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: D
Explanation: -
10. A simple natural coordinates lies between __________.

A. 0
B. 1
C. -1
D. Both (b) and (c)
Ans: D
Explanation: -
11. A natural coordinates lies between 0 to 1.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
12. The geometric boundary conditions are displacement, slope, etc.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
13. The natural boundary conditions are bending moment and shear force.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
14. ___________ is the basic of finite element method

A. Discretization
B. Separation
C. Division
D. All the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
15. The finite element has a specific structural shape and is inter- connected with the adjacent element by
nodes.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
16. Displacement at each nodal point is obtained in ________ problem.

A. Structural
B. Non-structural
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: A
Explanation: -
17. By the displacements method_______ calculated in each element.

A. Stress
B. Strain
C. Shear
D. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: D
Explanation: -
18. Temperature or fluid pressure at each nodal point is obtained in ______ problem.
A. Structural
B. Non-structural
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: B
Explanation: -
19. By using the temperature or fluid pressure, heat flow and fluid flow for each element can be
calculated.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
20. Analysis and evaluation of the solution result is referred to as post processing.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
21. Post processing help the user to interpret the result by displaying them in graphical form
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
22. When the force or reaction act at nodal point node is subjected to deformation.
A. Deformation
B. Displacement
C. Degree of freedom
D. All the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
23. The deformation at each nodal point includes displacement rotation and strains are known as
____________.
A. Deformation
B. Displacement
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
24. The art of subdividing a structure in to convenient number of smaller components is known as
discretization
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
25. The process of uniting the various elements together is called _______.
A. Discretization
B. Assembling
D. All the above
Ans: B
Explanation: -
26. Local axis are established in an element.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
27. Local axis change in orientation of the element.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
28. The direction differs from element to element in Global axis

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
29. Global axes are defined for the entire system.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
30. Global axis are same in direction for all the elements even though the elements are differently
oriented.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
31. A body is in equilibrium if the internal virtual work equals the external virtual work for the every
kinematically admissible displacement field.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
32. When the aspect ratio increases the accuracy of the solution___________.
A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Equal
D. Zero
Ans: A
Explanation: -
33. The ratio of the largest dimension of the element to the smallest dimension
A. Aspect Ratio
B. Isoparametric element
C. Axisymmetric element
D. None of these
Ans: A
Explanation: -
34. Ritz method is integral approach method which is useful for solving complex structural problem,
encountered in finite element analysis.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
35. The solution of the problem does not vary with time is known as
A. Static analysis
B. Dynamic Analysis
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. All the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
36. The solution of the problem varies with time is known as

A. Static analysis
B. Dynamic Analysis
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. All the above
Ans: B
Explanation: -
37. Plane stress is defined to be a state of stress in which the normal stress and shear stress directed
perpendicular to the plane are assumed to be zero.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
38. Plane strain is defined to be state of strain normal to the x,y plane and the shear strains are assumed to
be zero.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
39. The truss elements are the part of a truss structure linked together by point joint which transmits only
axial force to the element.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
40. In guass quadrature, the weightage for a case of single sampling pont is
A. 00
B. 01
C. 02
D. 03
Ans: C
Explanation: -
41. The other name for Quadrilateral 8 element is

B. CST element
C. Serendipity element
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
42. The displacement for a three noded CST element willbe of ____________ in nature.
A. Quadratic
B. linear
C. both a and b
D. None of these
Ans: B
Explanation: -
43. The displacement for a six noded LST element will be of _______ in nature.
A. linear
B. quadratic
C. non linear
D. triangular
Ans: B
Explanation: -
44. Two dimensional elements are define by three or more nodes in a two dimensional plane.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
45. If an element has negative value, it can be used for isoparametric mapping.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
46. The matrix ratio of area of real element to the master elemenmt gives rise to _________ matrix.
A. stiffness
B. flexibility
C. Jacobi
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
47. The numerical integration techniques are used to form explicit formula in isoparametric formulations
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
48. The importance of numerical integration in FEM has been coined by

