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    1. The document discusses four problems involving the finite element method to model different engineering scenarios. The first problem involves modeling heat conduction through a composite wall using two 1D heat conduction elements. The second models laminar fluid flow through a branched pipe network using 1D fluid flow elements. The third problem models displacement in a tapered elastic bar using either one or two bar elements. The fourth models displacement of a node in a truss structure using two plane truss elements. Each problem provides the model, governing equations, and solved answer.

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    1. The document discusses four problems involving the finite element method to model different engineering scenarios. The first problem involves modeling heat conduction through a composite wall using two 1D heat conduction elements. The second models laminar fluid flow through a branched pipe network using 1D fluid flow elements. The third problem models displacement in a tapered elastic bar using either one or two bar elements. The fourth models displacement of a node in a truss structure using two plane truss elements. Each problem provides the model, governing equations, and solved answer.

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    MA3004 Mathematical Methods in Engineering

    Tutorial 5 Questions (Part II Finite Element Method)


    (Related to Chapter 2)

    1. Consider the problem of heat conduction through the composite wall shown
    in the figure. Model the problem using two 1-D heat conduction elements
    introduced in Chapter 2. Take the area of the wall through which heat flows
    as 1 m2. Solve the global equilibrium equations for (i) the interfacial
    temperature and (ii) the heat flowing through the composite wall.
    kT = 20 W m-1 oC-1
    kT = 6 W m-1 oC-1

    1 2 3
    x
    -5 C
    o 20 oC

    0.02 m 0.06 m
    [Ans: 2.727oC, 2273 W/m2]

    2. Consider laminar incompressible flow in the branched network of circular


    pipes shown. If 0.085 cubic metre of fluid enters the piping network per
    second and leaves out at ambient pressure (P3 = 0), calculate the fluid
    pressures at nodes 1 and 2. How much fluid flow takes place in pipe (3)? Use
    the 1-D fluid flow element discussed in Chapter 2 to build your finite element
    model. Ignore the effects of bends in the pipes.

    (1) 2 (2)
    = 0.9610-3 N.s/m2
    (3)
    Pipe D (cm) L (m)
    Q1 = 0.085 m3 /s P3 = 0
    1 (1) 7.6 305
    3 (2) 5.1 45.8
    (3) 5.1 45.8
    (4) (4) 10.2 91.5

    [Ans: P1 = 2633 Pa, P2 = 711Pa, 268.5  10 5 m 3 /s ]


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    3. Figure shows a tapered elastic bar of length L subjected to a tensile load P at
    the bottom end and fixed to a support at the top end. The cross-sectional area
    of the bar varies linearly from A0 at the top end to A0/2 at the bottom end.
    Calculate the displacement at the bottom end (i) by modelling the bar as a
    single bar element and (ii) using two bar elements of equal length. Take the
    cross-sectional area of the bar elements equal to the actual cross-sectional
    area of the tapered bar at the mid-sections of the elements (as shown).
    Compare your answers with the exact solution, 1.386PL/A0E.

    Area A0 1 1
    U1 U1
    (1)

    U2 2
    Area 7A0/8
    (2)
    Area A0/2
    U2 2 U3 3
    P Area 5A0/8
    Area 3A0/4

    [Ans: 1.333PL/A0E, 1.371PL/A0E]

    4. Use two plane truss elements to model the truss structure shown and thereby
    determine the vertical and horizontal displacements of node 2. Assume the same
    Young's modulus (E) and cross sectional area (A) for both truss elements. Treat E
    and A as parameters.
    1000 kN
    (1)

    3 1m 2

    1m (2)

    1 y
    45o

    [Ans: 3.828×106/EA, 106/EA]

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