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TEST 1
JUNE SEMESTER 2020

BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

(HONS)
FINITE ELEMENTS
(MECH 4103)

(TIME : 1 HOURS 30 MINUTES)

MATRIC NO. :
NO. : :

IC. / PASSPORT NO. :

LECTURER : DR MAI NURSHERIDA BINTI JALALUDDIN

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This question paper consists of 3 printed pages including this page.

2. Answer the questions in the A4 paper provided.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer ALL Questions.

Question 1

1. Given: For the spring system shown in Figure 1. Given that k1 = 150 N/mm, k2 = 200
N/mm, k3 = 150 N/mm, P = 500 N and u1 = u3 = 0. Find:
i. The global stiffness matrix
ii. Displacements of nodes 2 and 4
iii. The reaction forces at nodes 1 and 3
iv. The force in the spring 2
(10 marks)

k1 P k2 k3
x
1 2 3 4

Figure 1
[CLO1, PO1, C3]

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 Question 2

Circular cross section

A1
A2
A3 A1 = 0.0032 m2
A4 1kN A2 = 0.0025 m2
-250 N
A3 = 0.0009 m2
A4 = 0.0004 m2

E = 70 GPa

0.25 m 0.25 m 0.25 m

Prepare a finite element model consisting of 3 elements. To represent each segment. (use inner cross section for your
model).

a. Calculate the deformation in every segment, at A1, A2, A3 and A4

b. Calculate the strain (ε) in every element

c. Find the stress (σ) in every element

d. Find the elemental force.

e. find the reaction force

[CLO1, PO1, C3]

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