1. Write algorithm for Gauss elimination method.

2. Write algorithms for Gauss-Siedel and conjugate gradient methods. Mention their advantages and
limitations.
3. Solve following system of linear equations using Gauss-Siedel iteration and conjugate gradient
methods.
8x  5 y  4 z  9
3x  6 y  4 z  12
5 x  3 y  7 z  10

4. What are DFT and FFT? Explain their applications in civil engineering.
5. Write an algorithm and a program (FORTRAN or C+ or Matlab) for DFT and FFT. Explain
which parameters can be identified using time domain and frequency domain.
6. Find the nodal displacements and stresses in the bar elements.
2A 1.5A
0.5A A
250kN 70 kN 130kN

L/4 L/4 L/4 L/4

7. Find the nodal displacements and member forces in the truss. Take cross-sectional areas
for both members as 2x10-3m2 and E=2x105MPa.

3 3

60 kN 20 kN/m2
2m

2
30 kN
2m

600 600
1
2
2m 5m
1

8. Explain how do you determine the stiffness matrix of 2-D triangular element? Give suitable
example.
9. How do you determine nodel equivalent forces in 2-D triangular element? Explain with examples.
10. A constant strain triangular element shown in figure is subjected to a uniform pressure of
20kN/m2 on side 2-3. Thickness of the element is 2mm uniform, Poisson’s ratio is 0.25, modulus
of elasticity, E=2x105MPa. Evaluate the stiffness matrix for the element.
11. For the beam element shown in figure, determine nodal deformations at node 2 and 3. Using
displacement function, determine deformations under point load. Take EI=10000N/mm2.
 15 kN
30 kN/m
50kN-
1 m 2
3
2m EI 4m EI 6m
12. Write shape function for the given triangular elements with given nodes and explain how do you
evaluate stiffness matrix.

13. Write shape functions for 4-node, 8-node rectangular elements and derive stiffness matrix
14. Derive stiffness matrix for 8-node brick element. How do you obtain stiffness matrix? Explain
15. Give mathematical formulation for plain stress elements.
16. Give mathematical formulations for axi-symmetric elements.