A. C.F Gauss
B. Sir Hssac Newton
C. Leonbard Euler
D. Archimedes
Ans: B
Explanation: -
49. The numerical integration is done by using __________ function through a number of data points
with thevalues of function at their poits
A. Exponential function
B. Hyperbolic function
C. polynomial function
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
50. In numerical integration, the location of sampling points are at equal distances.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
51. When an 3D problem in engineering are solved by a 2D element is known as
A. Isoparametric Element
B. Superparametric Element
C. Subparametric Element
D. Axisymmetric Element
Ans: D
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
52. In axisymmetric problem, 3D problems in engineering exhibit _________ about an axis of rotation.
A. Symmetrical
B. Unsymmetrical
C. Equal
D. Zero
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
53. The location of sampling points are at equal distances

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
54. To ensure uniqueness of 1-1 mapping, the jacobian matrix should have a value greater than
____________in 1-1 mapping.
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Ans: A
Explanation: -
55. The elements which are havingregular shape and dimensions with natural corodinate are known as
A. master element
B. real element
C. both a and b
D. none of these
Ans: A
Explanation: -
56. An cartesian co-ordinate system, the values ranges from

A. 0 to 1
B. -1 to 1
C.
D.
Ans: C
Explanation: -
57. In natural coordinate system, the values of coordinate ranges from

A. 0 to 1
B. -1 to 1
C.
D.
Ans: B
Explanation: -
58. Laminar flow analysis deals with the problems where the
A. high viscosty and slow moving
B. low viscosity and slow moving
C. low viscosity and fast moving
D. high viscosity and fast moving
Ans: A
Explanation: -
59. Turbulent flow analysis deals with the problems where the
A. viscosity is high and velocity is high
B. viscocity is high and velocity is low

C. viscosity is low and velocity is high
D. viscosity is low and velocity is low
Ans: C
Explanation: -
60. The density may change in incompressible flow

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
61. The geometry of the element is defined by the placement of ________ points
A. control
B. nodal
C. co-ordinate
D. None of these
Ans: A
Explanation: -
62. Degrees of freedom are defined as the values of a primary field variable at ______ points
A. co-ordinate
B. spline
C. nodal
D. control
Ans: C
Explanation: -
63. boundary is a series of connected curves that enclose an area that we want to mesh
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
64. Each element poseses a set of distinguishing point called

A. control point
B. nodal point
C. co-ordinate point
D. none of these
Ans: B
Explanation: -
65. Nodal point is a home for DOF

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
66. The geometry of the element is defined by placement of _________ points

A. nodal
B. control
C. co-ordinate
D. All the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
67. Which one is one dimensional element

A. triangle
B. line
C. tetrahedral
D. quadrilateral
Ans: B
Explanation: -
68. In beam, if a load is distributed uniformly throughout, then it is called as

A. U.D.L
B. U.V.L
C. concentrated load
D. none of the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
69. A bar is a structural member which carries -------- loads only.
A. transverse
B. axial
C. twisting
Ans: B
Explanation: -
70. A beam is a structural member which carries ------------ loads.

A. transverse and twisting
B. axial
C. both (a) and (b)
Ans: A
Explanation: -
71. A beam is a structural member which can carry ------------.

A. transverse point load
B. transverse U.D.L
C. transverse U.V.L
D. all of the above
Ans: D
Explanation: -
72. A truss is a member which carries loads at

A. nodes
B. throughout
C. both (a) and (b)
Ans: C
Explanation: -
73. A bar and beam element can be defined in terms of only one spatial co-ordinate
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
74. A bar and beam element can be defined in terms of only two spatial co-ordinate
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
75. A bar element is treated as ------------ element

A. one dimensional
B. two dimensional
C. three dimensional
D. all the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
76. A beam element is treated as ------------ element.
A. three dimensional
B. two dimensional
C. one dimensional
D. all the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
77. A truss element is treated as one dimensional element

