Code.

No: 27005
RR SET-1

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

IV .B.TECH – I SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS JANUARY- 2010
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a] Describe the basic steps involved in finite element analysis with suitable
examples.
b] Explain the important points to be considered while decartelization [8+8]

2.a] Explain the importance of compatibility equations in obtaining the stress-strain

relation matrix.
b] A uniform rod fixed at one end and free at other end is subjected to a uniform
axial load of q0 N/m. Find the value of the stress at any point in the element and
compare with theoretical stress. [8+8]

3.a] For the plane strain problem σ x = 200MPa, σ y = -85MPa and E = 200 GPa & ν
= 0.30 then calculate the value of σ 2 .
b] Derive the stiffness matrix for 1-D axial bar element based on displacement
function method. [8+8]

4.a] Derive the Hermite shape functions for 1-D, 2 noded beam element from first
principle.
b] Discuss in detail the static condensation of global stiffness matrix for uniaxial bar
element. [8+8]

5. Calculate the stresses, strains and reactions of a stepped bar shown in the figure.

E = 2 × 105 N ; ∆T = 1500 C ; α = 0.7 × 10 −6 /.K [16]

mm 2
6.a] Derive the strain – displacement relation matrix for the constant strain
triangle(CST)
b] Calculate the displacement values at a point (10, 8) of a triangle element with the
coordinates 1(0, 0), 2(25, 2) and 3(9, 23) mm with the nodal displacement values
u1 = 0.2mm; u2 = 0.8mm; u3 = 0.3mm
v1 = -0.2mm; v2 = -0.1mm; v3 = 0.3mm [8+8]

7.a] Derive the shape functions for 2 – D isoparametric four nodded quadrilateral
element in terms of natural coordinates.
b] Establish the Jacobean matrix for 2 – D quadrilateral element with the coordinate
1(1, 1), 2(5, 2), 3(4, 5) and 4(2,5). [8+8]

8. Write short notes on:

a] Convergence requirement
b] Serendipity elements
c] Quadratic shape functions. [16]

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Code.No: 27005
RR SET-2

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

IV .B.TECH – I SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS JANUARY- 2010
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a] For the plane strain problem σ x = 200MPa, σ y = -85MPa and E = 200 GPa & ν
= 0.30 then calculate the value of σ 2 .
b] Derive the stiffness matrix for 1-D axial bar element based on displacement
function method. [8+8]

2.a] Derive the Hermite shape functions for 1-D, 2 noded beam element from first
principle.
b] Discuss in detail the static condensation of global stiffness matrix for uniaxial bar
element. [8+8]

3. Calculate the stresses, strains and reactions of a stepped bar shown in the figure.

E = 2 × 105 N ; ∆T = 1500 C ; α = 0.7 × 10 −6 /.K [16]

mm 2

4.a] Derive the strain – displacement relation matrix for the constant strain
triangle(CST)
b] Calculate the displacement values at a point(10, 8) of a triangle element with the
coordinates 1(0, 0), 2(25, 2) and 3(9,23)mm with the nodal displacement values
u1 = 0.2mm; u2 = 0.8mm; u3 = 0.3mm
v1 = -0.2mm; v2 = -0.1mm; v3 = 0.3mm [8+8]

5.a] Derive the shape functions for 2 – D isoparametric four nodded quadrilateral
element in terms of natural coordinates.
b] Establish the Jacobean matrix for 2 – D quadrilateral element with the coordinate
1(1, 1), 2(5, 2), 3(4, 5) and 4(2,5). [8+8]
6. Write short notes on:
a] Convergence requirement
b] Serendipity elements
c] Quadratic shape functions. [16]

7.a] Describe the basic steps involved in finite element analysis with suitable
examples.
b] Explain the important points to be considered while decartelization [8+8]

8.a] Explain the importance of compatibility equations in obtaining the stress-strain

relation matrix.
b] A uniform rod fixed at one end and free at other end is subjected to a uniform
axial load of q0 N/m. Find the value of the stress at any point in the element and
compare with theoretical stress. [8+8]

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Code.No: 27005
RR SET-3

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

IV .B.TECH – I SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS JANUARY- 2010
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1. Calculate the stresses, strains and reactions of a stepped bar shown in the figure.

