KGINEEP

MAILAM ENGINEERINGCOLLEGE, MAILAM

(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Affiliated to Anna University Chennai)
A TATAConsultancy Services Accredited Institution
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Test MODEL EXAM Sub/Code ME8692 / Finite Element Analysis

Year / SEM: III/VI Date:

Time: 3Hours Marks 100

PART - A (10X2=20)
CO Level Q.no

1 2 1 Differentiate between essential boundary condition and natural boundary

condition.
1 2 Define the term discretization.
2 1 3
List any two properties of shape functions.
2 1 4
Write down the expression of longitudinal vibration of bar element.
3 2 5 Differentiate CST and LST elements.

3 6
1
Write down the stress-strain relationship matrix for plane strain condition.
4 2 7
Give the B(Strain displacement) matrix for a linear quadrilateral element.
4 2 Write the Constitutive Matrix for axisymmetric analysis.
5 9
What are the three modules of any finite element analysis package?
5L 2 10. What are called as serendipity elements? Give an example.
PART. -B (5 x 13=65)
1 3 11.a.
Explain the General Steps of the Finite Element Analysis
A 50 mm long Aluminium pin fin of diameter 1 mm is attached to a wall that is
maintained at 300°C. It is subjected to both conduction and convection heat
transfer. The thermal conductivity k of Aluminium is 200 W/m°Cand the
convective heat transfer coefficient h is 20 W/m'°c. The free end of the fin is
insulated. Determine using any Weighted Residual technique or the Ritz
technique the temperature distribution along the fin and hence the temperature
at the tip. The Governing differential equation for the fin is given by
1 5 11.b.
d
dx dx
+hp(T -T,) = 0
Boundary conditions
(i)T(0)= 300° C
=0
x=50
Consider a bar as shown in Fig. An axial load of 200 KN is applied point p. Take
Aj= 2400 mm, E,= 70 X10°N/m, Az= 600 mm,E,= 200 x 10°N/m². Calculate
2 5 12.a. the following:
(a)The nodal displacement at point p.
(b) Stress in each material.
(c) Reaction force.
 300 mm 400 mm

1
D
200 KN 2

A furnace wall is made up of three layers, inside layer with thermal conductivity
8.5 W/mk, the middle layer with conductivity 0.25 W/mk, the outer layer with
12.b.
conductivity 0.08 W/mk. The respective thicknesses of the inner, middle and
outer layer are 25 cm, 5 cm and 3 cm respectively. The inside temperature of
the wal is 600°Cand outside of the wall is exposed to atmospheric air at 30°C
with heat transfer coefficient of 45 W/m²K. Determine the nodal
temperatures.
Determine the stiffness matrix for the constant strain triangular (CST) element
shown in Fig. The co-ordinates are given in units of millimeters. Assume plane
stress Conditions. Take E = 210 GPa, v= 0.25 andt= 10 mm.

(X3. y3)
w
(50, 120)
3 4 13.a.

(20, 30) (80, 30)

(x1. y1) (x2, y2)
x

Compute the element matrix and vectors for the element shown in Fig. when
the edges 2-3 and 1-3 experience convection heat loss.

(8, 10)
h= 10 Wlcm² K
Too = 40°C
3 5 13.b. k= 60 Nlcmk
(4, 6) Yo= 50 W/cm3
3) (12,8)

h= 15 Wlcm² K
Too = 40°C

4 5 14.a. Derive the constitutive matrix for Plane Stress and Plane strain elements

For the axisymmetric elements shown in Fig. determine the stiffness matrix.
4 5 14.b. Let E 2.1 x105 N/mm and v= 0.25. The co-ordinates shown in
Fig. are in
millimeters.
 3(0, 50)

(0, 0) (50, 0)

3 15.a. Evaluate the following function byapplying 3point Gaussian quadratureedx.

-1

Consider a quadrilateral element as shown in Fig. The local co-ordinates are &
= 0.5 and n = 0. Evaluate Jacobian matrix and strain-displacement matrix.

5 5 15.b. T
15 mm

50
1 2

-50 mm

Fig.