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
78. The sum of shape function is equal to unity.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
79. The shape functions for two dimensional element are zero along each side that the node degree of
freedoms not touch.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
80. The shape functions for two dimensional element are unity along each side that the node degree of
freedoms not touch.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
81. The shape functions are always polynomial of the same type as the original interpolation equation.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
82. Which one of the following equation is linear approximation for one dimensional problem
A. u = u0 + a1x
B. u(x,y) = a0 + a1x+ a2y
C. u = a0 + a1x +a2x2
D. u(x,y) = a0 + a1x + a2y + a3x2 + a4y2 + a5xy
Ans: A
Explanation: -
83. For constant strain triangle (CST) element, the shape functions
A. N1+ N2 +N3 = 1
B. N1+ N2 +N3 = 0
C. N1+ N2 +N3 = 2
D. N1+ N2 +N3 = -1
Ans: A
Explanation: -
84. Which one of following displacement function is 2nd order polynomial

A. u = a1 + a2x
B. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2
C. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3
D. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3 +a5x4
Ans: B
Explanation: -
85. Which one of following displacement function is 1st order polynomial

A. u = a1 + a2x
B. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2
C. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3
D. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3 +a5x4
Ans: A
Explanation: -
86. Which one of following displacement function is 4th order polynomial

A. u = a1 + a2x
B. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2
C. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3
D. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3 +a5x4

Ans: D
Explanation: -
87. Which one of following displacement function is 3rd order polynomial

A. u = a1 + a2x
B. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2
C. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3
D. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3 +a5x4

Ans: C
Explanation: -
88. The sum of shape function is equal to -1.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
89. Which one of the following element is used for curved boundary problems to get more approximate
solutions
A. quadratic element
B. linear element
C. all of the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
90. The stress and strain relationship is given by
A.
B.
C.
Ans: B
Explanation: -
91. The plane stress problem is one in which two dimensions, length and breadth are comparable and
thickness dimension is very small (less than 1/10).
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
92. The plane stress problem is one in which two dimensions, length and breadth are very small and
thickness dimension is comparable.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
93. In plane stress case, shear strains and are not equal to zero. But is zero.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
94. The submarine hulls are near vector variable geometry.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
95. The cooling towers are near vector variable geometry.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
96. The tangential strain axisymmetric problems is denoted by

A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: A
Explanation: -
97. The circumferential strain axisymmetric problems is denoted by

A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: A
Explanation: -
98. The shear strain axisymmetric problems is denoted by

A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: D
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
99. The axial strain axisymmetric problems is denoted by

A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
100. The radial strain for axisymmetric problems is given by
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
Portion - End Sem

Unit - V
1. Condition to be satisfy for axisymmetric problems are
A. Problem domain must be symmetric about the axis of revolution.
B. All boundary conditions must be symmetric about the axis of revolution.
C. All loading conditions must be symmetric about the axis of revolution.
D. All the above
Ans: D
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
2. 1D element is too small when compared to other 2D element.

A. Plane stress
B. Plane strain
C. Axissymmetric element
D. Isoparametric element
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
3. 1D element is too large when compared to other 2D element.

A. Plane stress
B. Plane strain
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
4. Geometric is symmetric about an axis.

A. Plane stress
B. Plane strain
Ans: C
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
5. Example for axisymmetric element are

A. Gear
B. Long pipe
C. Cooling tower
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
6. Example for plane stress element are

A. Gear
B. Long pipe
C. Cooling tower
D. All the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
7. Example for plane strain element are

A. Gear
B. Long pipe
C. Cooling tower
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
8. Assumption in the theory of pure torsion are