E = 2 × 105 N ; ∆T = 1500 C ; α = 0.7 × 10 −6 /.K [16]

mm 2

2.a] Derive the strain – displacement relation matrix for the constant strain
triangle(CST)
b] Calculate the displacement values at a point(10, 8) of a triangle element with the
coordinates 1(0, 0), 2(25, 2) and 3(9,23)mm with the nodal displacement values
u1 = 0.2mm; u2 = 0.8mm; u3 = 0.3mm
v1 = -0.2mm; v2 = -0.1mm; v3 = 0.3mm [8+8]

3.a] Derive the shape functions for 2 – D isoparametric four nodded quadrilateral
element in terms of natural coordinates.
b] Establish the Jacobean matrix for 2 – D quadrilateral element with the coordinate
1(1, 1), 2(5, 2), 3(4, 5) and 4(2,5). [8+8]

4. Write short notes on:

a] Convergence requirement
b] Serendipity elements
c] Quadratic shape functions. [16]

5.a] Describe the basic steps involved in finite element analysis with suitable
examples.
b] Explain the important points to be considered while decartelization [8+8]
6.a] Explain the importance of compatibility equations in obtaining the stress-strain
relation matrix.
b] A uniform rod fixed at one end and free at other end is subjected to a uniform
axial load of q0 N/m. Find the value of the stress at any point in the element and
compare with theoretical stress. [8+8]

7.a] For the plane strain problem σ x = 200MPa, σ y = -85MPa and E = 200 GPa & ν
= 0.30 then calculate the value of σ 2 .
b] Derive the stiffness matrix for 1-D axial bar element based on displacement
function method. [8+8]

8.a] Derive the Hermite shape functions for 1-D, 2 noded beam element from first
principle.
b] Discuss in detail the static condensation of global stiffness matrix for uniaxial bar
element. [8+8]

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Code.No: 27005
RR SET-4

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

IV .B.TECH – I SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS JANUARY- 2010
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a] Derive the shape functions for 2 – D isoparametric four nodded quadrilateral
element in terms of natural coordinates.
b] Establish the Jacobean matrix for 2 – D quadrilateral element with the coordinate
1(1, 1), 2(5, 2), 3(4, 5) and 4(2,5). [8+8]

2. Write short notes on:

a] Convergence requirement
b] Serendipity elements
c] Quadratic shape functions. [16]

3.a] Describe the basic steps involved in finite element analysis with suitable
examples.
b] Explain the important points to be considered while decartelization [8+8]

4.a] Explain the importance of compatibility equations in obtaining the stress-strain

relation matrix.
b] A uniform rod fixed at one end and free at other end is subjected to a uniform
axial load of q0 N/m. Find the value of the stress at any point in the element and
compare with theoretical stress. [8+8]

5.a] For the plane strain problem σ x = 200MPa, σ y = -85MPa and E = 200 GPa & ν
= 0.30 then calculate the value of σ 2 .
b] Derive the stiffness matrix for 1-D axial bar element based on displacement
function method. [8+8]

6.a] Derive the Hermite shape functions for 1-D, 2 noded beam element from first
principle.
b] Discuss in detail the static condensation of global stiffness matrix for uniaxial bar
element. [8+8]
7. Calculate the stresses, strains and reactions of a stepped bar shown in the figure.

E = 2 × 105 N ; ∆T = 1500 C ; α = 0.7 × 10 −6 /.K [16]

mm 2

8.a] Derive the strain – displacement relation matrix for the constant strain
triangle(CST)
b] Calculate the displacement values at a point(10, 8) of a triangle element with the
coordinates 1(0, 0), 2(25, 2) and 3(9,23)mm with the nodal displacement values
u1 = 0.2mm; u2 = 0.8mm; u3 = 0.3mm
v1 = -0.2mm; v2 = -0.1mm; v3 = 0.3mm [8+8]

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