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Q.no 1. For thermal analysis, the field variable is
A : Stress
B : Strain
C : Displacement
D : Temperature
Q.no 2. If a system is subjected to an external force, then the resulting vibration is

known as
A : Free vibration
B : Forced vibration
C : Damped Vibration
D : Undamped vibration
Q.no 3. For 1D element, number of nodes are
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:4
Q.no 4. The analysis used to find natural frequencies using FEA software is,
A : Static structural analysis
B : Transient analysis
C : Modal analysis
D : Harmonic analysis
Q.no 5. The numerical procedure for analysis of complicated shapes which are
difficult to solve by other classical methods by transforming it into a physical
system having infinite unknowns to finite element of finite unknowns.
A : Finite Difference method
B : Finite Volume method
C : Finite element method
D : Finite analysis method
Q.no 6. FEA applied for thin circular disc subjected to in plane loading and thin
plates subjected to tensile loading
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
Q.no 7. if a point within the element is expressed by a set of dimentionless

numbers whose magnitudes are between -1 and +1 then it is called as
A : local coordinate system
B : global coordinate system

C : natural coordinate system
D : none of these
Q.no 8. Primary variable in FEM structural analysis is
A : Displacement
B : Force
C : Stress
D : Strain
Q.no 9. Most FEM software reduce computer memory requirement by storing
A : Half of symmetric stiffness matrix
B : Half of banded matrix
C : Stiffness matrix as a column vector
D : Complete stiffness matrix
Q.no 10. The frequency value of rigid body motion along one degrees of freedom
has a value of
A : Zero
B : One
C : Infinity
D : Less than zero
Q.no 11. The numbers of node for 1 D element are
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:4
Q.no 12. The condition of FEA which is charecterized by very small dimentions in
one of the normal directions is called as
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
Q.no 13. How many nodes are there in a hexahedron element?
A:4
B:6
C:8
D : 10
Q.no 14. With consistent mass matrix, the differential equation of vibration
refers to
A : Elastic coupling
B : Inertia coupling
C : Mode superposition
D : Both inertia and elastic coupling
Q.no 15. If the number of nodes used for defining the geometry is less than
number of nodes used for defining displacement,then it is known as
….......element
A : Super parametric
B : Sub parametric
C : Isoparametric
D : Linear
Q.no 16. 3d Element is-------------
A : Bar Element
B : Tri Element
C : Quad Element
D : Hexahedral
Q.no 17. Which statement is true regarding steady state condition?

A : There is a variation in temperature in the course of time
B : Heat exchange is constant
C : It is a function of space and time coordinates
D : Internal energy of the system changes
Q.no 18. Which of the following module of FEA is used to determine natural
frequency?
A : static analysis
B : dynamic analysis
C : thermal analysis
D : modal analysis
Q.no 19. When the inertia effect due to the mass of the component and externally
applied load is considered, then the analysis is called
A : Static analysis
B : Dynamic analysis
C : Thermal analysis
D : Non linear analysis
A : Temperature
B : Pressure
C : Time
D : Heat Flux
Q.no 21. Curved boundary is better modeled by using
A : Non-dimensional shape functions
B : Higher order elements
C : More number of simple elements
D : Isoparametric elements
Q.no 22. In penalty approach, rigid support is considered as a spring having
_________ stiffness.
A : zero
B : very small
C : very large
D : infinite
Q.no 23. The mesh refinement in which the number of elements are increased to
get accurate solution without changing the element type is called as,
A : p refinement
B : h refinement
C : r refinment
D : ph refinement
Q.no 24. In finite element analysis over a domain, an interpolation function

represents a
A : Change in variable over an element
B : Change in variable over the whole domain
C : Shape of the element
D : Shape of the whole domain
Q.no 25. Post Processing is-----------
A : Evaluation of the Results
B : Apply BC
C : Apply Forces
D : Apply Deflection
Q.no 26. In truss analysis, the reactions can be found by using the equation ______.
A : R=KQ+F
B : R=KQ-F
C : R=K+QF
D : R=K-QF
Q.no 27. Which co-ordinate system is used to define any point inside the element
by a set of dimensionless numbers
A : Global
B : Local
C : Natural
D : None
Q.no 28. This ssytem is used for rotational degree of freedoms
A : Consistant mass system
B : lumped mass system
C : Digonal matrix system
D : Symmetric matrix mass system
Q.no 29. In 1D bar element, if total number of nodes are 4 then global stiffness
matrix will be
A:2×2
B:3×3
C:4×4
D:3×4
Q.no 30. Regarding one dimensional heat transfer, choose the correct statement.
A : Steady – f (x), Unsteady – f (x, t)
B : Steady – f (x, t), Unsteady – f (x)
C : Steady – f (x, y, t), Unsteady – f (x)
D : Steady – f (y, z), Unsteady – f (y)
Q.no 31. In the gradient theorem equation,(∇) means:
A : ∂î⁄∂x+∂ĵ⁄∂y
B : ∂î⁄∂y+∂ĵ⁄∂x
C : ∂î⁄∂x - ∂ĵ⁄∂y
D : ∂î⁄∂y - ∂ĵ⁄∂x
Q.no 32. How many total degrees of freedom in truss element
A : Three
B : Six
C : Nine
D : Twelve
Q.no 33. Name the variational methods.
A : galerkin’s method
B : Rayleigh – Ritz method
C : point collocation method
D : Least Square
Q.no 34. The storage space requirement of this mass system is less in dynamic
analysis
Q.no 35. maximum value of aspect ratio to get accurate solution and less
deviation in element shape should be
A:5
B:2
C:3
D:4
Q.no 36. The actual thickness of plane strain element is ______.
A : very large
B : very small
C : assumed by software
D : any of the option
Q.no 37. When can we use axisymmetric governing equations?
A : Cross-section, and loading conditions are axisymmetric.
B : Boundary Conditions are axisymmetric
C : Material properties are axisymmetric.
D : All the options are correct
Q.no 38. Shape function of the 2D elements can be developed by having nodes only
on the boundaries for..........element
A : lagrangian
B : serendipity
C : quadratic
D : Linear
Q.no 39. In FEA, the sub domains are called as
A : particles
B : elements
C : molecules
D : atom
Q.no 40. Negative sign in Fourier heat conduction equation indicates
A : Heat always flow is in the direction of positive temperature gradient
B : Heat always flow in the direction of negative temperature gradient
C : No heat flow is there
D : Data is insufficient
Q.no 41. If all terms of particular degree / order of polynomial are included in the
polynomial displacement function, it is called
A : Complete polynomial function
B : Incomplete polynomial function
C : linear polynomial function
D : Quadratic function
Q.no 42. In any FEA software, the large amount of mathematical work is done in
________ phase.
A : preprocessing
B : processing
C : post processing
D : meshing
Q.no 43. When a thin plate is subjected to loading in its own plane only, the
condition is called ________.
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : zero stress
D : zero strain
Q.no 44. The integration which uses the lesser number of guass points for
numerical integration whiles formulating the element stiffness matrix is called
as,
A : Half integration
B : full integration
C : complete integration
D : reduced integration
Q.no 45. The material properties required for static analysis of mechanical
component in FEA Software are
A : Young's Modulus and Poisons ratio
B : Bulk modulus and poisons ratio
C : Density and bulk modulus

D : Only Poisons ratio
Q.no 46. Which the shape function N1 for 4 noded rectangular elements using
natural co-ordinate system.
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
Q.no 47. Which of the following is not a method for calculation of the stiffness
matrix?
A : Galerkin's principle
B : Reyleigh Ritz Method
C : Inverse Matrix Method
D : Weighted Residual Method
Q.no 48. The Mass matrix [M] differs from the stiffness matrix [K] as: 1. The mass
of each element is equally distributed at all the nodes of that element
A : Only Sentenance 1 is correct
B : Sentenance 1 and 2 are correct
C : Sentenance 1, 2 and 3 are correct
D : Sentenance 1, 2 ,3 and 4 are correct
Q.no 49. If X13 = -4, X23 = -5, Y13 = -7, Y23 = -4, then what is determinant of Jacobian
transformation for triangular element?
A : 16
B : 19
C : 35
D : 51
A : Displacement
B : Stress
C : Strain
D : Force
Q.no 51. For a 4th order differential equation in its strong form, the primary
variable must belong to the class :
A : C1
B : C2
C : C3
D : C4
Q.no 52. in guass quadrature formula if W1 = 2, W2 = 0, W3 = 0 and u1 = u2 = u3 = 0

then it is a case of
A : one point formula
B : two point formula
C : three point formula
D : four point formula
Q.no 53. in guass quadrature formula if W1 = W2 = W3 = 2 and u1 = 0.577 and u1 =

u3 =0, u2 =-0.577 then it is a case of
Q.no 54. A linear strain tringular element with node 1,2,3,4 having coordinates
(2,1), (8,3), (7,7) and (3,5) respectively. For inside point P values of natural
coordinates are 0.5 and 0.6 respectively. Calculate the values of shape functions
A : 0.05, 0.15, 0.6 and 0.2 respectively
B : 0.5, 0.15, 0.06 and 0.02 respectively
C : 0.05, 0.015, 0.06 and 0.02 respectively
D : 0.05, 0.105, 0.6 and 0.02 respectively

Q.no 55. which statement is not true regarding Lumped mass matrix and
consistant mass matrix
A : lumped mass matrix have diagonal elements only
B : consistent mass matrix have element all over the matrix
C : lumped mass matrix have less accuracy as compared to consistent mass matrix
D : lumped mass matrix have more accuracy as compared to consistent mass matrix
Q.no 56. Eigenvalues of a system will not be influenced by ______
A : external force.
B : material stiffness
C : material density.
D : boundary conditions.
Q.no 57. Plates with and plates with fillets are comes under ----------Analysis
A : Plane stress analysis
B : Plane strain analysis
C : Dynamic analysis
D : transient analysis
Q.no 58. As per the penalty approach, the equation of reaction force is _____.
A : R = -CQ
B : R = CQ
C : R = -C (Q-a)
D : R = -C (Q+a
Q.no 59. in a given system if Eigenvalue is 0.985 considering modulus of elasticity