A. The material of the shaft is homogenous
B. Perfectly elastic
C. Obeys the Hooke’s law
D. All the above
Ans: D
Explanation: -
9. The transmission of energy from one region to another region due to temperature difference is known
as ___________.
A. Heat transfer
B. Heat conduction
C. Thermal transfer
D. Thermal conduction
Ans: A
Explanation: -
10. An Efficient Numerical Technique For Time Dependent Problems that is suitable For Complex Flows
With Interfaces And Benchmark this method for Single- And Multilayer Shear Flows For Which The
Normal Mode Expansion Provides An _________Solution of The Linear Stability Problem.
A. Exact
B. original
C. absolute
D. accurate
Ans: A
Explanation: -
11. _____provide solution for linear, nonlinear, steady state and transient heat transfer processes
including conduction, radiation and free convection.
A. NEI Thermal basic
B. LS- DYNA
C. NISA Heat
D. NISA
Ans: A
Explanation: -
12. ____________ is a general purpose finite element program to analyse a wide spectrum of problems
encountered in heat transfer dealing with concentrated heat flows, distributed heat flux, internal heat
generation, radiation effects and so on.
A. LS- DYNA
B. NISA
C. NISA Heat
D. NEI Thermal basic
Ans: C
Explanation: -
13. ___________is a general purpose finite element analysis soultion for small to complex assemblies
including linear statics, displacement,stress, strain , vibration and so on.
A. NISA
B. NASTRAN
C. MSC NASTRAN
D. ANSYS
Ans: C
Explanation: -
14. _________ unit value at one nodal point and zero value at other nodal points.
A. Shape function
B. Body force
C. Traction force
D. Point force
Ans: A
Explanation: -
15. The sum of shape function is equal to

A. Infinity
B. Zero
C. one
D. Equal
Ans: C
Explanation: -
16. Why polynomials are generally used as shape function

A. Differentiation and integration of polynomial are quit easy.
B. The accuracy of the result can be improved by increasing the order of the polynomial.
C. It is easy to formulate and computerize the finite element equations
D. All the above
Ans: D
Explanation: -
17. The assumption made for finding the forces in a truss

A. All the members are pin jointed.
B. The self weight of the members is neglected unless stated.
C. The truss is loaded only at the joint
D. All the above
Ans: D
Explanation: -
18. A body is in equilibrium if the internal virtual work equals the external virtual work
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
19. Three noded triangular elements are known as LST

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
20. The purpose of Isoparametric element are

A. It is difficult to represent the curved boundaries by straight edges finite elements
B. A large number of finite elements used to obtain reasonable resemblance between original body and
the assemblage.
C. Both (a) and (b)
Ans: C
Explanation: -
21. The numerical integration techniques are used to form explicit formula in isoparametric formulations
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
22. The importance of numerical integration in FEM has been coined by

A. C.F.Gauss
B. Sir Issac Newton
C. Leonbard Euler
D. Archimedes
Ans: B
Explanation: -
23. The numerical integration is done by using function through a number of data points coinciding with
the values of functions at these points.
A. Experimental function
B. Hyperbolic function
C. Polynomial function
D. All the above
Ans: C
Explanation: -
24. The location of sampling points are at equal distances
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
25. The Jacobian should have a value greater than _________ in one -one mapping.
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Ans: A
Explanation: -
26. In Cartesian coordinates system the values ranges from

A. 0 to 1
B. -1 to 1
C. (-ve) infinity to (+ve) infinity
D. equal
Ans: D
Explanation: -
27. In natural coordinates system ranges from

