USN 14CSE23

Second Semester M.Tech. Degree Examination, June/July 2015

Finite Element Method and Analysis
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100
Note: 7. Answer any FIVE full questions.
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o I a. Explain briefly principle of minimum potential energy and determine nodal displacements
for the system shown in Fig.Q.l(a). (10 Marks)
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Rayleigh-Ritz method. Assume E = 70GPa, A =" 100mm2. Assume second order polynomial.
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2a. What are kinematic and static variables? Give examples. (04 Marks)
a= b. Mention the steps involved in solving problems in finite element method in structural
members subjected to axial loads. Explain any one step briefly.
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Which of the fsllowing functions are in the state of stable/unstable/neutral equilibrium?
o-; State why? i) n = q2 ii) n = (2q_ q') iii) n = qa. (08 Marks)
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Derive the shape function for a two noded bar element using Lagrange's interpolation and
aiL sketch only the variation of shape functions for the following bar elements shown in
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Jacobean for the element and area of the element. (08 Marks)
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4 a. Obtain the consistent nodal load vector for the elements shown in Fig.Q.4(a) and Fig.Q.a@).
(12 Marks)

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b. Using one point and two point formula of Gauss quadrature evaluate:
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a. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of finite element method. (08 Marks)
b. Obtain the expression for shape function in case of a CST element. Adopt Cartesian
co-ordinates. Also sketch the shape function variation at each node. (12 Marks)

a. Derive the Hermite shape function for a two noded beam element in natural coordinates.
Also plot the variations. (10 Marks)
b. For the fixed beam shown in Fig.Q.6(b). determine the displacement and slopes at node@
and reaction force of nodeO only. E = 210 x 10?'N/m2. (10 Marks)

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7 For the two bar tius's shown in Fig.Q.7, determine nodal displacements and reaction
forces/support reastion using the concept of direction cosines and elimination techniques.
Adopt FEM approach. Assume E = 210 GPa. A = 600mm' lFinite Element Method) for each
element. , (20 Marks)

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Write short note on:

a. Co, Cl and C2 function
b. Node numbering to minimize band width
c. Serendipity and Lagrangian finite element
d. Patch test. (20 Marks)

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