E, length of element L and density as unity. The value of natural frequency in
rad/sec is,
A : 0.123
B : 0.158
C : 0.41
D : 004
Q.no 60. The equation for thermal stress in each element is
A : σ = E (Bq + α Δt)
B : σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
C : σ = E (B + α Δt)
D : σ = E (B - α Δt)
Q.no 1. The strain energy per unit volume is equal to _________
A : (1/3) * Force * Deflection
B : (1/2) * Force * Deflection
C : (1/4) * Force * Deflection
D : (1/5) * Force * Deflection
Q.no 2. Conductance matrix is the equivalent of stiffness matrix in
A : Thermal analysis
C : Fluid flow analysis
D : Static structural analysis
Q.no 3. First derivatives of the three node elements are called as
A : CST
B : LST
C : VST
D : DST
Q.no 4. A three noded triangular element is called as
A : Linear strain triangular element
B : Constant strain triangular element
C : Varaiable strain triangular element

D : Differable strain triangular element
Q.no 5. FEA applied for long earth dam whose height and width are measurable in
meters and length in kilometers and for long cylinders like tunnel
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
Q.no 6. LST element has _____ nodes.
A:3
B:4
C:5
D:6
Q.no 7. in 1D steady state problems, at x = x0, T = T0 is a
A : Natural boundary condition
B : forced boundary condition
C : none of this
D : both
Q.no 8. The displacement function for 1-D, two node linear element in terms of
shape function will be
A : u = N1u2 + N2u1
B : u = N1u1 + N1u2
C : u = N2u2 + N1u2
D : u = N1u1 + N2u2
Q.no 9. the function that describes the deflection within the element in terms of
the nodal values of the element.
A : Shape function
B : analytical function
C : Domain
D : Continuuam
Q.no 10. The total potential energy of an elastic body is defined as _______.
A : Strain energy - Work potential
B : Strain energy + Work potential
C : Strain energy + Kinetic energy - Work potential
D : Strain energy + Kinetic energy + Work potential
Q.no 11. if the function used to define the geometry of an element and the
functions used to define the field variables of an element is same then such
element are called as
A : subparametric element
B : superparametric element
C : isoparametric element
D : parametric element
Q.no 12. In FEA, the use of smaller-sized elements will lead to _______ computation
time
A : more
B : less
C : depends on other factors
D : can't say
Q.no 13. in 1D steady state problems, at x = l, Q = Q0 is a
A : Natural boundary condition
B : forced boundary condition
C : none of this
D : both
Q.no 14. 1d Element is--------------
A : Line Element
B : Tri Element
C : Quad Element
D : Hexahedral
Q.no 15. If the body is at thermal equilibrium, then the
A : Emissivity ˃ absorptivity
B : Emissivity = absorptivity
C : Emissivity ˂ absorptivity
D : none of above
Q.no 16. If system is subjected to an external force, then the resulting vibration is
called as
A : Forced vibration
B : Free vibration
C : Restricted vibration
D : Open vibration
Q.no 17. It is used to determine the steady state response of the linear structure
subjected toperiodic force which is frequency dependant.
A : Modal analysis
B : Harmonic analysis
C : Transient analysis
D : static analysis
Q.no 18. When the boundary conditions and body loads do not vary with time and
there are no specified initial conditions, the solution quantities do not vary with
time.
A : In such cases, transient thermal solutions are obtained
B : In such cases, radiation solutions are obtained
C : In such cases, steady-state thermal solutions are obtained
D : In such cases, thermomechanical solutions are obtained

Q.no 19. the matrix which relates partial derivatives in natural coordinate system
with partial derivatives in cartesian coordinate system is called as,
A : Global stiffness matrix
B : elemental stiffness matrix
C : Jacobian matrix
D : Singular matrix
Q.no 20. A six noded triangular element is known as
B : constant strain triangular element
C : variable strain triangular element
D : differable strain triangular element
Q.no 21. At each node, a natural mode of vibration represents
A : Absolute displacements
B : Relative displacements
C : Proportional displacements
D : Absolute strain.
Q.no 22. The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions
called
A : traction
B : friction
C : surfacing
D : boundary conditions
Q.no 23. Cubic displacement function for triangular 9-noded element is
A : Symmetric & complete
B : Symmetric & incomplete
C : Unsymmetric & complete

D : Unsymmetric & incomplete
Q.no 24. To convert cartesian coordinates in to local coordinates we use ____

matrix method.
A : Crammer
B : Henry
C : Jacobin
D : Direct
Q.no 25. The phases of finite element analysis are
A : Preprocessing-Solution-Postprocessing
B : Postprocessing-Solution-Preprocessing
C : Solution-Preprocessing-Postprocessing
D : Preprocessing-Postprocessing
Q.no 26. Better results are obtained by …..............number of nodes
A : Increasing
B : Decreasing
C : equalizing
D : none of above
Q.no 27. This system is having less accuracy and less computational time when
solved for dynamic analysis
Q.no 28. The mesh refinement in whichdegree of polynomial of the element is

increased to increase the accuracy of solution without changing the number or
size of the element is called as
A : p refinement
B : h refinement
C : r refinment
D : ph refinement
Q.no 29. The load calculated for each element based on thermal expansion of that
element is,
A : q E α ΔT
B : A q α ΔT
C : A E α ΔT
D : A E q ΔT
Q.no 30. super parametric element is ________
A : number nodes used for defining the geometry is more than number of nodes used
for defining the displacements
B : number nodes used for defining the geometry is less than number of nodes used
C : number nodes used for defining the geometry is equal the number of nodes used
D : none of above
Q.no 31. “Thermal conductivity represents the amount of heat conducted across
the unit area when a temperature difference of one kelvin”.
A : TRUE
B : FALSE
C:
D:
Q.no 32. The equation for thermal stress in each element is ________.
A : σ = E (Bq + α Δt)
B : σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
C : σ = E (B + α Δt)
D : σ = E (B - α Δt)
Q.no 33. Long pipe is a example of
A : Axisymmetric
B : plane stress
C : plane strain
D : simply supported
Q.no 34. With lumped mass matrix, the differential equation of vibration refers to
Q.no 35. identify the wrong rules of isoparametric elements
A : if the two adjecent elements are generated using shape functions, then there is
continuity at the common edge between two elements
B : if the shape function results in continuity of displacements in actual element, then

the continuity requirment is satisfied in isoparametric element also.
C : the isoparametric elements satisfies the convergence and completeness criteria
D : if the two adjecent elements are generated using shape functions, then there is
discontinuity at the common edge between two elements
Q.no 36. Elements with an aspect ratio of near to ______ generally yield best results
in FEA.
A:0
B : 0.5
C:1
D:2
Q.no 37. the measure of deviation of elements from its perfect shape and which is
inversaly proposrtional to accuracy of the solution is called as
A : skewness
B : aspect ratio
C : warp angle
D : cpmpletness
Q.no 38. Heat transfer takes place according to which law?
A : Newton’s law of cooling
B : Second law of thermodynamics
C : Newton’s second law of motion
D : First law of thermodynamics
Q.no 39. identify the correct property of global stiffness matrix
A : it is symmetric and singular matrix
B : it is non symmetric
C : it is non singular matrix
D : order of matrix of rows and column can be different
Q.no 40. cooling tower is a example of
A : Axisymmetric
B : plane stress
C : plane strain
Q.no 41. Thermal problems and stress analysis probiems can be solved with 1. The
same finite element model 2. Same distribution of nodes and elements in the
component
B : Sentenance 1 & 2 is correct
C : Sentenance 1 ,2 and 3 are correct
D : Only Sentenance 3 is correct
Q.no 42. Which is defined as a state of strain normal to the XY plane and shear
strain is assumed to be zero

Q.no 43. Which of the following is not a method for calculation of stiffness
matrix?
A : Minimum potential energy principle
B : Galerkin's principle
C : Weighted residual method
D : Inverse matrix method
Q.no 44. Consider the following statements:

The Fourier heat conduction equation
Q = -k A d t /d x
Presumes
i) Steady state conditions
ii) Constant value of thermal conductivity
iii) Uniform temperature at the wall surface
iv) One dimensional heat flow
Which of th
A : i, ii and iii
B : i, ii and iv
C : i,ii, iii and iv
D : i, iii and iv
Q.no 45. The 1D element has a length of 200 mm. A point P is situated at 150 mm
from node 1. Evaluate the shape functions associated with nodes 1 & 2.
A : N1 = 0.5, N2 = 0.75
B : N1 = 0.25, N2 = 0.75
C : N1 = 0.75, N2 = 0.5
D : N1 = 0.75, N2 = 0.75
Q.no 46. Convergence rate of a FEA solution depends on 1. Order of differential

equation.
2. Degree of approximation function.
3. Degree of differential equation function.
A : 1 and 2
B : 1 and 3
C : 1, 2 and 3
D : 2 and 3
Q.no 47. What are the two types of mass matrix
A : Lumped and consistent mass matrix
B : consistent and stiffness matrix
C : Lumped and stiffness matrxi
D : None
Q.no 48. For an Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, which of the following statements is
true?
A : Large beam deflections are allowed
B : Essential boundary conditions are related to displacement & slope.
C : Natural boundary conditions are related to slope & shear force.
D : Shear deformation is allowed.
Q.no 49. What is the meaning of weak formulation?
A : Solutions obtained are incorrect
B : No Boundary conditions have to be satisfied.
C : The differentiability requirement on primary variable is increased.
D : The differentiability requirement on primary variable is decreased.
Q.no 50. Eigen vectors gives the value of
A : Nodal displacement
B : Natural frequency
C : elemental stress
D : nodal stress
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
Q.no 52. Determine shape function N4 of rectangular element, if natural