A. 0 to 1
B. -1 to 1
C. (-ve) infinity to (+ve) infinity
D. equal
Ans: B
Explanation: -
28. __________ structural mechanics solution offer a broad spectrum of capabilities covering a range of
ananlysis types,elements, contact materilas, equation solvers has a CAD interface with the direct use of
direct model.
A. ABAQUS
B. NASTRAN
C. ANSYS
D. NISA
Ans: C
Explanation: -
29. ____________ performs static and Dynamic analysis and simulation on structures.
A. ANSYS
B. NASTRAN
C. NISA
D. ABAQUS
Ans: D
Explanation: -
30. Pre and Post Processing GUI interface available with the package can be used for visualization and
animation.
A. NASTRAN
B. ANSYS
C. COMSOL
D. ABAQUS
Ans: D
Explanation: -
31. Which structural software can apply in fatigue analysis for body work structures, axle components,
body work structures,crankshafts, rotary blades for wind power station?
A. MSC NASTRAN
B. Nei FATIGUE
C. STAAD
D. NISA
Ans: B
Explanation: -
32. __________ is a FEM software for design and analysis to address the automotive, Aerospace, Energy,
power, civil, electronics and sporting Goods industries.
A. Nei FATIGUE
B. MSC-NASTRAN
C. NISA
D. STAAD
Ans: C
Explanation: -
33. Which STAAD family of FEM Analysis and Design packages can be used for typical structures such
as multistoreyed building, culverts, bridges,stadium,towers, marine structure etc?
A. STAAD Pro/STAAD beava
B. STAAD Pro/STAAD eava
C. STAAD Pro/STAAD beva
D. STAAD Pro/STAAD bava
Ans: A
Explanation: -
34. ______________ is a software package of groundwater modelling system for ground water model.
A. FEFLOW-F3
B. FEMWATER
C. STAAD FOUNDATION
D. STAADWATER
Ans: B
Explanation: -
35. The mechanism by which heat transfer in solids in contact with each other is known as
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. translation
D. all the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
36. The heat transfer between solid and fluid medium is known as
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. insulation
D. none of these
Ans: B
Explanation: -
37. The heat transfer between any two mediu without any transmission medium is known as
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Convection
D. insulation
Ans: C
Explanation: -
38. The coefficient of thermal conduction (k)ncannot be zero at all stress analysis problems
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
39. Who is the inventor of law of heat conduction?

A. Joseph Fourier
B. Robert Hooke
C. Jssach Newton
D. Pascal
Ans: A
Explanation: -
40. The temperature gradient is a ______________ quantity.

A. Scalar
B. vector
C. tensor
D. all the above
Ans: B
Explanation: -
41. The youngs modulus (E) in bar stress analysis problems is an equivalent for coefficient of thermal
conduction in 1D bar element
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
42. In the absence of heat generation inside the two noded bar element, the sum of heat inflows(P1 and
P2) will be
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Ans: A
Explanation: -
43. An elastic analysis cannot predict the response of a structure stressed beyond the elastic limit load,and
up to its failure load.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
44. An analysis of the post-plastic range is needed to predict eventual damages,and to determine the
deformations occurring.during the application of overloads.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
45. The ____________ in redundant structures permits a redistribution of stresses beyond the elastic
limit, allowing a structure to carry considerable additional loads.
A. Flexibility
B. Flexural rigidity
C. Stiffness
D. ductility
Ans: D
Explanation: -
46. The continuous load-deformation behavior of a ____________ structure stressed beyond its elastic
limit is needed to judge the effects of overloading.
A. stiffened bar
B. stiffened beam
C. stiffened girder
D. stiffened plate
Ans: D
Explanation: -
47. The behavior of the actual structure is assumed to be approximated by the behavior of the discretized
structure i.e. by an assemblage of finite elements having simple _____________ and being connected
so as to represent the actual continuum.
A. plastic properties
B. physical properties
C. elastic properties
D. chemical properties
Ans: C
Explanation: -
48. completeness is the only requirement which the displacement function must meet to arrive at a
convergent finiteelement solution.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
49. Some finite element ____________ matrices derived from discontinuous displacement functions yield
excellent results.
A. flexibility
B. stiffness
C. displacement
D. stress
Ans: B
Explanation: -
50. A __________ is called conforming if it is in equilibrium within the element and balances all
prescribed surface stresses.
A. strain field
B. stress field
C. scalar field
D. vector field
Ans: B
Explanation: -
51. A ---------------- is used to define any point inside the element by a set of dimensionless numbers,
whose magnitude never exceeds unity.
A. natural co-ordinate system
B. local co-ordinate system
C. global co-ordinate system
D. all of the above
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
52. --------------- used for finding the field variables like displacement, temperature and frequencies in
between the nodes with in the element can be expressed in terms of any kind of co-ordinate system.
A. Interpolation function
B. Shape function
C. either (a) or (b)

