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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3172008 Date:15/12/2021
Subject Name:Finite Element Analysis
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain Discretization in FEM. 03
(b) What are the merits and demerits of FEA as compared to other 04
conventional methods?
(c) Explain general steps of the Finite Element Method in detail. 07

Q.2 (a) Evaluate: FEA gives Approximate solution. 03

(b) Derive element stiffness matrix for 1D bar element. 04
(c) Discuss the different types of elements used in FEA with its 07
application.
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(c) For the spring assemblage shown in Figure 2, obtain (a) the global 07
stiffness matrix, (b) the displacements of nodes 2–4, (c) the global
nodal forces, and (d) The local element forces. Node 1 is fixed
while node 5 is given a fixed, known displacement d=20.0mm. The
spring constants are all equal to k = 200 kN/m.

Q.3 (a) What are the conditions necessary to be followed for 03

considering a problem as axisymmetric?
(b) Source of error in FEA. 04
(c) A stepped bimetallic bar made of Aluminum (E=70 x 103 N/mm2) 07
and steel (E=200x 103 N/mm2) is subjected to an axial load of 200
KN as shown in fig. using penlty approach, determine the nodal
displacement.

OR
Q.3 (a) Define local and global coordinate system in trusses. 03
(b) Give the practical application of axisymmetric elements. 04
(c) For the bar element shown in Figure 3, evaluate the global stiffness 07
matrix with respect to the x-y coordinate system. Let the bar’s
cross-sectional area equal 2 inch2, length equal 60 inch, and
modulus of elasticity equal 30 x 106 psi. The angle the bar makes
with the x axis is 30°.

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Q.4 (a) How does axisymmetric differ from planer symmetry? 03
(b) Differentiate between plane stress and plane strain analysis 04
giving a suitable example.
(c) For the two-bar truss shown in Figure, determine the 07
displacement in the ydirection of node 1 and the axial force in
each element.
Let E = 210 GPa and A= 6 x 10-4 m2 for each element. The
lengths of the elements are shown in the figure.

OR
Q.4 (a) Higher number of elements leads to getting a solution closer to the 03
exact one.
(b) Differentiate between spring, bar and beam elements from general 04
and application point of view.
(c) Determine the nodal displacements and rotations and the global 07
and element forces for the beam shown in Figure. The beam is
fixed at node 1, has a roller support at node 2, and has an elastic
spring support at node 3. A downward vertical force of P = 50 kN
is applied at node 3. Let E = 210 GPa and I = 210-4 m4
throughout the beam, and let k = 200 kN/m.

Q.5 (a) What are the ways which a 3D problems can be reduced to a 03
2D approach?
(b) Explain in brief : CST & LST 04
(c) Evaluate the shape function & Find the Jacobian matrices for 07
triangleshown in Fig.

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Q.5 (a) Explain evaluation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors in dynamic 03
consideration.
(b) Write down the expression of shape function N and displacement 04
u for one dimensional bar element.
(c) Discuss the importance of dynamics in Finite Element Analysis. 07
Also explain the different types of nonlinearities.

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