coordinate ξ = 0.5 and η = 0.6.
A : 0.2
B : 0.4
C : 0.5
D : 0.6
Q.no 53. A metal pipe of 10 cm outer diameter carrying steam passes through a
room. The walls and the air in the room are at a temperature
of 20 °C while the outer surface of the pipe is at a temperature of 250 °C. If the
heat transfer coefficient for free convect
A : 1445.14 W
B : 1214.14 W
C : 1145.14 W
D : 1545.14 W
Q.no 54. Which statement is not true regarding serendipity element
A : It is good to select serendipity element over higher order Lagrangian rectangular

element
B : A family of rectangular elements with no internal nodes
C : Boundry node family element
D : all are incorrect
Q.no 55. What is the temperature at point P within the triangular element, if N1 =
4/7, N2 = 5/14, N3 = 1/14 and T1 = 110, T2 = 70, T3 = 130?
A : 70
B : 91.4
C : 100.5
D : 115.6
Q.no 56. The 2D co-ordinates of the triangular element ABC are given below. Node
A: (1.8, 1.8), Node B: (0.4, 1.4) and Node C: (2.7, 1.7). What is the closest
approximation to the area of the triangular element ABC?
A : 0.27
B : 0.35
C : 0.5
D : 0.75
A : 0.5 and 0.6 respectively
Q.no 58. The solution by FEM is
A : Always Exact
B : Mostly Approximate
C : Sometimes Exact
D : Never exact
Q.no 59. If natural coordinate ξ = 0.3 and η = 0.2 for linear traingular shape
function, then what is the value of Shape function N3?
A : 0.2
B : 0.3
C : 0.5
D : 0.8
Q.no 60. identify the wrong property of shape function
A : sum of all shape functions at any point is unity
B : sum of all shape functions at any point is infinity
C : sum of derivative of all shape functions is zero
D : it is always a polynomial of some degree at original displacement function
Q.no 1. Maximum error will be present in which of the following shape function?
A : Constant.
B : Linear.
C : Quadratic.
D : Cubic
Q.no 2. The sum of the shape function is equal to
A:0
B : 0.5
C:1
D : 1.5
Q.no 3. Which of the following is an example of steady state heat transfer?
A : Boilers and turbines
B : Cooling of I.C engine
C : Electric bulb cools down by the surrounding atmosphere
D : Chilling effect of cold wind on a warm body
Q.no 4. A mode shape consists of relative displacement values at _________ DOF.
A:n
B : n-1
C : n+1
D : n+2
Q.no 5. the coordinate system related to a particular element in the body , and the
numbering is done to that particular element neglecting the entire body
D : intrinsic coordinate system
Q.no 6. According to ________________ principal, the net external force and the
inertia force together keep the body in a state of 'fictitious equilibrium'.
A : D'Alembert's
B : Hermite
C : Rayleigh Ritz
D : Galerkin
Q.no 7. Variational principle is the basis for
A : Displacement method
B : Weighted residual method
C : Finite difference method
D : Finite volume method
Q.no 8. Within each element body force ,traction force,cross section are said to be
constant.Say true or false
A : TRUE
B : FALSE
C : can not say
D : none of above
Q.no 9. All the calculations are made at limited number of points known as
A : elements
B : nodes
C : discretization
D : mesh
Q.no 10. If the geometry of the elements are described by a higher order shape
functions, then these elements are called
A : Iso paramentric
B : Axi parametric
C : Super parametric
D : Sub parametric
Q.no 11. The condition of FEA for long body whose geometry and loading do no
vary significantly in the longitudinal direction are refered as,
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
Q.no 12. If the number of nodes used for defining the geometry is more than
….......element
B : Sub parametric
C : Isoparametric
D : Linear
Q.no 13. A triangular plane stress element has how many degrees of freedom?
A:3
B:4
C:5
D:6
Q.no 14. If the number of nodes used for defining the geometry is equal to the
….......element
B : Sub parametric
C : Isoparametric
D : Linear
Q.no 15. The heat flow through the fins of automobile cylinder is an example of
A : Convection
B : Radiation
C : Shape function
D : Conduction
Q.no 16. 2D triangular elements have ___________ nodes.
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:4
Q.no 17. CST is stands for
A : Constant Stain Triangle
B : Continuous Strain Triangle
C : Constant Stress Triangle
D : Continuous Stress Triangle
Q.no 18. heat transfer problem depends on
A : thermal conductivity
B : time
C : slope
D : poisons ratio
Q.no 19. As per basic theorem of isoparametric concept, If two adjacent elements
are generated using shape functions, then there is ____________ at the common
edge.
A : Continuity
B : Discontinuity
C : Linearity
D : Non-linearity
C : Modal analysis
Q.no 21. Stiffness matrix for 2D CST element is,
A : [K] = [B] [D]T [B] A t
B : [K] = [B]T [D] [B] A t
C : [K] = [B]T[D] [B] A-1 t
D : [K] = [B]T[D] [B]T A t
A:0
B:1
C : 0.5
D:2
Q.no 23. ____ axes are established in an element. Since it is in the element level,
they change with the change in orientation of the element. The direction differs
from element to element.
A : Local Axes
B : Global Axes
C : Natural Axes
D : coordinate axis
Q.no 24. Normalising eigenvector with respect to mass matrix is useful in
A : Mode superposition
B : Evaluating natural frequencies
C : Frequency response
D : Damped vibrations
Q.no 25. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness
matrix formed is having an order of
A : 2*2
B : 3*3
C : 4*4
D : 6*6
Q.no 26. FEM gives accurate representation of
A : Real Geometry
B : Complex Geometry
C : Real and Complex Geometry
D : Constant Geomentry
Q.no 27. ….............consists of adding elements of same type,without increasing

degree of interpolating polynomial.
A : h-refinement
B : P-refinement
C : r -refinement
D : hp refinement
Q.no 28. Output from buckling analysis is buckling load factor(eigen value) and
this value is safe when
A : eigen value < 1
B : eigen value = 1
C : eigen value > 1
D : eigen value - 1
Q.no 29. A process of increasing number of element in critical section of geometry

is known as
A : Smoothing
B : Refinement
C : size function
D : relevance centre
matrix?
A : The minimum potential energy principle
Q.no 31. The rate of heat flow on conduction is given by Fourier's law as
A : Q = KA(dT) / dx
B : Q = -KA(dT) / dx
C : Q = (KA-dT) / dx
D : Q = (KA+ dT) / dx
Q.no 32. The equation of motion of free vibrations is
A : ([K] - ω2 [M]) {u} = {0}
B : ([K] - M2 [ω]) {u} = {0}
C : ([ω] - K2 [M]) {u} = {0}
D : ([M] - ω2 [K]) {u} = {0}
Q.no 33. The aspect ratio should be __ as possible.
A : Greater than 1
B : Less than 1
C : Equal to 0.5
D : Close to Unity
Q.no 34. -----------are used to express the geometry or shape of the element.
A : Mode shapes
B : Shape functions
C : Natural curves
D : Cubic Curves
frequency?
A : static analysis
B : modal analysis
D : all of the above
Q.no 36. if the determinant of jacobian matrix is zero at any point within the
mapped element then it satisfies the condition,
A : completeness of mapping
B : uniqueness of mapping
C : convergence of mapping
D : none of these
Q.no 37. What is not true about weighted residual methods?
A : Equations need to be in their strong form
B : Weight functions need not be the same as approximation functions.
C : Weighted residual integral is equated to zero.
D : We have more flexibility in choosing approximation functions as compared to

Rayleigh Ritz method.
Q.no 38. the mesh requiremement in which, both number of elements as well as
degree of polynomial is increased to get accurate solution is called as,
A : p refinement
B : h refinement
C : r refinment
D : ph refinement
Q.no 39. Three noded triangular element is also known as ….............element
A : LST
B : CST
C : Serendipity
D : 1D linear
Q.no 40. What is natural boundry condition in heat conduction problem
A : Temperature
B : Pressure
C : Time
D : Heat Flux
Q.no 41. Which of the following statements is not true for free beam?
A : Displacement at free end is unknown
B : Slope at free end is unknown.
C : Shear force at free end = 0
D : Moment at free end is unknown.
________ phase.
A : preprocessing
B : processing
C : post processing
D : meshing
Q.no 43. the basic difference between beam and truss is
A : truss has only axial forces whereas beam has axial forces as well as bending
B : beam has only axial forces whereas truss has axial forces as well as bending
C : both of above
D : none of these
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
Q.no 45. To find the nodal displacements in all parts of the element,........are used
A : Shape function
B : Node function
C : Element function
D : Co-ordinate function
Q.no 46. in guass quadrature formula if W1 = 0.55, W2 = 0.88, W3= 0.55 and u1 =
-0.77 and u2 = 0 and u3 = 0.77 then it is a case of
A : σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
B : σ = E (Bq + α Δt)
C : σ = -E (Bq - α Δt)
D : σ = -E (Bq + α Δt)
Q.no 48. Which approach is used to eliminate row and respective column of global
stiffness matrix where displacement is zero?
A : Work potential approach
B : Gauss elimination approach
C : Penalty approach
D : Variational Approach
A : C1
B : C2
C : C3
D : C4
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
Q.no 51. in a tringular element the nodes 1,2,3 have cartesian coordinates (30,40),
(140, 70), (80,140) respectively. The displacemnts in mm at node 1,2,3 are (0.1, 0.5),
(0.6, 0.5) and (0.4, 0.3) respectively, The point within the element is (77,96) for
point P c
A : N1 = 0.3, N2 = 0.2 and N3 = 0.5
B : 0.53mm and 0.44mm respectively
C : 0.43 mm and 0.78 mm respectively
D : 0.045mm and 0.04 mm respectively

Q.no 52. Fourier law of heat conduction is best represented by
A : Q = -k A d t /d x
B : Q = k A d x/d t
C : Q = -k A
D : Q = k d t/d x
Q.no 54. In CST element ____ is constant.
A : Stress
B : Strain
C : Shape Function
D : Reaction
Q.no 55. If the coordinate of quadrilateral are 1(2,1), 2(8,3), 3(7,7) and 4(3,5) and
shape function N1 = 0.05, N2 = 0.15, N3 = 0.6 and N4 = 0.2, then find x-coordinate of
any point P within the element.
A : 5.2
B : 5.7
C : 6.1
D : 7.5