Ans: C
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
53. The shape function has unit value at the own nodal point and zero value at other nodal points.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
54. The sum of shape function is equal to zero.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
55. A beam whose both ends are fixed or built in walls is known as
A. cantilever beam
B. fixed beams
C. overhanging beam
D. continuous beams
Ans: B
Explanation: -
Question Type: Easy
56. A beam is normally horizontal and the loads acting on the beams are generally vertical.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
57. A beam is normally vertical and the loads acting on the beams are generally horizontal.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
58. A beam is normally horizontal and the loads acting on the beams are also horizontal.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
59. A beam is normally vertical and the loads acting on the beams are also vertical.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
60. The shape functions for two dimensional element are zero along each side that the degree of freedom
not touch.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
61. The shape functions of beam element are called ----------- shape function.
A. beam
B. hermite
C. Both (a) an (b)
Ans: B
Explanation: -
62. The sum of shape functions of beam element is

A. 0
B. 2
C. 1
D. -1
Ans: C
Explanation: -
63. Which one of following equation is called linear element equation

A. u = a1 + a2x
B. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2
C. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3
D. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3 +a5x4
Ans: A
Explanation: -
64. Which one of following equation is called higher order element equation
A. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3 +a5x4
B. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2
C. u = a1 + a2x + a3x2 + a4x3
D. all of the above
Ans: D
Explanation: -
65. In vector valued problems the field variable is a vector quantity like mass, volume, speed,
temperature, pressure which has only magnitude
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
66. In scalar valued problems the field variable is a scalar quantity like displacement, velocity,
acceleration, moments which has magnitude and direction associated with it
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
67. In scalar valued problems the field variable is a scalar quantity like mass, volume, speed, temperature,
pressure which has only magnitude
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
68. The shear stress and shear strain relationship is given by
A.
B.
C.
Ans: B
Explanation: -
69. The loading conditions must be symmetric about the axis of revolution in an axisymmetric problem
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
70. The boundary conditions must be vector variable in an axisymmetric problem

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
71. The material properties must be vector variable in a axisymmetric problem

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
72. The problem domain must be vector variable in a axisymmetric problem

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
73. The loading conditions must be vector variable for a axisymmetric problem
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
74. For two dimensional vector variable problems, the displacement and distributed body force values are
indicated by x-y plane.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
75. For two dimensional vector variable problems, the displacement and distributed body force values are
indicated by r-z plane.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
76. For two dimensional axisymmetric problems, the displacement and distributed body force values are
indicated by x-y plane.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
77. For two dimensional axisymmetric problems, the displacement and distributed body force values are
indicated by r-z plane.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
78. The radial strain for axisymmetric problems is denoted by

A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: C
Explanation: -
79. For axisymmetric element in [B] & [N] matrices, expression in terms of nodal coordinates is
expressed as
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: B
Explanation: -
80. For axisymmetric element in [B] & [N] matrices, expression in terms of nodal coordinates is
expressed as
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans: D
Explanation: -
81. For axisymmetric element, [B] matrix is called as strain - displacement matrix.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
82. For axisymmetric element, [B] matrix is called as stress - strain relationship matrix
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
83. For axisymmetric element, [D] matrix is called as strain - displacement matrix.
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
84. For axisymmetric element, [K] matrix is called as stiffness matrix.