PART - C(1 x 15=15)

For a tapered bar as shown in figure below subjected to its own self weight,
determine the deflection at the free end using any weighted residual technique.
Assume E = 200 GPa and y = 77 kN/m.
1000 mm

4 16.a. 1000 a
1

100 x 100 Sq

25125 5q

Fig.
With the help of anyone FEA software discuss the procedure for solving the
4 16.b.
beam problem with Point load, UDL and UVL
CO1 Summarize the basics of finite element formulation.
CO2 Apply finite element formulations to solve one dimensional Problems.
CO3Apply finite element formulatlons to solve two dimensional scalar Problems.
CO4 Apply finite element method to solve two dimensional Vector problems.
CO5 Apply finite element method to solve problems on iso parametric element and dynamic Problems.

Ki - Remember, K2 - Understand, K3 - Apply, K4 - Analysis, K5 - Evaluate, K6 -

Create

Subject In-charge Batch Coordinator HOD/MECH PRINCIPAL

 OINLERL
MAILAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE, MAILAM
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Afiliated to Anna University Chennai)
ATATA Consultancy Services Accredited Institution
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Test MODEL EXAM Sub/Coce ME8692 / Finite Elerment Analysis

Year / SEM: III/VI Date:

Time: 3Hours Marks 100

PART -A (10X2=20)
CO Level Q.no

1 1 1. List the various weighted residual methods.

1 1 2. Name any four FEA software's.
2 2 3. What are the properties of the Stiffness matrix?
2 4.
What is meant by longitudinal vibrations and transverse vibrations?
3 1 5. Write the governing equation for the torsion of non-circular sections and give
the associated boundary conditions.
3 1 6
Express the shape functions for aconstant strain triangular finite element.
4 1 7. Give the Strain-Displacement matrix equation for an axisymmetric triangular
element.
4 2 What are the ways in which athree dimensional problem can be reduced to a
two dimensional approach?
5 1 9 Write down the Gaussian quadrature expression for numerical integration.
5 1 10.
Write down the stiffness matrix equation for four noded isoparametric
quadrilateral element.
PART -B (5 x 13=65)

A simply supported beam subjected to uniformly distributed load over entire

1 5 11.a.
span and it is subjected to a point load at the centre of the span. Calculate the
bending moment and deflection at midspan by using Rayleigh-Ritz method and
Compare with exact solution.
The Governing Equation for one dimensional heat transfer through a fin of
length Iattached to a hot source as shown given by

-KAdT + hp (T -T)= 0.
To= 20° C
k=3 Wicm" C h0.1Wicmc
1 5 11.b. 1cm
To
-l=8 am 4 cm

If the free end of the fin is insulated, give the boundary conditions and
determine using the Collocation technique the temperature distribution in the
fin. Report the temperature at the free end.
The structure shown in Fig. is subjected to an increase in temperature of 80°C.
2 5 12.a.
Determine the displacements, stresses and support reactions. Assume the
following data:
 Bronze
Aluminium
Steel P = 60 kN
P P2 + P =75 kN
AT= 80°C

800 mm 600 mm 400 mm

Bronze Aluminium Steel

A = 2400mm2 1200 mm2 600 mm2
E = 83 GPa 70 GPa 200 GPa
a = 18.9 x10-6/°C 23 x10-6/°C 11.7 x10-6/°C
Consider athree bar truss as shown in Fig. Take E = 2 x 10 N/mm. Calculate
the nodal displacement. Take A1 = 2000 mm', A, = 2500 mm, A3 = 2500
mm?.

250 KN

2 4 12.b.

500 mm

1000 mm
3 4 13.a. Derive the shape function for the Constant Strain Triangular (CST) Element.
Fig. shows a shaft having rectangular cross-section with 8 cm x 4 cm
sides. The
material has shear modulus 90 x 105 N/mm. Shaft length is 200 cm. The
shaft is fixed at one end and subjected to torque T at the other
end. Determnine
the total angle of twist if the applied toque is 20 x 103 N-cm.

3 4 13.b.