Q.no 57. At fixed support, the displacements are equal to
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:0
Q.no 58. What is equivalent length of truss element if coordinates of node 1 and
node 2 are (-400,300) and (-900,300) respectively?
A : 300
B : 400
C : 500
D : 900
Q.no 59. Which of the following statements is not true for fixed (or clamped)
beam?
A : Displacement at fixed node = 0
B : Slope at fixed node = 0
C : Shear force at fixed node = 0
D : Moment at fixed node is unknown
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : zero stress
D : zero strain
Q.no 1. The strain energy per unit volume is equal to _________

C : (1/4) * Force * Deflection
D : (1/5) * Force * Deflection
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
Q.no 3. For thermal analysis, the field variable is _________.
A : stress
B : heat flux
C : displacement
D : temperature
Q.no 4. A three noded triangular element is known as
Q.no 5. the testing and evaluation of a program by executing data in real-time,

which has The objective is to find errors in a program while it is running, rather
than by repeatedly examining the code offline.
A : Static Analysis
B : Dynamic Analysis
C : Crash Analysis
D : Buckling Analysis
Q.no 6. If the structure is more complex in order to simplify the model, we need
to subdivide the structure into substructures. These substructures are termed as
A : Elements
B : Modules
C : Links
D : Models
Q.no 7. In which method trial function itself is considered is considered as a

weighing function
A : Galerkins method
B : Potential energy method
C : Rayleigh Ritz method
D : Elimination method
Q.no 8. Shape functions for a triangular plane stress element are also called
A : r-s coordinates
B : Area coordinates
C : Volume coordinates
D : x-y coordinates
Q.no 9. If the geometry and field displacement variables of the elements are
described by the same shape functions, then these elements are called
A : Iso Parametric
B : Axi Symmetric
D : Sub Parametric
Q.no 10. Principal modes of vibration of a multi-dof system are
A : Parallel
B : Orthogonal
C : Integer multiples
D : Fractional multiples
Q.no 11. It is used to determine the response of the linear structures subjected to
non periodic and sudden load.
A : Modal analysis
D : static analysis
Q.no 12. if the function used to define the geometry of an element is of higher
order than the functions used to define the field variables of an element then
such element are called as
Q.no 13. Based on which parameter an polynomial function can be chosen
A : Nodes
B : Nodal points
C : Nodal displacements
D : Elements
Q.no 14. The solution by Finite Element Analysis is
A : Always exact
B : Mostly approximate
C : Sometimes exact
D : Never exact
Q.no 15. The Feature of dynamic analysis includes
A : The dynamic loads are either function of time or frequency
B : Dynamic loads induces time or frequency dependant responces i.e. vlocities,

displacemnts etc.
C : Bothe of these
D : None of these
Q.no 16. For two dimensional plane stress problems, normal and shear stress are
A : Zero
B : Equal
C : Same
D : Both equal and same
A : Thermal conductivity
B : heat coefficient
C : ambient temperature
D : all
Q.no 18. The total potential energy of an elastic body is defined as ______
A : Strain energy + Work potential
B : Strain energy - Work potential
C : Strain energy / Work potential
D : Strain energy x Work potential
Q.no 19. If the size of the elements is small, the final solution is expected to be
______ accurate.
A : more
B : less
D : can't say
Q.no 20. The equation for Principle of Minimum Potential Energy is expressed as
A : [K]{F}={U}
B : {F}{U}=[K]
C : [K]{U}={F}
D : [K]{U}{F}=1
Q.no 21. …................increases the degree of polynomial within elements without

changing the number of elements
A : h-refinement
B : P-refinement
C : r -refinement
D : hp refinement
Q.no 22. the mesh requirement in which the accuracy of the element is improved
by rearrenging the nodes without changing the number or degree of the element
is called as,
A : p refinement
B : h refinement
C : r refinment
D : ph refinement
Q.no 23. For 1-D heat conductional element, Temperature function, T=
A : N1T1-N2T2
B : N1T1 x N2T2
C : N1T1 / N2T2
D : N1T1+N2T2
Q.no 24. if the sign of jacobian determinant must remain unchanged at all point
within the mapped element then it satisfies the condition,
D : none of these

A : stress
B : strain
C : Displacement
D : temperature
Q.no 26. identify the correct property of shape function
A : summation of all shape function inside the body is +1
B : summation of all shape function inside the body is -1
C : summation of all shape function inside the body is zero
D : summation of all shape function inside the body is infinity
Q.no 27. Specified convection heat transfer from ambient fluid (from node m to
ambient medium) is
A : q = h (T∞ + Tm)
B : q = h (Tm + T∞)
C : q = h (T∞ - Tm)
D : q = h (Tm - T∞)
A : Global
B : Local
C : Natural
D : None
matrix?
A : Inverse matrix method
B : The minimum potential energy principl
C : Galerkin's principle
D : Weighted residual method

Q.no 30. Selection of the element in discretization depends on
A : Geometry of the body
B : DOF of the system
C : both given above
D : continuity
Q.no 31. In the following Pascal's triangle, which polynomial terms is required in
box?
A : Linear term
B : Quadratic term
C : Cubic term
D : Quartic term
Q.no 32. LST element contains …........nodes
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:6
Q.no 33. Which of the following is not true about Φ’s (approximation function)?
A : They have to be assumed.
B : They should satisfy the boundary conditions
C : They have to be a polynomial function.
D : They help us in defining how the primary variable will behave.
Q.no 34. Example for one – Dimensional element is ___________ .
A : triangular element
B : brick element
C : truss element
D : axisymmetric element
Q.no 35. In case of bar element, if thethe mass of bar is considered to be
destributed uniformly throught the length of bar, then the system is called as
Q.no 36. Which of the following statements is not true about an Eigenvalue
problem?
A : Eigenvalues are unique to a particular system.
B : Eigenvalues change due to changes in externally applied loads.
C : Eigenvalues are characteristics of the mathematical mode of the problem.
D : None of the given
Q.no 37. Regarding one dimensional heat transfer, choose the correct statement
A : Steady – f (x)
B : Steady – f (x, t)
C : Steady – f (x, y, t)
D : Steady – f (y, z)
Q.no 38. Displacement function for four noded isoparametric element in x-

direction is expressed as,
A : U=N1U1
B : U=N1U1+N2U2
C : U=N1U1+N2U2+N3U3
D : U=N1U1+N2U2+N3U3+N4U4
Q.no 39. the deviation in included angle of the element from ideal angle is called
as
A : skewness
B : aspect ratio
C : warp angle
D : cpmpletness
Q.no 40. Number of DOF per node in a triangular thermal element is
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:4
matrix?
A : 1445.14 W
B : 1214.14 W
C : 1145.14 W
D : 1545.14 W
Q.no 44. The integration which uses all required no of guass point as per the order
of polynomial, for numerical integration while formulating the element stiffness
matrix is calles as
A : R = -CQ
B : R = CQ
C : R = -C (Q-a)
D : R = -C (Q+a
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
A : Always Exact
C : Sometimes Exact
D : Never exact
Q.no 48. Beam element is______element
A : super parametric
B : sub parametric
C : Isometric
D : none
D : nodal stress

element
D : None
Q.no 52. Which of the following is not a property of shape function?
A : Sum of all shape functions at any point is equal to one.
B : Value of given shape function is equal to one at one perticular node and is equal to
zero at all other nodes.
C : Sum of derivatives of all shape functions for a perticular primary variable is zero.
D : Sum of derivatives of all shape functions for a perticular primary variable is one.
A : 0.2
B : 0.3
C : 0.5
D : 0.8
Q.no 54. Which of the following Ψi (shape function) should be considered in

Galerkin method? (where x = independent variable and (where Φi is
approximation function)
A : Ψi = Φi
B : Ψi = 2 xi
C : Ψi = xi
D : Ψi = 2 Φi
A : 16
B : 19
C : 35
D : 51
(2,1), (8,3), (7,7) and (3,5) respectively. For point P = (6.1, 5.7) calculate the natural
coordinates
A : 0.35mm and 0.4 mm respectively
B : 0.8 and 0.9 respectively
C : 0.6 and 0.2 respectively
D : 0.6 and 0.3 respectively
Q.no 58. Eigen values gives the value of

D : nodal stress
matrix?
(140, 70), (80,140) respectively. The point within the element is (77,96) for point P
calculate the the shape functions
B : N1 = 0.4, N2 = 0.4 and N3 = 0.2
C : N1 = 0.6, N2 = 0.2 and N3 = 0.2
D : N1 = 0.5, N2 = 0.1 and N3 = 0.4
….......element
B : Sub parametric
C : Isoparametric
D : Linear
Q.no 2. To solve the FEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller,
simpler parts that are called
A : Finite elements
B : Infinite elements
C : Dynamic elements
D : Static elements
A : u = N1u2 + N2u1
B : u = N1u1 + N1u2
C : u = N2u2 + N1u2
D : u = N1u1 + N2u2

D : none of these
Q.no 5. FEA is a -------------- Method
A : Approximate
B : Exact
C : Analytical
D : Practical
Q.no 6. the coordinate system related to entire body and used to define nodes in
the entire body
Q.no 7. 2d Element is-------------
A : Bar Element
B : Tetrahedron
C : Quad Element
D : Hexahedral
Q.no 8. In many practical situations, thermal load as well as mechanical loads will
be
simultaneously acting on a component. It is to be understood that ________________
of a component induces stresses only when the expansion is partially or
completely constraine
A : temperature
B : thermal expansion
C : thermal conductivity
D : heat flux

frequency?
A : static analysis
D : modal analysis
Q.no 10. The strain energy per unit volume is equal to _________.
C : (1/2) * Stress * Deflection
D : (1/4) * Stress * Deflection
Q.no 11. Example of 2-D Element is ___________
A : Bar
B : Triangle
C : Hexahedron
D : Tetrahedron
Q.no 12. If a domain is discretized into N linear 1-D elements, then the number of
nodes will be:
A:N
B : N+1
C : N-2
D : 2N
Q.no 13. The heat flow through the fins of automobile cylinder is an example of
A : Convection
B : Radiation
C : Shape function
D : Conduction
Q.no 14. The art of subdividing a structure into convenient number of smaller
components is known as
A : Global Stiffness Matrix
B : Force Vector
C : Discretization
D : Dividing
Q.no 15. if the function used to define the geometry of an element is of lower
order than the functions used to define the field variables of an element then
such element are called as