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
85. For axisymmetric element, [D] matrix is called as stress - displacement matrix
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
86. For axisymmetric element, [B] matrix is called as stress - displacement matrix
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
87. For problems involving curved boundaries, isoparametric elements can be used
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
88. Assigning the material property is involved in

A. preprocessor
B. postprocessor
C. discretization
D. mesh
Ans: A
Explanation: -
89. Assembled element is called finite element model

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
90. A model is a symbolic device built to predict the behavior of the system
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
91. The term symbolic means that a model represents a system in terms of a symbol
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
92. The FEM is used to solve the nonlinear problem

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
93. A static analysis can be either linear or nonlinear

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
94. Modal analysis is used to determine the vibrational characteristic
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
95. A thermal analysis calculates the

A. strain
B. temperature distribution
C. pressure
D. stress
Ans: B
Explanation: -
96. The steady state thermal analysis means

A. the heat is constant
B. the heat is varying with the time
C. heat is fluctuational
D. the heat is not varying with the time
Ans: D
Explanation: -
97. The fluid flow analysis includes the mass and momentum equation
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: A
Explanation: -
98. Laminar flow analysis deals with the problems where the viscosity is low
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
99. Turbulent flow analysis deals with the problem where the viscosity is high
A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -
100. The density does not change in compressible flow

A. True
B. False
C. -
D. -
Ans: B
Explanation: -

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FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

2. Development of finite element method began in the year

3. FEM used in the structural engineering by

4. Flexibility matris introduced by

5. Stiffnes matris introduced by

6. Force method is otherwise known as

7. By using energy principles,______ develop the matrix analysis method.

8. The term finite element was coined by

9. ___________ extended the methods to visco elasticity problems

10. Szabo and lee introduced the

11. The term FEM coined by clough in

12. Argyris and Kelsely devolp the matrix analysis in

14. _________ applied the Fem concept in thermal analysis.

15. Gallagher introduced the Fem in

16. Gallagher introduced the Fem in Elastic material.

17. __________ introduced the Fem in Non linear problems.

18. In flexibility method _______ are considered as a unknown

19. In Stiffness method _______ are considered as a unknown

20. In flexibility method , displacement are considered as a unknown

21. In stiffness method , displacement are considered as a unknown

22. Which method is more suitable for Fem analysis

23. Subdiving a structure into number of small elemnt is known as

24. In FEM, a bar and beam are considered as a

25. In FEM, a tetrahedral and hexahedral are considered as a

26. In FEM, a triangular and rectangular are considered as a

29. The individuals elements equation are added together by using a

30. Global stiffness matrix is a

31. Global matrix is a singular matrix because it determinant is equal to

32. To remove the singularity matrix, boundary condition applied.

33. Discretization and numbering of nodes and elements are

34. The process of uniting the various element together is called

36. The nodal displacement is known as

37. Continuum is otherwise is known as

41. Truss element are known as

42. The displacement at each nodal point is obtained is known as

43. Temperature or fluid pressure at each nodal point is obtained is known as

44. Analysis and evalution of the solution results is referred as

47. The solution of the problem vary with time is known as

48. Stress analysis on the beam is the example for _________.

49. Vibration analysis problem is an example for

50. The ratio of length to breadth is known as aspect ratio

2. A beam member resist________ loads.

4. A six noded finite element have______ degree of freedom in 1D.

5. Total weightage of natural co-ordinates at any point is

6. Calculate the value of dA

7. Calculate the value of ∫ L1L22 L33 dA

9. Determine the value of L13 dx

10. The shape functions for two dimensional elements are

11. In stiffness matrix, determinate is equal to

12. Stiffness matrix is a ________ matrix

21. The potential energy is _______ for stable condition.

22. The potential energy is _______ for neutral condition.

23. The potential energy is _______ for unstable condition.

25. There are _____ types of boundary conditions.

28. A small units having definite shape of geometry and nodes

30. At the nodes __________ are located.

31. Analysis and evaluation of solution is referred as __________.

33. The advantages of post processing

34. The FEM software are

39. Total weightage of natural co-ordinates at any point is equal to one.

40. Stiffness matrix is a diagonal matrix.

43. Calculate the displacement at the X = L/2 , if u1 = 5mm and u2 = 8mm

44. Calculate the displacement at the X = L/3 , if u1 = 5mm and u2 = 8mm