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15etn052 Finite Element Methods Question Bank Unit I Introduction 2 Mark Questions

This document contains question banks for the five units of a finite element methods course, including 2-mark and 16-mark questions. The units cover introductory concepts, 1D and 2D finite element modeling, isoparametric elements, plate analysis, and applications of FEM such as nonlinear analysis. Some example questions address shape functions, discretization, stress-strain relationships, beam and plate elements, axisymmetric problems, and solving nonlinear equations.

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15etn052 Finite Element Methods Question Bank Unit I Introduction 2 Mark Questions

This document contains question banks for the five units of a finite element methods course, including 2-mark and 16-mark questions. The units cover introductory concepts, 1D and 2D finite element modeling, isoparametric elements, plate analysis, and applications of FEM such as nonlinear analysis. Some example questions address shape functions, discretization, stress-strain relationships, beam and plate elements, axisymmetric problems, and solving nonlinear equations.

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VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES

SCHOOL OF OCEAN ENGINEERING

15ETN052 FINITE ELEMENT METHODS


QUESTION BANK

UNIT I INTRODUCTION
2 MARK QUESTIONS:

1. What is meant by Finite Element Analysis?


2. What is Rayleigh-Ritz method?
3. Name any four FEA software
4. Define Node or Joint.
5. List out the types of nodes.
6. What are the advantages of FEM?
7. Define discretization.
8. State the advantages of Rayleigh-Ritz method.
9. Distinguish between the Rayleigh-Ritz method and FEM.
10.Define Poisson’s Ration.

16 MARK QUESTIONS:

11.Describe the general steps of the FEM.


12.Explain various applications of FEM.
13.Explain the process of discretisation of a structure in FEM with suitable
examples.
14. Write down the strain-displacement relationship for a 3-D solid mechanics
problem including higher order elements.
15.A simply supported beam subjected to entire span UDL and central point
load. Calculate the deflection using Rayleigh-Ritz method and compare with
exact solution.
16.Explain stress-strain relationship in matrix form for a plane-stress condition
with suitable example.
17.Explain stress-strain relationship in matrix form for a plane-strain condition
with suitable example.
UNIT II ONE DIMENTIONAL AND TWO DIMENTIONAL FEM

2 MARK QUESTIONS:

1. Define shape function


2. What are the characteristics of shape function?
3. State the properties of stiffness matrix.
4. What is truss?
5. Define total potential energy.
6. State the principle of minimum potential energy.
7. Write down the expression for stiffness matrix of a truss element.
8. What are the primary unknown in a displacement FEM.
9. What are the secondary unknown in a displacement FEM.
10.What are the factors that govern selection of type of finite element?

16 MARK QUESTIONS:

11.Determine the shape function for a CST element in terms of natural co-
ordinate system.
12.Derive stiffness matrix for a two dimensional element.
13.Derive an expression for shape function and assemble the stiffness for
bending in beam element.
14.Determine the slope and deflection of a cantilever beam subjected to
entire span UDL and free end point load.
15.Determine the slope and deflection of a simply supported beam subjected
to entire span UDL and central point load.
16.Develop the shape function, stiffness matrix and force vector for one
dimensional linear element.
17.Develop the element strain-displacement matrix and element stiffness
matrix for a CST element.
UNIT III ISOMETRIC ELEMENTS

2 MARK QUESTIONS:

1. What is LST element?


2. What is CST element?
3. What is QST element?
4. Write strain displacement matrix for CST element.
5. Define Isoparametric element with suitable example.
6. What is Axi Symmetric element?
7. What are the conditions for a problem to be Axi Symmetric?
8. Write short notes on Axi Symmetric problem.
9. Write strain-displacement matrix for an Axi Symmetric triangular
element?
10.Write stress-displacement matrix for an Axi Symmetric triangular
element?

16 MARK QUESTIONS:

11.Develop shape function for Axi Symmetric triangular element.


12.Evaluate the stress-strain relationship matrix for Axi Symmetric
triangular element.
13.Develop shape function for a 4-noded Iso parametric quadrilateral
element.
14.Develop strain-displacement matrix and stress-strain relationship
matrix for Iso parametric quadrilateral element.
15.Explain the formulation of strain-displacement relationship for 3-D
Iso parametric solid element.
16.Derive the expression for element stiffness matrix for an Axi
Symmetric shell element.
17.Develop shape function for a 4-noded rectangular element by using
natural co-ordinate system.
UNIT IV ANALYSIS OF PLATES

2 MARK QUESTIONS:

1. Define plate element.


2. Define shell element.
3. Give examples for plate structures.
4. Give examples for shell structures.
5. What do you mean by Mindlin’s approximations?
6. Define Axi Symmetric shell.
7. List out various structural applications of FEM.
8. Define 4-noded Iso parametric quadrilateral element.
9. Define buckling of plate.
10.Distinguish between thin and thick cylindrical shell.

16 MARK QUESTIONS:

11.Explain the application of FEM for ship structures.


12.Explain non-linear analysis of thin plate.
13.Explain the application of FEM for analysis of Axi Symmetric shell
structures.
14.Explain the analysis of Arch Dam using FEM.
15.Explain plane stress analysis of a gravity dam using FEM.
16.Explain the analysis of prestressed concrete reactor vessel using FEM.
17.Explain various structural applications of FEM.
UNIT V APPLICATIONS OF FEM

2 MARK QUESTIONS:

1. What is non-linear analysis?


2. Give example for non-linear problem.
3. List out examples fort spatial structures.
4. Define material non-linearity.
5. Define geometric non-linearity.
6. List out the techniques used for solving non-linear problem.
7. Explain non-linear elastic behavior.
8. Define elastic stiffness matrix.
9. Define geometric stiffness matrix.
10.Give examples for geometric non-linear problem.

16 MARK QUESTIONS:

11.Explain non-linear problems with example that can be analyzed by FEM.


12.Explain three categories of Non-linear problem.
13.Explain incremental procedure to solve Non-linear problem.
14.Explain iterative procedure to solve Non-linear problem.
15.Explain step-iteration or mixed procedure to solve Non-linear problem.
16.Explain various problems involving material non-linearity.
17.Draw flow chart for incremental procedure and iterative procedure to solve
Non-linear problem

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