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K132 NAS FINAL EXAM (18.12.2010)

Problem 1 (Direct stiffness method) [11 points] Consider a two-truss structure shown next. For given
displacements u1 and u3 , plot the distribution of normal forces.
1 2 3

1 2

L1 L2

E = 30 GPa, L1 = 2 m, L2 = 3 m, A = 10−2 m2 , u1 = 2 mm, u3 = −1 mm.

Problem 2. (One-dimensional finite element technology) [15 points] Express the stiffness matrix for
one-dimensional finite element element with linear basis functions and quadratically varying cross-section
area
A1
A2
x
ℓ/2 ℓ/2

Problem 3. (One-dimensional elasticity) [15 points] Consider a one-dimensional structure subject to

uniform loading and prescribed displacement.
b
u

x
L
Discretize the structure using two linear finite elements and determine displacement for x = L/2 m.
E = 30 GPa, L = 4 m, b = 10 kNm−1 , A = 10−2 m2 , u = 2 mm
Problem 4. (One-dimensional heat transfer) [7 points] Consider a layered structure shown next. Define
the corresponding weak solution.

surface temperature convection

Ti 1 2 αe , Te

L1 L2

Problem 5. (Finite element technology in 2D) [6 points] For a given linear triangular element, sketch
element basis functions N1e (x, y) and N3e (x, y).
3
y

1
2

Problem 6. (Two-dimensional heat transfer) [15 points] Compute the thermal flux in the x direction,
provided that the temperature values at element nodes are given by T1e = 10◦ C, T2e = 20◦ C, T3e = −30◦ C
and material is isotropic with λ = 1.5 Wm−1 K−1 .

y
3
1m

e
2
1
1m x

Problem 7 (Two dimensional elasticity) [6 points] Express the material stiffness matrix for material with
constants E = 30 GPa, ν = 0.2 in plane stress state.

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