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Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2013 /Jan.20l4
Finite Element Methods
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100
Note: Answer FIVEfull questions, selecting
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from
each part.
PART
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A
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Differentiate between plane stress and plain strain problems with examples. Write the stress-
strain relations for both. (08 Marks)
b. Explain the node numbering scheme and its effect on the half band-width. (06 Marks)
c. List down the basic steps involved in FEM for stress analysis of elastic solid bodies.
(06 Marks)
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2 a. State the piineiple of minimum potential energy. Determine tl.le displacements at nodes for
the spring system qhown in the Fig.a.,2J3). (08 Marks)
b.
Determine the deflection of a cantilevel beam of length 'L' subjected 1o uniformly
distributed load (UDL) of Po/unit iength, using the trail function y
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a sin [
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Fig.Q.2(a)
the results with analyical solution and comment on accuracy.
Derive an expression for Jacobian matrix for a four-noded quadrilateral element. (10 Marks)
For the triangular element shown in the Fig.Q.3(b). Obtain the strain-displacement matrix
'B'
and determine the strains r. y and y*y.
Nodal displacements
{q}
:
{2
| 1 -4 -3 7} x 10-2mm.
(12 Marks)
(10 Marks)
Note; All dimensions in mm.
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r:70
x 10e N/m2,82: 200 x 10eN/m2
Ar
:900mm2,
Az: l200mm2
a1
:23
x 10-6/oC, az: 71.7 x 10'61'C.
Fig.Q.3(b)
4 a.
an' axial load P
:
300 x 103 N is applied at 20'C to the rod as shown in the Fig.Q.41a.y. The
,, , temperature is then raised to 60oC.
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Assemble the global stiffness matrix (K) and global load vector (F).
ii) Determine the nodal displacenrents and element stresses.
Fig.Q.a(a)
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(12 Marks)
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b. Solve the following system of equations by Gaussian-Elimination method:
xr
-2xz
* 6x:
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0
2x1-t 2x2 + 3x3
:
3
-xy * 3x2:2. (08 Marks)
PART
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B
Using Lagrangian method, derive the shape function of a three-noded one-dimension (1D)
element
[quadratic
element]. (06 Marks)
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Evaluate I: ll 3e^+xt+ l.d*
Lvuruulv
'--lL"
rA *G*2)-l''"
For the two-bar truss shown in the Fig.Q.6(a). Determine the nodal displacements and
element stross.es- A force of P: 1000 kN is applied at node 1, Take
p,:
ZtO GPa and
A
:
600mm2'for each element. ,,
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(12 Marks)
using one-point and two-point Gauss quadrature.
Wtite short notes on higher order elements used in FEM.
Fie.Q.6(a)
loads.
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Fig.Q.7(b)
b. Derive an expression for stiffness matrix for a2-D truss element.
a. Derive the Hermite shape functions of a beam eleiirent.
A simply supported beam'of span 6m and uniform flekural rigidity EI
:
40000 kN-m2 is
subjected to clockwise couple of 300 kN-m at a distanCe of 4m from the left end as shown in
the Fig.Q.7(b). Find the deflection at the point of application of the couple and internal
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8 a. Find the temperature distribution and heat transfer through an iron fin of thickness 5mm-
'-rr.j----
:-;nrn and uidth 1000mm. The heat transfer coefficient around the fin is 10 Wim2.
K and ambient temperature is 28oC. The base of fin is at 108'C. Take K
:
50 Wm.K. Use
two elements.
Fig.Q.8(a)
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Derive element matrices for heat conduction
approach.
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in one-dimensional element using Galerkin's
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