6 Th Sem ester (M ech)

Computer Aided Design

Un it -5: Finite Element A nalysis

Uk a T arsa dia Univers ity, B ardol i

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What are the important sources of errors in FEA solutions?

Name some FEA packages widely used.
Sketch Eight-node quadrilateral element.
Draw Six-node triangular element.
Apart of linear interpolation, what are the other types of interpolation in FEM?
What is your opinion if element has aspect ratio slightly greater than 3 in FEM analysis?
Which industry is widely using 2D Finite element analysis (triangular and quadrilateral
elements)?
8. Define: FEM
9. What do you understand by natural coordinate system?
10. Write equation of surface traction on body

2 Marks Question
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What do you understand by Shape functions in Finite Element analysis?

Write down the FEA Applications in engineering point of view.
Explain Elimination approach in FEA.
What functions Node serve in FEM?
What is node and element in FEM?
What are limitation of FEM List different FEM software available in market?

3 Marks Question
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Explain the concepts of FEM. Discuss the different steps involved in FEA in detailed.
Describe the procedure of formulating plane stress problems by finite element method.
Discuss different types of analysis for FEM, also mention advantages and limitations of FEM.

Explain 2-D and 3-D elements used in finite element analysis.

Explain elimination approach used in FEM.
Explain Rayleigh-Ritz and Garlekin method for finding an approximate solution to the
engineering problem.
7. Derive the equation [K].[Q] = [F] for elimination approach method in FEM.
8. Draw higher order 2D and 3D elements. Name the element type. Also show the nodes.
9. Figure -1 shows the compound section fixed at both ends. Estimate the reaction forces
at the supports and the stresses in each material when a force of 200 kN is applied at
the change of cross section.

Figure-1

Preparaed by: bhargav Patel (Mechanical/Automobile

Dept.) C. G. Patel Institute of Technology, Bardoli
Maliba Campus

6 Th Sem ester (M ech)

Computer Aided Design
Un it -5: Finite Element A nalysis

Uk a T arsa dia Univers ity, B ardol i

10. Use elimination approach to find the stress in all elements for 1-D problem shown in
Fig.4. Prepare the figure showing the elements and nodes clearly. Consider point load
only.

11. Use Penalty approach to find the stress in 1-D (X-Axis) problem shown in Fig. 5 in all
elements.Prepare the figure showing the elements and nodes clearly. Avoid body loads
and traction loads. The point load P is acting at 45 with X-Axis as shown in figure.

12. Figure below shows the bar with dimensions and loads. Determine the nodal
displacements, if the temperature rises by 600 C.
Assume the modules of elasticity for the complete bar as 200 GPa and Coefficient thermal
expansion as 12 x 10-6 per C.
c/s area = 250 mm2
c/s area = 400 mm2
F1 = 30 kN
F2= 60 kN

13. An axial stepped bar as shown in figure is subjected to an axial pull of 50 kN. If the
material of the bar is uniform and has a modulus of elasticity as 200 GPa. Determine the
displacement of each section. Also find the reaction.

Preparaed by: bhargav Patel (Mechanical/Automobile

Dept.) C. G. Patel Institute of Technology, Bardoli
Maliba Campus

6 Th Sem ester (M ech)

Computer Aided Design
Un it -5: Finite Element A nalysis

Uk a T arsa dia Univers ity, B ardol i

14. A two-step as shown in figure is subjected to thermal loading conditions. An axial load P = 200 x
103 N applied 20 C to the end. The temperature of the bar is raised by 50 C. Calculate: (i)
Element stiffness matrix (ii) Global stiffness matrix Consider E1 = 70 x 103 N/mm2 , E2 = 200 x
103 N/mm2 , A1 = 700mm2 , A2 = 1000mm2 , 1 = 23 x 10-6 per C and 2 = 11.7 x 10-6 per C

15. Axial load P = 300 KN is applied at 20 C to the rod as shown in fig. The temperature is then raised
to 60 C. The coefficient of thermal expansion for Aluminium is 23 x10-6 per C and Steel is
11.7x10-6 per C. AAl = 900 mm2 , ASteel = 1200 mm2 , EAl = 70 x 109 N/m2 , ESteel = 200 x 109 N/m2 .
Using FEM, (1) Determine the nodal displacement and element stresses. (2) The reaction forces
at the supports.

Preparaed by: bhargav Patel (Mechanical/Automobile

Dept.) C. G. Patel Institute of Technology, Bardoli
Maliba Campus