C : Jacobian matrix
D : Singular matrix
Q.no 17. The numerical procedure for analysis of complicated shapes which are
difficult to solve by other classical methods by transforming it into a physical
system having infinite unknowns to finite element of finite unknowns.
A : Finite Difference method
B : Finite Volume method
C : Finite element method
D : Finite analysis method
Q.no 18. The element whose geometric variable and field variable are described
by same interpolation of same order is known as
A : Superparametric element
B : Subparametric element
C : Isoparametric element
D : Quadratic element
frequency?
A : Static Analysis
B : Thermal Analysis
C : Modal Analysis
D : All of the above
Q.no 20. The temperature within the triangular element is given by
A : T=N1T1+N2T2+N3T3
B : T=N3T1+N2T2+N1T3
C : T=N1T3+N2T2+N3T1
D : T=N1T1+N3T2+N2T3
Q.no 21. Elements connecting lower order elements and higher order elements in
a mesh are called
A : Transition elements
B : Sub-parametric elements
C : Iso-parametric elements
D : Super-parametric elements
Q.no 22. In case of bar element, if the entire mass of bar is considered to be
concentrated at nodes only, then the system is called as,
Q.no 23. _________ are used to express the geometry or shape of the element.
A : Shape Funcrion
B : Mode Shape
C : Natural Coordinate
D : Elemental Function
Q.no 24. In finite element analysis, the procedure to do steady state thermal
analysis is
A : 1. Preprocessing 2. Postprocessing 3. Solution
B : 1. Preprocessing 2. Solution 3. Postprocessing
C : 1. Postprocessing 2. Solution 3. Preprocessing
D : none of above

A : zero
B : very small
C : very large
D : infinite
Q.no 26. the process in which the FEA solution obtained approches to the exact
solution is called as
A : requirement of convergence
B : requirement of completeness
C : Both of these
D : none of these
Q.no 27. Family of rectangular element with no internal nodes are called ______
A : Langrangian element
B : Serendipity element
C : Both are correct
D : None of the given
Q.no 29. Shape function of the 2D elements can be developed by having nodes only
on the boundaries for..........element
A : lagrangian
B : serendipity
C : quadratic
D : Linear
Q.no 30. Cicular plate is a example of
A : Axisymmetric
B : plane stress
C : plane strain
Q.no 31. super parametric element is ________
A : number nodes used for defining the geometry is more than number of nodes used
B : number nodes used for defining the geometry is less than number of nodes used
C : number nodes used for defining the geometry is equal the number of nodes used
D : none of above
A : Q = KA(dT) / dx
D : Q = (KA+ dT) / dx
Q.no 33. Number of DOF for a 4-noded quadrilateral thermal element is
A:4
B:8
C : 12
D : 16
Q.no 34. In finite element analysis ________________ formula is preferred for

numerical integration.
A : Trapezoidal
B : Gauss quadrature
C : Simpson
D : Heringbone
Q.no 35. identify the property of global stiffness matrix
A : Order of stiffness matrix corresponds to total dofs and Diagonal terms will be zero
or negative only if the structure is unstable.
B : Singular stiffness matrix means structure is unconstrained and rigid body motion
C : Diagonal terms of the matrix are always positive i.e. force directed in say left
direction cannot produce a displacement in right direction.
D : All
Q.no 36. Post Processing is-----------
A : Evaluation of the Results
B : Apply BC
C : Apply Forces
D : Apply Deflection
Q.no 37. What is forced boundry condition in heat conduction problem
A : Temperature
B : Pressure
C : Time
D : Flow
Q.no 38. A frequency of value …..........indicates rigid body motion along one dof
A : Zero
B:1
C : Infinity
D : Less than zero
Q.no 39. The actual thickness of plane stress element is ______.
A : very large
B : very small
Q.no 40. The finite element method is mostly used in the field of
A : Structural mechanics
B : Classical mechanics
C : applied mechanics
D : engineering mechanics
Q.no 41. Which of the below is not a weighted residual method
A : Point collocation method
B : subdomain collocation method
C : Least square method
D : R-R method
4/7, N2 = 5/14, N3 = 1/14 and T1 = 110, T2 = 70, T3 = 130?
A : 70
B : 91.4
C : 100.5
D : 115.6


as,

A : 0.2
B : 0.4
C : 0.5
D : 0.6
________ phase.
A : preprocessing
B : processing
C : post processing
D : meshing

equation.
A : 1 and 2
B : 1 and 3
C : 1, 2 and 3
D : 2 and 3
Q.no 50. Which of the following is not correct?
A : Essential boundary condition has to be satisfied, no matter what form of

differential equation
B : Natural boundary condition is imposed on a derivative of primary variable
C : Essential boundary condition is always homogeneous
D : Essential boundary condition is imposed on the primary variable
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : zero stress
D : zero strain
Q.no 53. If the displacement at any given point along the common edge of all
elements is same ,then it will satisfy
A : inter element compatibility condition
B : inter element incompatibility condition
C : geometric isotropy
D : completeness condition
true?
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
component
A : N1 = 0.5, N2 = 0.75
B : N1 = 0.25, N2 = 0.75
C : N1 = 0.75, N2 = 0.5
D : N1 = 0.75, N2 = 0.75

rad/sec is,
A : 0.123
B : 0.158
C : 0.41
D : 004
Q.no 1. In which method trial function itself is considered is considered as a

weighing function
A : Galerkins method
B : Potential energy method
C : Rayleigh Ritz method
D : Elimination method
Q.no 2. For 1D heat conductional element, Temperature function is given by
A : N1T1+N2T2
B : N1T1-N2T2
C : N1T1/N2T2
D : N1T1*N2T2
applied load is considered, then the analysis is called
A : Static analysis
C : Thermal analysis
D : Non linear analysis
D : none of above
Q.no 5. When to use 1D Element
A : One of the dimension is very large in comparison to rest of you
B : One of the dimension is very small in comparison to rest of you
C : All dimensions are comparatively similar
D : Two of the dimensions are very large in comparison to third one
Q.no 6. In FEA subdomains are called as
A : particles
B : molecules
C : elements
D : nodes
Q.no 7. In 1D problem each node is allowed to move only in --------direction
A : Positive x direction
B : Negative X direction
C : both positive X and negative X
D : Z direction
Q.no 8. The condition of FEA for long body whose geometry and loading do no
vary significantly in the longitudinal direction are refered as,
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:4
Q.no 10. the testing and evaluation of a program by executing data in real-time,
which has The objective is to find errors in a program while it is running, rather
than by repeatedly examining the code offline.
A : Static Analysis
B : Dynamic Analysis
C : Crash Analysis
D : Buckling Analysis
Q.no 11. 3d Element is-------------
A : Bar Element
B : Tri Element
C : Quad Element
D : Hexahedral
Q.no 12. The condition of FEA which is charecterized by very small dimentions in
one of the normal directions is called as
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
called as
B : Free vibration
D : Open vibration
A : thermal conductivity
B : time
C : slope
D : poisons ratio
Q.no 15. The solution by Finite Element Analysis is
A : Always exact
B : Mostly approximate
C : Sometimes exact
D : Never exact
Q.no 16. For two dimensional plane stress problems, normal and shear stress are
A : Zero
B : Equal
C : Same
D : Both equal and same
Q.no 17. LST element has _____ nodes.
A:3
B:4
C:5
D:6
Q.no 18. FEA applied for long earth dam whose height and width are measurable
in meters and length in kilometers and for long cylinders like tunnel
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
A : Nodes
B : Nodal points
D : Elements
Q.no 20. The steady state problems are those which are independent of _______
A : time
B : force
C : temperature
D : pressure
called
A : traction
B : friction
C : surfacing
Q.no 22. How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron with curved sides element?
A : 10
B : 12
C:6
D:8
Q.no 23. Regarding one dimensional heat transfer, choose the correct statement
A : Steady – f (x)
B : Steady – f (x, t)
C : Steady – f (x, y, t)
D : Steady – f (y, z)
Q.no 24. Fourier’s law in heat transfer states that
A : heat flux is proportional to thermal gradient
B : temperature is proportional to thermal gradient
C : Thermal Conductivity is proportional to thermal gradient
D : heat is proportional to thermal gradient
Q.no 25. Problem involving a long body whose geometry and loading do not vary
significantly in the longitudinal direction are referred to as
A : axisymmetric problem
B : Plane Strain
C : Plane Stress
D : Plane bending
Q.no 26. Which of the following is true for the stiffness matrix (K)?
A : K is a banded matrix
B : K is un-symmetric
C : K is an un-banded matrix
D : none
Q.no 27. In linear finite element analysis
A : Finite Element solver always follow non linear path

B : Finite Element solver always follow linear path
C : Finite Element solver follow actual stress strain diagram
D : Finite Element solver follow engineering stress strain diagram
Q.no 28. The mesh requiements not used in case of adaptive meshing
A : p refinement
B : h refinement
C : r refinment
D : ph refinement
Q.no 29. Stiffness matrix for 2D CST element is,
A : [K] = [B] [D]T [B] A t
B : [K] = [B]T [D] [B] A t
C : [K] = [B]T[D] [B] A-1 t
D : [K] = [B]T[D] [B]T A t
Q.no 30. The phases of finite element analysis are
A : Preprocessing-Solution-Postprocessing
B : Postprocessing-Solution-Preprocessing
C : Solution-Preprocessing-Postprocessing
D : Preprocessing-Postprocessing
Q.no 31. in case of isoparametric elements if each node of isoparametric element

is corrospond to one and only one node of actual element then its satisfies the
condition of
D : none of these
Q.no 32. A software used specially for finite element analysis is,
A : Creo
B : CATIA
C : NASTRAN
D : Solid Works
Q.no 33. FEA applied for pressure vessels, pistons, turbione casing is
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
Q.no 34. Name the weighted residual methods.
A : point collocation method
B : Least Square
C : galerkin’s method
D : All of Above
Q.no 35. A natural mode of vibration represents …...............at each node
A : Absolute displacement
B : Relative displacement
D : Absolute strain
Q.no 36. -----------are used to express the geometry or shape of the element.
A : Mode shapes
B : Shape functions
C : Natural curves
D : Cubic Curves
Q.no 37. In super parametric elements, the following condition exists.

