Gokula Krishna college of Engineering –Sullurpet

Department of CIVIL Engineering

III B.Tech II-Sem,I MID EXAMINATIONS

SUBJECT:FEM Duration:20 Min

Date : 13.3.2017 (F.N) Branch:CE
H.T.NO: OBJECTIVE Signature of the Invigilator:
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1. The degree freedom for 2-d elements [ ]
a 1 b 2 c 3 4
2. Sum of all shape functions is equal to [ ]
a 0 b 1 c 2 d 3
3. The displacement function for 1-D ,two node linear element in terms of shape function will be [ ]
a U = N1u2 + N2u1 b u = N2 u1 + N1u2 c u = N1u1+N2u2 d U=N1+N2
4. Stiffness matrix for one dimensional element is _________ [ ]
a 1*2 b 3*2 c 2*2 d 3*3

5. potential energy is equal to [ ]

a U+H b U-H c 0.5U+H d 0.5U-H
6. For a plane stress problem σx is given by [ ]
a E/1-ν2 (ν εx + εy ) b ) E/1-ν2 (ν εy + εx ) c E/1+ ν * γxy d None
7. A small unit having definite shape of geometry and node is called as [ ]
a Discrete element b Finite element c Uniform element d None
8. The force which is distributed acting ao every elemental volume of the body is called as [ ]
a Traction force b Point load c Body force d None
9. The force which is distributed on the surface of the body [ ]
a Traction force b Point load c Body force d None
10. The points in the entire system are defined using coordinate system is known as ……….system [ ]
a Global b Local c Local d None
11. What is the first step involved in FEM [ ]
a Numbering b Interpolation c Boundary conditions d descretization
12. Example for one – Dimensional element is ….. [ ]
a Triangular element b Rectangular c Bar d Axisymmetric

13. The maximum deflection is occurs at l= [ ]

a L b L/3 C L/4 d L/2
14. The profile of shape function is same as the profile of……………function [ ]
a Displacement b Strain c Stress d Interpolation
15. Hexahedral element is also called as……..elements [ ]
a Bar b Line c Beam d Brick
16. according to Hooke’s law the stress= [ ]
a E*e b E/e c e*E d e/E
17. Descretization is …….types [ ]
a 2 b 4 c 5 d 3
18. Example for natural descretization [ ]
a Bar b Brick c Truss d none
19. The no of shape functions will be depend upon number of [ ]
a Elements b Nodes c Planes d None
20. How many stress components will be available in 3-d body [ ]
a 9 b 8 c 10 d 7
 GOKULA KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
III B.TECH,II-SEM,I-MID EXAMINATIONS
SUBJECT: FEM Duration: 90 Min
Date : 13.3.2017(A.N) DESCRIPTIVE Branch: CE
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Answer any three questions Marks 30
1 List and explain steps involved in a FEM?

2
A SS beam subjected to udl over entire span. Determine the bending moment and deflection
at mid span by using Rayleigh Ritz method and compared with exact solutions.
3 Explain the static condensation of stiffness matrix.

4 State and explain minimum potential energy principle?

1
Πx
Evaluate integral I=∫ cos dx by applying three point Gaussian quadrature and compared with
5 −1 2
exact solutions.