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Computational Techniques in Civil Engineering IOE BCE Past Questions Collection
Computational Techniques in Civil Engineering IOE BCE Past Questions Collection
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trNSTITUTE OF ENGINEERN G Level BE Fuli il.ta:'iis 80
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River
a I
hr- 1 z
The foilowing r.lata are given for the simulation of homogenous and isotropic aquifer,
river stage (hi-) : 365nr, iength^of aquifer = 1200 m, At : 1 day, Ar = 400 m,
transmissivity of aquifer : 600 m'ida1'. stcrage coeffieient = 0.15. The initial value of
rvater tabie at 3 grids as 349.13, 347.97,339.36 respecrir,,ely. Calculate r,r..ater table
eievation in each grid.
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b) Expiain the concept of finite ciifference method. Wirat are expiicit and implicit
schemes in finite didference method?
[2+"1{-1]
Group B (Struqlwre Pgryil
1. Explain about the necessity of computational technique in eivil engineering. Also discuss
about the algorithm followed while solving problems using Finite Element Method. trVrite
down the advantages of Finite Element Method. {2+4+21
2. a) Briefly explain about the different iterative methr:ds used for the solution for given set
of equations. [3]
b) Solve the given syste*r ofequations using conjugate gradient rnethod. i5l
2x1-x2 =4
-xl +2*Z-x3 =0
-x2*2x3=g
J. a) Derir'e constitutive relations for 3D-state 6f a solid. tsl
b) Dfferentiate plane stress and plane strain problems with exampies. Isl
4. Derive the slrape function for the element as $own in hgure below, i6l
5. Drari ilending Moment aad Siiear f'oree diagra.ms of the cc'rncrete bearn shor,m in ihe
iblicri ing figure using finite element method. Take the beam section 50C mr-r x 1000 mrn.
,rlso detemrine the deflectiorrs at the raid span. i10l
20 kN
5 kN1m2
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Assume suitable aoi yir"irr$
bookfor each groap (wat*
and s#ueture).
1.}ff:i'#ffidifference*",noo,m,.,plicitfinitedifferenceschemes
2' For a 30 m wide
n 015^^bcd slope rcctangurar [:'3]
Qi = 20 m3/s, Xnqj
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nor
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e,*,f, = l;;r::;:.i?,[,r,fr*"##1":":3]J,!1,
i",H,ff",: ;"11,T.#,ji:'n" 0,.,'*r using nnit" arn ."nce scheme
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approximatety
to the width
to be zero. Take wetted
p..i*"r.. ;,
ror
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"ilIlinflorv
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rcservoir is given as
zero at all times-
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By using oni} dori.Tistream
IIGL at B at 2 secona*JrJi'lr. on",.r.r, compurc dir.hlrou'^,lic { end is
ii...",i..a equarion or rnJl.lol,. .r.,rrion *o
and discharge. Take
r= o.iif"J J nr
j'ir, or
ivloC ;n u.,. ro.,r'"i"n.ra
r.
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L-SOOm, D=450mn
fl :.#::"11,*ffi
Homogeneou.anai.J"
tsotropic
-'vw'r, 'ru llgtlre beio"v.Consider
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acquitur, ri'er aju--^'-' tta "s6s water table
srage h, ="i;;,r:';ffi.fiff:,fotfl:l_r:
frf,":^_ :"'u*
A. _ 1
.Ir. - I oay, transmissivity
_ -_.rb(rr JUV In, &\ =
vaueorrva'l""ilfi of acquifcr = 0.024 m,/c *r^*^^^ and
value of tvat". tri,i"
ui, grids are j c. ,r;"l"Y.i; ::",:* coefircrenr :
,.1|,:i.#H.;f r*Iltliil"T:iffi :ffi
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Groua B (Structure Portl
1. a) Describe basic steps in Finite Element Analysis. t4]
b) Explain different types r:f problems that can be solved with finite element analysis. t4l
2. a) Explain with relevant examples how banded matrix and skyline storage scheme
optimizes the memory. t3l
b) Write donl the algorithm for solving the set of linear equations by conjugate gradient
method and its limitations. [3+2]
3. a) Derive the expression for Lame's constant. t5]
b) Explain about axisymmetric problerns with examples. Write down the constitutive
relations and strain displacement relation for axisymmetric problems. t5]
4. Derive shape functions for a beam element. t8]
5. Deiermine rotation and deflection at free end of the given beam and hence draw BMD.
Take EI to be constant. [10]
50ld{
20 kNm
6. Fin<i the stiffness matrix using two elements for the following plate, loadod as shown in
figure. Take T: 78.5 KN/m' t8l
10 kN
T-
30 mm
E=70GPa
V = 0.33
Thickness- 10 mm
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and shain displacement rehtorr
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denections unrte.rnnir+,r3
deflecrions under point rura. l-|ry lf o1fiil,,i,z"ffftflT#ffi
ci*it=i, Sry elemert method. Also" detennine the
rsks,
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sftess in CST elemeds
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maerial=80Ki{/m3 and p0.3.
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Usiug an appropriate finite differertce scherne
for tlyo goroerning equations of fluid florv
(conti nuitv and rn ornentum), compure
thc foltowing given tlata:
rhe ver oci ty ;"; fi ;r;;;il;;i;'il; (i: H ffi ;
Velocity,Yl-, = 2.2m1 scc,
Vi = l.8misec, VrHr = l.5m/sec
f-o t2 _olJ*,1={zol
lo -6 ,Jt-;,l l;l
= (4,4,0;r, carry our rwo irerarions
H:iffii:;i.l,fl*#:::il],) of conjugare gradienr
relation for planc stress probl*ns. [3*5j
' 3,:ril:ffi;itilutivc Exprain axi-syrnrnerric probrerns
8' Detenninc the nodal di.splaccments, [s+3]
shorm in tigure [e;'w. Take
elenrcni stresse<
stresses and o,.*-^- reactions
errr support --.
E = 200 Gpa. for the bar as
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T
300 mm
t,
l0' Derive the shape functions for rhe cight
noded 2 - D rectangular eremcnt
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given in figurc. ts]
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