A : i equal to j
B : i less than j
C : i greater than j
D : i is not equal to j
Q.no 38. CST element has------------ DOF
A:3
B:4
C:5
D:6
Q.no 39. Nodal points greater than geometry points is known as
B : Sub parametric
C : Isoparametric
D : Linear
A : LST
B : CST
C : Serendipity
D : 1D linear
Q.no 42. The equation for thermal stress in each element is

A : σ = E (Bq + α Δt)
B : σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
C : σ = E (B + α Δt)
D : σ = E (B - α Δt)
B : sub parametric
C : Isometric
D : none
A : 1445.14 W
B : 1214.14 W
C : 1145.14 W
D : 1545.14 W
Q.no 46. Eigenvalues of a system will not be influenced by ______
A : external force.
B : material stiffness
C : material density.
D : boundary conditions.
hertz is,
A : 0.123
B : 0.158
C : 0.41
D : 004
A : R = -CQ
B : R = CQ
C : R = -C (Q-a)
D : R = -C (Q+a
Q.no 49. What is equivalent length of truss element if coordinates of node 1 and
node 2 are (-400,300) and (-900,300) respectively?
A : 300
B : 400
C : 500
D : 900
Q.no 50. the basic difference between beam and truss is
A : truss has only axial forces whereas beam has axial forces as well as bending
B : beam has only axial forces whereas truss has axial forces as well as bending
C : both of above
D : none of these

element

point P c
A : N1 = 0.3, N2 = 0.2 and N3 = 0.5

Q.no 54. The 2D co-ordinates of the triangular element ABC are given below. Node
A: (1.8, 1.8), Node B: (0.4, 1.4) and Node C: (2.7, 1.7). What is the closest
approximation to the area of the triangular element ABC?
A : 0.27
B : 0.35
C : 0.5
D : 0.75
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:0
B : N1 = 0.4, N2 = 0.4 and N3 = 0.2
C : N1 = 0.6, N2 = 0.2 and N3 = 0.2
D : N1 = 0.5, N2 = 0.1 and N3 = 0.4
A : Stress
B : Strain
C : Shape Function
D : Reaction
A : C1
B : C2
C : C3
D : C4
A : Q = -k A d t /d x
B : Q = k A d x/d t
C : Q = -k A
D : Q = k d t/d x
Q.no 1. If the number of nodes used for defining the geometry is less than number
of nodes used for defining displacement,then it is known as ….......element
B : Sub parametric
C : Isoparametric
D : Linear
Q.no 2. First derivatives of the three node elements are called as
A : CST
B : LST
C : VST
D : DST
Q.no 3. On assembling stiffness and loads, the system of equations is given by
A : KQ=F
B : KQ≠F
C : K=QF
D : K≠QF
Q.no 4. One dimensional elements is----------
A : Bar Element
B : Tri Element
C : Quad Element
D : Hexahedral
Q.no 5. Which of the following is an example of steady state heat transfer?
A : Boilers and turbines
B : Cooling of I.C engine

C : Electric bulb cools down by the surrounding atmosphere
D : Chilling effect of cold wind on a warm body
A : Iso Parametric
B : Axi Symmetric
D : Sub Parametric
Q.no 8. 2D triangular elements have ___________ nodes.
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:4
A : r-s coordinates
D : x-y coordinates
Q.no 10. The red traingle in the divided structure is represented in FEA as
A : Element
B : Continum
C : Node
D : Area
Q.no 11. if the function used to define the geometry of an element and the
functions used to define the field variables of an element is same then such
element are called as
Q.no 12. With consistent mass matrix, the differential equation of vibration
refers to
Q.no 13. A mode shape consists of relative displacement values at _________ DOF.
A:n
B : n-1
C : n+1
D : n+2
Q.no 14. The rectangular elements with no internal nodes and used to find out the
shape function of higher order is called as
A : linear elements
B : CST elements
C : Serendipity elements
D : quadrilateral elements
Q.no 15. When the boundary conditions and body loads do not vary with time and
there are no specified initial conditions, the solution quantities do not vary with
time.
A : In such cases, transient thermal solutions are obtained
B : In such cases, radiation solutions are obtained
C : In such cases, steady-state thermal solutions are obtained
D : In such cases, thermomechanical solutions are obtained
time
A : more
B : less
D : can't say
Q.no 17. A three noded triangular element is known as
….......element
B : Sub parametric
C : Isoparametric
D : Linear
Q.no 19. Stiffness matrix is a …........matrix
A : Symmetric
B : Singular
C : Non symmetric
D : identity
Q.no 20. The frequency value of rigid body motion along one degrees of freedom
has a value of
A : Zero
B : One
C : Infinity
D : Less than zero
Q.no 21. if all terms of perticular degree / oder of polynomial are included in the
polynomial displacement functionm then it is called as,
C : Both of these
D : none of these
Q.no 22. Crack propagation problems come under _______ category.
A : steady-state problems
B : eigenvalue problems
C : transient problems
Q.no 23. The solution of the problem varies with time is called
A : static analysis
D : crash analysis
Q.no 24. The truss element can deform only in the
A : axial direction
B : vertical direction
C : horizontal direction
D : inclined direction
Q.no 25. The equation of motion of free vibrations is
A : ([K] - ω2 [M]) {u} = {0}
B : ([K] - M2 [ω]) {u} = {0}
C : ([ω] - K2 [M]) {u} = {0}
D : ([M] - ω2 [K]) {u} = {0}
ambient medium) is
A : q = h (T∞ + Tm)
B : q = h (Tm + T∞)
C : q = h (T∞ - Tm)
D : q = h (Tm - T∞)
Q.no 27. cooling tower is a example of
A : Axisymmetric
B : plane stress
C : plane strain
Q.no 28. Displacement function for four noded isoparametric element in x-

direction is expressed as,
A : U=N1U1
B : U=N1U1+N2U2
C : U=N1U1+N2U2+N3U3
D : U=N1U1+N2U2+N3U3+N4U4
Q.no 29. _______________problem is solved through iterative method.
A : Transient thermal
B : Steady state thermal
C : Structural with thermal load
D : Static structural analysis
Q.no 30. if the determinant of jacobian matrix is zero at any point within the
mapped element then it satisfies the condition,
D : none of these
A:4
B:8
C : 12
D : 16
Q.no 32. A frequency of value …..........indicates rigid body motion along one dof
A : Zero
B:1
C : Infinity
D : Less than zero
Q.no 33. For a positive definite symmetric stiffness matrix of size n x n, the
eigenvalues are all _________ and eigenvectors are _______________
A : non-orthogonal, non-real
B : non-real, non-orthogonal
C : orthogonal, real
D : real, orthogonal

Q.no 35. The mesh refinement in which the number of elements are increased to
get accurate solution without changing the element type is called as,
A : p refinement
B : h refinement
C : r refinment
D : ph refinement
Q.no 36. Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on

___________ .
A : nature of element
B : type of an element
C : degrees of freedom
D : nodes
matrix will be
A:2×2
B:3×3
C:4×4
D:3×4
A : Temperature
B : Pressure
C : Time
D : Flow
Q.no 39. How many degrees of freedon are there is CST element
A:3
B:4
C:6
D:2
Q.no 40. The displacement functions for the LST element are quadratic
A : quadratic
B : cubic
C : linear
D : quartic
________ phase.
A : preprocessing
B : processing
C : post processing
D : meshing
A : 0.2
B : 0.3
C : 0.5
D : 0.8
A : Always Exact
C : Sometimes Exact
D : Never exact
A : Displacement
B : Stress
C : Strain
D : Force
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
(2,1), (8,3), (7,7) and (3,5) respectively. For point P = (6.1, 5.7) calculate the natural
coordinates
A : 0.35mm and 0.4 mm respectively

B : 0.8 and 0.9 respectively
C : 0.6 and 0.2 respectively
D : 0.6 and 0.3 respectively
Q.no 49. Which of the below is not a weighted residual method
A : Point collocation method
B : subdomain collocation method
C : Least square method
D : R-R method