M
4 cm X

8 cm

Calculate the element stiffness matrix and the thermal force

5 14.a. vector for the
axisymmetric triangular element shown in Fig. The element experiences a 15°C
increase in temperature.
 zA

(9, 10)

(6, 7) (8, 7)

Fig.
The co-ordinates are in millimeters.

V= 0.25.
Take a =10 x 10-6/°C; E = 2x 105 N/mm; element using
4 5 14.b. Derive the shape functions for an eight noded rectangular
intrinsic coordinate system.
determine the
i) For the isoparametric quadrilateral element shown in Fig.,
local co-ordinates of the point Pwhich has cartesian co-ordinates (7, 4).

(8, 6)
3,
(2. 5)
Pe
(7, 4)

(3, 1) (6, 1)

Fig.
ii) Evaluate the Jacobian matrix at the local coordinates [ = n =0.5 for the
5 3 15.a.
linear quadrilateral element with its global coordinates as shown in Fig.

(8, 10)
3
(3, 8) P((/2, 1/2)
4

(7, 5)
(4,4)

Fig.
5 5 15.b. Determine the shape function for 9 nodded quadratic rectangular elements.
PART - C(1 x 15=15)

i) A thin plate shown in Fig. is subjected to an in plane load as shown. What

4 4 16.a.
type of analysis willbe used for this problem?
 i) If a two-element idealization is used as shown determine the constitutive
matrix and the strain displacement matrix. Assume E= 200 GPa, p= 0.33 and t
= 10 mm.

ii) What are the unknown variables at each node and the boundary conditions?
How will you determine the stiffness matrix (derivation not needed)? Give the
load vector.

3 cm IN/cm

4 cm

Fig.

Using Gauss Quadrature evaluate the following integral.

1 1
5 5 16.b.
Integral, I= 12+28+n,dedn
-1-1
1+n?

CO1 Summarize the basics of finite element formulation.

CO2 Apply finite element formulations to solve one dimensional Problems.
cO3 Apply finite element formulations to solve two dimensional scalar Problems.
CO4 Apply finite element method to solve two dimensional Vector problems.
CO5 Apply finite element method to solve problems on iso parametric element and dynamicProblems.

K1 - Remember, K2 - Understand, K3 - Apply, K4 - Analysis, K5 - Evaluate, K6 - Create

Subject In-charge Batch Coordinator HOD/MECH PRINCIPAL

 NGINGe
CRING
MAILAM ENGINEERING COLLEGE, MAILAM
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Affiliated to Anna University Chennai)
A TATA Consultancy Services Accredited Institution
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Test MODEL EXAM Sub/Code ME8692 /Finite Element Analysis

Year / SEM: III/VI Date:

3 Hours Marks 100

Time:

PART - A (10X2=20)

CO Level Q.no

1 2 1. Why are polynomial types of interpolation functions preferred over

trigonometric functions?
1 2 2. State the three phases of finite element method.
Distinguish between essential boundary conditions and natural boundary
2 3
conditions.
2 1 4.
Write down the general finite element equation.
1 5 Draw any two higher order elements used in FEM.

2 6. With suitable examples and the governing equations distinguish between vector
and scalar variable problems
4 2 7.
Distinguish a shell element from a plate element.
4 1 8. Write any two conditions for a problem to be axi-symmetric.
2 9. State the advantages of using natural coordinates in finite element methods.
5 1 10. What is meant by Isoparametric element?
PART - B (5 x 13=65)

The following differential equation is available for a physical phenomenon.

d²y + 50 = 0, 0< xs 10
dx2
Trial function is, y = a1x (10- x)
1 11.a.
Boundary conditions are, y(0) =0
y(10) =0
Find the value of the parameter a 1 by the following methods:
() Point collocation; (i) Subdomain collocation; (iii) Least squares; (iv)
Galerkin.
Determine the displacements of nodes 1 and 2 in the spring system shown in
1 11.b. Fig. Use minimum potential energy principle to assemble equations of
equilibrium.
 K= 60 N/m

