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1.
PART - A
Answer ALL the Questions
Define the term finite element.
(10 x 2 = 20)
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PART B
Answer All the Questions
(5 x 12 = 60)
(or)
12. Solve the following system of algebraic equation
0
0 x1 F1
10 10
10 20 10
0 x2 F2
=
0
10 20 10 x3 F3
0
10 10 x4 F4
0
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16. Derive the shape function for a six nodded triangular element
using area coordinates. Evaluate N 3 N 5 dV for an axisymmetric
v
17. Evaluate
(r
r ) ( s + 4)(t 2 1)drdsdt
111
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18. The X,Y,Z coordinates of the nodes of a tetrahedron element are
1(15,0,0), 2(0,5,0), 3(10,10,5) and 4(0,0,10). The coordinates are
in mm. The bottom face contains the nodes 1,2,3. Derive the
stiffness matrix of the element assuming that E = 30 x 106 and
= 0.32.
19. Explain the various stages involved in solving a problem using a
commercial Finite element package.
(or)
20. Mention few finite Element packages. Explain briefly their
applications in various fields of Engineering.
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