Q = -k A d t /d x
Presumes
Which of th
A : i, ii and iii
B : i, ii and iv
D : i, iii and iv
component
A : N1 = 0.5, N2 = 0.75
B : N1 = 0.25, N2 = 0.75
C : N1 = 0.75, N2 = 0.5
D : N1 = 0.75, N2 = 0.75
D : nodal stress
Q.no 56. To find the nodal displacements in all parts of the element,........are used
A : Shape function
B : Node function
C : Element function
D : Co-ordinate function

as,
true?
Q.no 60. Which of the following is not a property of shape function?
A : Sum of all shape functions at any point is equal to one.
B : Value of given shape function is equal to one at one perticular node and is equal to
zero at all other nodes.
C : Sum of derivatives of all shape functions for a perticular primary variable is zero.
D : Sum of derivatives of all shape functions for a perticular primary variable is one.
Q.no 1. The Feature of dynamic analysis includes
A : The dynamic loads are either function of time or frequency
B : Dynamic loads induces time or frequency dependant responces i.e. vlocities,

displacemnts etc.
C : Bothe of these
D : None of these
A : Stress
B : Strain
C : Displacement
D : Temperature

called as
B : Free vibration
D : Open vibration
Q.no 4. If a domain is discretized into N linear 1-D elements, then the number of
nodes will be:
A:N
B : N+1
C : N-2
D : 2N
Q.no 5. the function that describes the deflection within the element in terms of
the nodal values of the element.
A : Shape function
B : analytical function
C : Domain
D : Continuuam
Q.no 6. If the structure is more complex in order to simplify the model, we need
to subdivide the structure into substructures. These substructures are termed as
A : Elements
B : Modules
C : Links
D : Models
Q.no 7. Within each element body force ,traction force,cross section are said to be
constant.Say true or false
A : TRUE
B : FALSE
C : can not say
D : none of above
Q.no 8. Which of the following is not an FEA package?
A : Ansys
B : Nastran
C : Autocad
D : Abaqus
Q.no 9. The total potential energy of an elastic body is defined as ______
A : Strain energy + Work potential
B : Strain energy - Work potential
C : Strain energy / Work potential
D : Strain energy x Work potential
Q.no 10. Which statement is true regarding steady state condition?
A : There is a variation in temperature in the course of time
B : Heat exchange is constant
C : It is a function of space and time coordinates
D : Internal energy of the system changes
Q.no 11. Displacement in vibration is a simple harmonic motion and can be

represented by a sinusoidal function of time as
A : u(t) = u cos ωt
B : u(t) = u cot ωt
C : u(t) = u sin ωt
D : u(t) = u tan ωt
Q.no 12. In 1D problem each node is allowed to move only in --------direction
A : Positive x direction
B : Negative X direction
C : both positive X and negative X
D : Z direction
Q.no 13. Axis-Symmetric element is______________Element
A : 1D
B : 2D
C : 3D
D : 4D
Q.no 14. The unknown parameter at every node of the model in thermal analysis
by FEM is
A : youngs modulus
B : temperature
C : bulk modulus
D : poisons ratio
Q.no 15. The total potential energy of an elastic body is defined as _______.
A : Strain energy - Work potential
B : Strain energy + Work potential
C : Strain energy + Kinetic energy - Work potential
D : Strain energy + Kinetic energy + Work potential
Q.no 16. Maximum error will be present in which of the following shape function?
A : Constant.
B : Linear.
C : Quadratic.
D : Cubic
components is known
A : Boundary Condition
B : Elemental tiffness matrix
C : Discretization
D : Solver
A : Finite elements
D : Static elements
A : u = N1u2 + N2u1
B : u = N1u1 + N1u2
C : u = N2u2 + N1u2
D : u = N1u1 + N2u2
Q.no 20. All the calculations are made at limited number of points known as
A : elements
B : nodes
C : discretization
D : mesh
Q.no 21. How many total degrees of freedom in truss element

A : Three
B : Six
C : Nine
D : Twelve
Q.no 22. How many number of frequencies calculated for a 3-noded simply
supported beam ?
A : Three
B : Four
C : Five
D : Seven
Q.no 23. maximum value of aspect ratio to get accurate solution and less
deviation in element shape should be
A:5
B:2
C:3
D:4
Q.no 24. What is natural boundry condition in heat conduction problem
A : Temperature
B : Pressure
C : Time
D : Heat Flux
Q.no 25. The actual thickness of plane stress element is ______.
A : very large
B : very small

Q.no 26. “Thermal conductivity represents the amount of heat conducted across
the unit area when a temperature difference of one kelvin”.
A : TRUE
B : FALSE
C:
D:
applied load is considered,then the analysis is called as
A : static analysis
D : buckling analysis

matrix method.
A : Crammer
B : Henry
C : Jacobin
D : Direct
Q.no 29. A process of increasing number of element in critical section of geometry

is known as
A : Smoothing
B : Refinement
C : size function
D : relevance centre
matrix?
A : Inverse matrix method
B : The minimum potential energy principl

C : Galerkin's principle
D : Weighted residual method
Q.no 31. In linear finite element analysis
A : Finite Element solver always follow non linear path
B : Finite Element solver always follow linear path
C : Finite Element solver follow actual stress strain diagram
D : Finite Element solver follow engineering stress strain diagram
Q.no 32. Heat transfer takes place according to which law?
A : Newton’s law of cooling
B : Second law of thermodynamics
C : Newton’s second law of motion
D : First law of thermodynamics
Q.no 33. Which of the following in not three dimensional element used in FEA?
A : Tetrahedral Element
B : Hexahedral Element
C : Prism Element
D : Bar Element
Q.no 34. Stiffness matrix depends on
A : Material
B : Geometry
C : Material and Geometry both
D : Any one from this
Q.no 35. Elements connecting lower order elements and higher order elements in
a mesh are called
A : Transition elements
B : Sub-parametric elements
C : Iso-parametric elements
D : Super-parametric elements
Q.no 36. ….............consists of adding elements of same type,without increasing

degree of interpolating polynomial.
A : h-refinement
B : P-refinement
C : r -refinement
D : hp refinement
Q.no 37. identify the correct property of shape function
A : summation of all shape function inside the body is +1
B : summation of all shape function inside the body is -1
C : summation of all shape function inside the body is zero
D : summation of all shape function inside the body is infinity
Q.no 39. identify the wrong property of global stiffness matrix
A : it is symmetric
B : it is non and non singular matrix
C : it is singular matrix
D : order of matrix of rows and column are same
Q.no 40. the deviation in included angle of the element from ideal angle is called
as
A : skewness
B : aspect ratio
C : warp angle
D : cpmpletness
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : zero stress
D : zero strain
beam?
4/7, N2 = 5/14, N3 = 1/14 and T1 = 110, T2 = 70, T3 = 130?
A : 70
B : 91.4
C : 100.5
D : 115.6
A : Stress
B : Strain
C : Shape Function
D : Reaction
matrix?
Q.no 47. If the coordinate of quadrilateral are 1(2,1), 2(8,3), 3(7,7) and 4(3,5) and
shape function N1 = 0.05, N2 = 0.15, N3 = 0.6 and N4 = 0.2, then find x-coordinate of
any point P within the element.
A : 5.2
B : 5.7
C : 6.1
D : 7.5

A:1
B:2
C:3
D:0
matrix is calles as

equation.
A : 1 and 2
B : 1 and 3
C : 1, 2 and 3
D : 2 and 3
A : σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
B : σ = E (Bq + α Δt)
C : σ = -E (Bq - α Δt)
D : σ = -E (Bq + α Δt)
A : R = -CQ
B : R = CQ
C : R = -C (Q-a)
D : R = -C (Q+a
D : nodal stress
D : None
matrix?


A : 0.2
B : 0.4
C : 0.5
D : 0.6
C : Modal analysis

frequency?
A : static analysis
D : modal analysis
Q.no 3. the coordinate system related to entire body and used to define nodes in
the entire body

Q.no 4. The equation for Principle of Minimum Potential Energy is expressed as
A : [K]{F}={U}
B : {F}{U}=[K]
C : [K]{U}={F}
D : [K]{U}{F}=1
time
A : more
B : less
D : can't say
Q.no 6. The steady state heat problems are those which are independent of _______
A : Temperature
B : Pressure
C : Time
D : Flow
Q.no 7. The rectangular elements with no internal nodes and used to find out the
shape function of higher order is called as
A : linear elements
B : CST elements
C : Serendipity elements
D : quadrilateral elements
Q.no 8. As per basic theorem of isoparametric concept, If two adjacent elements

are generated using shape functions, then there is ____________ at the common
edge.
A : Continuity
B : Discontinuity
C : Linearity
D : Non-linearity
Q.no 9. If a system is subjected to an external force, then the resulting vibration is

known as
A : Free vibration
B : Forced vibration
C : Damped Vibration
D : Undamped vibration
Q.no 10. A six noded triangular element is known as
Q.no 11. How many nodes are there in a hexahedron element?
A:4
B:6
C:8
D : 10
Q.no 12. How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron element?
A:3
B:4
C:5
D:6
A : Iso Parametric
B : Axi Symmetric
D : Sub Parametric
Q.no 14. If the geometry of the elements are described by a lower order shape
functions, then these elements are called
A : Iso paramentric
B : Axi parametric
D : Sub parametric
Q.no 15. Heat transfer takes place between solid to liquid is known as
A : Conduction
B : Convection
C : Radiation
D : Shape function

D : none of these
A : Displacement
B : Force
C : Stress
D : Strain
A : Nodes
B : Nodal points
D : Elements
A : r-s coordinates
D : x-y coordinates
Q.no 21. Number of DOF per node in a triangular thermal element is
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:4
Q.no 22. ____ axes are established in an element. Since it is in the element level,
they change with the change in orientation of the element. The direction differs
from element to element.
A : Local Axes
B : Global Axes
C : Natural Axes
D : coordinate axis
Q.no 23. Better results are obtained by …..............number of nodes
A : Increasing
B : Decreasing
C : equalizing
D : none of above
Q.no 24. For 1-D heat conductional element, Temperature function, T=
A : N1T1-N2T2
B : N1T1 x N2T2
C : N1T1 / N2T2
D : N1T1+N2T2
Q.no 25. if the primery variable (displacement function) is continuous at the

interface between the elements i. nodes then it is known as
A : zero order continuity
B : first order continuity
C : second order continuity
D : third order continuity
ambient medium) is
A : q = h (T∞ + Tm)
B : q = h (Tm + T∞)
C : q = h (T∞ - Tm)
D : q = h (Tm - T∞)
Q.no 27. In the following constant strain triangle elements, the reaction will
occure at
A : R1, R2, R3, R7, R8

B : R1, R2, R4, R5, R6
C : R1, R2, R4, R7, R8
D : R3, R4, R6, R7, R8
A : Temperature
B : Pressure
C : Time
D : Flow
Q.no 29. How many number of frequencies calculated for a 4-noded cantilever ?
A : Three
B : Four
C : Six
D : Nine
Q.no 30. Which of the following is not true about Φ’s (approximation function)?
A : They have to be assumed.
B : They should satisfy the boundary conditions
C : They have to be a polynomial function.
D : They help us in defining how the primary variable will behave.
Q.no 31. How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron with curved sides element?
A : 10
B : 12
C:6
D:8
A : Global
B : Local
C : Natural
D : None
A : LST
B : CST
C : Serendipity
D : 1D linear
A:4
B:8
C : 12
D : 16
called
A : traction
B : friction
C : surfacing
Q.no 37. if all terms of perticular degree / oder of polynomial are included in the
polynomial displacement functionm then it is called as,
C : Both of these
D : none of these