(61)
Kg = 100 Nim
100 N 80 N
2
(63)
d K75 Nim

(62)
A rod subjected to an axial load P=600 kN is applied as
domain into shown Fig. Divide the
two elements. Determine the
following:
(a) Displacement at eachnode.
(b) Stresses in each element.
4
(c) Reactions at each node point.
12.a.
Take A= 250 mm², E = 2 x10 N/mm'

Wall

150mm 150 mm 12 mm
Determnine the natural frequency of
both ends as shown in Fig. The beamtransverse
may
vibration for a beam fixed at
be modelled by twO
of length L and cross
sectional area A. The use of elements, each
conditional is optional. symmetry boundary
2 5 12.b.

o2 2
L

Determine the temperature at the

data shown in Fig. Draw the 125°C location (2, 1) in a square plate with the
isotherm using at least three points.
(0, 5) (5, 5)
60° C 3 195° C
X4, y4
X3, Y3
3 13.a.
" (2, 1)

1 2
(0, O) (5, 0)
112° C 160° C
X1. y1 X2. y2
For the plane stress element shown in Fig. the
nodal displacements are:
5 13.b. uj = 2.0 mm; v1 = 1.0mm;
u2 = 0.5 mm;v2 =0.0 mm;
U3 = 3.0 mm; V3 = 1.0 mm.
 (50, 120)

(20, 30) (80, 30)

Determine the element stresses Sy, Sy, tyv, S1 and S2 and the principal
angleqp. Let E = 210 GPa, V = 0.25 and t = 10 mm. AIl co-ordinates are in
millimeters.
For the axisymmetric elements shown in Fig. determine the element stresses.
Let E = 210 GPa and v = 0.25. The cO-ordinates (in millimeters) are shown in
Fig.
The nodal displacements are:
U1 = 0.05 mm; W1 = 0.03 mm
u2 = 0.02 mm; WT = 0.02 mm
U3 =0 mm; W3 = 0mm

zA
5 14.a.

3 (0, 50)

(0, 0) (50, 0)

Fig.
The two dimensional propped beam shown in fig. is divided in to twO CST
element. Determine the nodal displacement and element stresses using plane
stress conditions. Body force is neglected in comparison with the external
forces. E =2 x105 N/mmz;v= 0.3; t= 10 mm.

3
A 75000 N

4 5 14.b.

750mm

1000 mm

Fig.
 1
5 15.a.
Evaluate the integral (x4-3x +7) dx.
1

Establish the strain-displacement matrix for the linear quadrilateral element as

shown in Fig. at Gauss point r= 0.57735 and s = - 0.57735.
(4,5)
(2,4)
5 5 15.b.

(5, 2)
(1, 1)

Fig.
PART - C(1 x 15=15)

Determine using any numerical technique, the temperature distribution along a

circular fin of length 8 cm and radius 1 cm. The fin is attached to a boiler
3 5 16.a.
whose wall temperature is 120 °C and the free end is insulated. Assume
convection coefficient h=10 W/cm² °c, Conduction coefficient K= 70 W/cm°C
and T. = 40°C. Calculate the temperatures at every 1cm from the left end
A Gantry crane as shown in Fig. of overall length 10m is designed to carry a
maximum load of 50 kN. The beam is of I section whose Ixx is 40 X 10m. E
= 200 GPa. If the maximum deflection of the beam and the
support reactions
and moments are to be determined using Finite Element Analysis, discuss how
the member of length L is to be modeled. What element will be used and what
are the boundary conditions? What is the maximum deflection of the beam?

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2 5 16.b.

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CO1 Summarize the basics of finite element formulation.

CO2 Apply finite element formulations to solve one dimensional Problems.
CO3 Apply finite element formulations to solve two dimensional scalar Problems.
CO4 Apply finite element method to solve two dimensional Vector problems.
CO5 Apply finite
element method to solve problems on iso parametric element and dynamic Problems.
K1 - Remember, K2 - Understand, K3 - Apply, K4 - Analysis, K5 -
Evaluate, K6 - Create

Subject In-charge Batch Coordinator HOD/MECH PRINCIPAL