FINITE ELEMENT METHODS BTCE: 807

Time: 3Hrs
M Marks: 60

Note: i) Any missing data can be suitably assumed clearly stating the same.
ii) Support your answers with labeled sketches wherever possible.
iii) Section A is compulsory, attempt any 4 questions from section B and attempt
any 2 questions from section C.
iv) Marks are shown against each question.
SECTION A
1
i) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of FEM over Classical method
ii) Explain the terms, ‘Anisotropic’and ‘Isotropic’ as applied to material properties.
iii) Briefly explain various attempts made to reduce memory requirement in storing
stiffness matrix.
iv) Explain the Local coordinates and global coordinates.
v) Determine the shape function for a two noded bar element using Cartesian
coordinate system
vi) Write short note on convergence requirement in FEM formulation.
vii) Differentiate between the terms ‘lumped loads’ and consistent loads
viii) Write short notes on Effect of element aspect ratio on accuracy.
ix) Differentiate between a bar element and a truss element.
x) Explain the isoparametric concept in finite element analysis.

(2x10)

SECTION B

1. For a two noded bar element, determine the shape functions. Use natural
coordinate system. (5 Marks)
2. Explain the terms ‘Plane stress’ and ‘Plane strain’ problems. Give constitutive
laws for these cases. (5 Marks)
3. Discuss the various convergence criteria necessary for finite element solution to
converge monotonically to the correct value. (5 Marks)
4. Write short notes on
(a) Uniqueness of mapping of isoparametric
elements.
(b) Jacobian matrix (5 Marks)
5. Explain the isoparametric elements and their advantages (5 Marks)
 SECTION C
2

1. Using polynomial functions (generalized coordinates) determine shape functions

for a two noded beam element. (10 Marks)

2. Show that the condition that first variance of total potential energy is stationary, is
equivalent to satisfying equilibrium equation and boundary conditions in case of
Simply supported beam subjected to udl. (10 Marks)

3. Derive the element stiffness matrix for a typical plate bending element
(10 Marks)
Solve the given equations by Gauss-Elimination method.
2x+4y+2z =15;2x+y + 2z = -5;4x + y-2z =0(6)

Example 11.4: Determine the nodal displacements at node 2, stresses in each material
and support reactions in the bar shown in Fig. 11.10, due to applied force P = 400 ×
103N and temperature rise of 30oC. Given:
A1= 2400 mm2 A2= 1200 mm2

L1= 300mm L2= 400mm

E1=0.7*105 N/ mm2 E2=2*105 N/ mm2

α1=22*10-6 / C α2=12*10-6 /C