A : zero
B : very small
C : very large
D : infinite
Q.no 39. The actual thickness of plane strain element is ______.
A : very large
B : very small
Q.no 40. if the sign of jacobian determinant must remain unchanged at all point
within the mapped element then it satisfies the condition,
D : none of these
A : Displacement
B : Stress
C : Strain
D : Force
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)

A : N1 = 0.5, N2 = 0.75
B : N1 = 0.25, N2 = 0.75
C : N1 = 0.75, N2 = 0.5
D : N1 = 0.75, N2 = 0.75
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
component
Q.no 49. which statement is not true regarding Lumped mass matrix and
consistant mass matrix
A : lumped mass matrix have diagonal elements only
B : consistent mass matrix have element all over the matrix
C : lumped mass matrix have less accuracy as compared to consistent mass matrix
D : lumped mass matrix have more accuracy as compared to consistent mass matrix
A : C1
B : C2
C : C3
D : C4
Q = -k A d t /d x
Presumes
Which of th
A : i, ii and iii
B : i, ii and iv
D : i, iii and iv
point P c
A : N1 = 0.3, N2 = 0.2 and N3 = 0.5

element

________ phase.
A : preprocessing
B : processing
C : post processing
D : meshing

hertz is,
A : 0.123
B : 0.158
C : 0.41
D : 004
Q.no 58. If the displacement at any given point along the common edge of all
elements is same ,then it will satisfy
A : inter element compatibility condition
B : inter element incompatibility condition
C : geometric isotropy
D : completeness condition

B : N1 = 0.4, N2 = 0.4 and N3 = 0.2
C : N1 = 0.6, N2 = 0.2 and N3 = 0.2
D : N1 = 0.5, N2 = 0.1 and N3 = 0.4
Q.no 1. Axis-Symmetric element is______________Element
A : 1D
B : 2D
C : 3D
D : 4D
Q.no 2. When to use 1D Element
A : One of the dimension is very large in comparison to rest of you
B : One of the dimension is very small in comparison to rest of you
C : All dimensions are comparatively similar
D : Two of the dimensions are very large in comparison to third one
Q.no 3. Principal modes of vibration of a multi-dof system are
A : Parallel
B : Orthogonal
C : Integer multiples
D : Fractional multiples
C : Jacobian matrix
D : Singular matrix
Q.no 5. FEA applied for thin circular disc subjected to in plane loading and thin
plates subjected to tensile loading
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
D : none of above
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these
Q.no 8. The temperature within the triangular element is given by
A : T=N1T1+N2T2+N3T3
B : T=N3T1+N2T2+N1T3
C : T=N1T3+N2T2+N3T1
D : T=N1T1+N3T2+N2T3
Q.no 9. The numbers of node for 1 D element are
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:4
Q.no 10. Variational principle is the basis for
A : Displacement method
B : Weighted residual method
C : Finite difference method
D : Finite volume method
A : Finite elements
D : Static elements
Q.no 12. It is used to determine the response of the linear structures subjected to
non periodic and sudden load.
A : Modal analysis
D : static analysis
frequency?
A : Static Analysis
B : Thermal Analysis
C : Modal Analysis
D : All of the above
A:0
B : 0.5
C:1
D : 1.5
Q.no 15. The element whose geometric variable and field variable are described
by same interpolation of same order is known as
A : Superparametric element
B : Subparametric element
C : Isoparametric element
D : Quadratic element
Q.no 16. From below, which is not a condition for the axisymmetric element?
A : Symmetric about axis
B : Boundary conditions are symmetric about an axis
C : Loading conditions are symmetric about an axis
D : scalene triangular frame
Q.no 17. If the size of the elements is small, the final solution is expected to be
______ accurate.
A : more
B : less
D : can't say
components is known
A : Boundary Condition
B : Elemental tiffness matrix

C : Discretization
D : Solver
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:4
Q.no 20. 1d Element is--------------
A : Line Element
B : Tri Element
C : Quad Element
D : Hexahedral
A : Q = KA(dT) / dx
D : Q = (KA+ dT) / dx
Q.no 22. identify the correct property of global stiffness matrix
A : it is symmetric and singular matrix
B : it is non symmetric
C : it is non singular matrix
D : order of matrix of rows and column can be different
Q.no 23. if the primery variable (displacement function) and its darivatives
(stress and strain) is continuous at the interface between the elements i. nodes
then it is known as
A : zero order continuity

B : first order continuity
C : second order continuity
D : third order continuity
A : stress
B : strain
C : Displacement
D : temperature
Q.no 25. Example for one – Dimensional element is ___________ .
A : triangular element
B : brick element
C : truss element
D : axisymmetric element
Q.no 26. FEA applied for pressure vessels, pistons, turbione casing is
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these

matrix method.
A : Crammer
B : Henry
C : Jacobin
D : Direct
Q.no 28. The mesh requiements not used in case of adaptive meshing
A : p refinement
B : h refinement
C : r refinment
D : ph refinement
Q.no 29. For the matrix equation [K]{u} = {f} + {Q}, natural boundary conditions
are incorporated in which of the following matrices?
A : [K]
B : {u}
C : {f}
D : {Q}
Q.no 30. LST element contains …........nodes
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:6
matrix will be
A:2×2
B:3×3
C:4×4
D:3×4
Q.no 32. Displacement function which matches function value at the specified
nodes is classified as
A : Lagrange interpolation function
B : Serendipity function
C : Hermite interpolation function
D : Pascal function

Q.no 34. At each node, a natural mode of vibration represents
A : Absolute displacements
B : Relative displacements
D : Absolute strain.
Q.no 35. Curved boundary is better modeled by using
A : Non-dimensional shape functions
B : Higher order elements
C : More number of simple elements
D : Isoparametric elements
Q.no 36. Negative sign in Fourier heat conduction equation indicates
A : Heat always flow is in the direction of positive temperature gradient
B : Heat always flow in the direction of negative temperature gradient
C : No heat flow is there
D : Data is insufficient
Q.no 37. Cicular plate is a example of
A : Axisymmetric
B : plane stress
C : plane strain
Q.no 38. Output from buckling analysis is buckling load factor(eigen value) and
this value is safe when
A : eigen value < 1
B : eigen value = 1
C : eigen value > 1
D : eigen value - 1
Q.no 40. Normalising eigenvector with respect to mass matrix is useful in
A : Mode superposition
B : Evaluating natural frequencies
C : Frequency response
D : Damped vibrations
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
A:1
B:2
C:3
D:0
Q.no 43. Which of the following is not correct?

A : Essential boundary condition has to be satisfied, no matter what form of
differential equation
B : Natural boundary condition is imposed on a derivative of primary variable
C : Essential boundary condition is always homogeneous
D : Essential boundary condition is imposed on the primary variable
A : ¼ (1-Є) (1+η)
B : ¼ (1+Є) (1+η)
C : ¼ (1+Є) (1-η)
D : ¼ (1-Є) (1-η)
A : 16
B : 19
C : 35
D : 51
A : R = -CQ
B : R = CQ
C : R = -C (Q-a)
D : R = -C (Q+a
B : sub parametric
C : Isometric
D : none
Q.no 49. Which of the following Ψi (shape function) should be considered in

Galerkin method? (where x = independent variable and (where Φi is
approximation function)
A : Ψi = Φi
B : Ψi = 2 xi
C : Ψi = xi
D : Ψi = 2 Φi
A : Q = -k A d t /d x
B : Q = k A d x/d t
C : Q = -k A
D : Q = k d t/d x
beam?
true?
A : Always Exact
C : Sometimes Exact
D : Never exact
matrix is calles as

D : nodal stress
D : nodal stress

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Q.no 1. For thermal analysis, the ﬁeld variable is

Q.no 2. If a system is subjected to an external force, then the resulting vibration is

A : Static structural analysis

A : Finite Difference method

B : Finite Volume method

C : Finite element method

D : Finite analysis method

Q.no 7. if a point within the element is expressed by a set of dimentionless

A : local coordinate system

B : global coordinate system

Q.no 8. Primary variable in FEM structural analysis is

Q.no 9. Most FEM software reduce computer memory requirement by storing

A : Half of symmetric stiffness matrix

B : Half of banded matrix

C : Stiffness matrix as a column vector

D : Complete stiffness matrix

D : Less than zero

Q.no 11. The numbers of node for 1 D element are

Q.no 13. How many nodes are there in a hexahedron element?

D : Both inertia and elastic coupling

Q.no 16. 3d Element is-------------

Q.no 17. Which statement is true regarding steady state condition?

B : Heat exchange is constant

C : It is a function of space and time coordinates

D : Internal energy of the system changes

D : Non linear analysis

Q.no 20. For thermal analysis, the ﬁeld variable is

Q.no 21. Curved boundary is better modeled by using

A : Non-dimensional shape functions

B : Higher order elements

C : More number of simple elements

Q.no 24. In ﬁnite element analysis over a domain, an interpolation function

A : Change in variable over an element

B : Change in variable over the whole domain

C : Shape of the element

D : Shape of the whole domain

Q.no 25. Post Processing is-----------

A : Evaluation of the Results

Q.no 28. This ssytem is used for rotational degree of freedoms

A : Consistant mass system

B : lumped mass system

C : Digonal matrix system

D : Symmetric matrix mass system

A : Steady – f (x), Unsteady – f (x, t)

B : Steady – f (x, t), Unsteady – f (x)

C : Steady – f (x, y, t), Unsteady – f (x)

D : Steady – f (y, z), Unsteady – f (y)

Q.no 31. In the gradient theorem equation,(∇) means:

Q.no 32. How many total degrees of freedom in truss element

Q.no 33. Name the variational methods.

B : Rayleigh – Ritz method

C : point collocation method