Sinhgad Technical Education Society’s

Sinhgad Collegeof Engineering, Vadgaon, Pune -41.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Prelim: Computer Aided Engineering

2021-22 SEM - II
TE (Mech. Engg.)

Date : Max. Marks : 70

Duration : 2.5hrs. Passing Marks : 28

Solve Q 1 OR Q 2, Q 3 OR Q 4, Q 5 OR Q 6, Q 7 OR Q 8

1.A 8
Explain element selection criteria
1.B 9
Explain methods of mesh refinement
OR
2.A Explain effect of mesh density in critical region 8
2.B Explain use of symmetry in FEA 9

3.A Explain types of 1 D elements 8

3.B 1-D element has a length of 200 mm. The temperature at node 1 and 2 are 100 0 C and 400C 10
respectively. Evaluate the shape functions associated with node 1 and 2, if the
temperature is to be estimated at point P within the element, situated at 150 mm from
node 1. Also calculate temperature at point P.
OR
4.A Derive the element stiffness matrix by direct approach 8
4.B For the triangular element shown in the Fig. 2 determine 10
i) Jacobian Matrix
ii) B Matrix (Strain-Displacement Matrix)
iii) Strains
iv) Stresses
Take E=200 GPa and Poisson’s Ratio µ=0.3 The nodal displacements for the CST
element are
q1 = 0.001 mm, q2=-0.004 mm. q3=0.003 mm, q4=0.002 mm, q5=-0.002 mm, q6=0.006
mm
 Fig. 2

5 Explain CAE reports with suitable example 17

OR
6 Compare Linear and Non-Linear Analysis 17

7A Explain the application of CAE for the simulation of the plastic injection molding process 10
7B Write short note on NVH analysis 8

OR
10 A Explain the application of CAE in CFD analysis 8
10 A Write in details about the application of CAE for manufacturing process – Casting 10
Simulation