UNIT – 2

1. For a temperature rise of 800C, compute (i) Element load vectors

and Global Load vector (ii) Displacement field
2. Write the shape functions for a 2-noded bar element in global
coordinates. Sketch their variation over the element.
3. An insulated metallic wire undergoing change in temperature from
one end to other is to be analyzed using 1D link element. Write the
consistent nodal force vector for the same if it undergoes a change
in temperature of ∆t. Assess the element stress vector for the same
4. Derive the following for 2-noded bar element. (i) Shape functions,
(ii) Strain displacement matrix, and (iii) Element stiffness matrix
5. Briefly explain the procedure for penalty approach of handling
boundary conditions
6. Explain elimination approach of handling non-homogeneous
boundary condition
7. Enumerate the properties of stiffness matrix
8. Define Shape Function. Obtain an expression for linear shape
function of 1D element.
9. Derive element stiffness matrix and body force vector for 1-D Bar
element.
10. What are shape functions? List their properties
11. List and explain different methods in treatment of boundary
conditions
12. Derive element stiffness matrix, body force vector and Traction
force vector 10 for 1-D Bar element
13. Explain the penalty method of applying boundary condition to
solve FE matrix equation
14. List properties of global stiffness matrix.
15. For a 2-noded bar element, derive equations for strain, stress and
element stiffness matrix using variational approach