Unit 1

Q) State the different methods available for solving continuum structure advantages of F.E.M.
over the other methods. 8
Q) State the advantages of the FEM over other method of analysis 5
Q) Define shape function and state it's properties. 4
Q) Write the properties of shape function. 3
Q) State and explain shape functions. What are its characteristics ? 5
Q) State the principle of minimum potential energy. 2
Q) What do you mean by C° & C' continuity. 4
Q) State & explain the term discretization used in F.E.M. 4

Q) Explain in explain in short for basic steps involved in analysis of continuum structure using
Finite Element Method. 5

Q) State advantage and limitations of FEM

Q) 1) Explain 2 noded linear Interpolation; 2) Explain 3 noded Lagrangion interpolation; 3)

Explain Hermitian interpolation? 13

Q) Derive element stiffness matrix for the two noded truss element with one degrees of freedom
per node, using principle of minimum potential energy. 13
Q) Derive the shape functions for 2 noded 1D element of length L.
Q) Derive the shape functions for 3 noded 1D element of length L. 9
Q) Derive the shape functions for 3 noded 1D element of length L. Use Lagrangian concept.
Q) Derive the shape functions for three noded bar element, using (i) Cartesian co-ordinates and
(ii) Natural co-ordinates. 8

Q) Derive the shape function and strain displacement matrix for two noded beam element with
2DOF at each node.
Q) Develop formulation for element stiffness matrix for a 2-noded beam element having two
degrees of freedom w & w per node.
Q) Derive the shape functions and strain displacement matrix for two noded beam element;
considering slope and transervers displacement as degrees of freedom per node.
Q) Develop a formulation for beam element using Hermitian shape function? Develop for
element stiffness matrix
 Unit 2

Q) Explain plane stress and plane strain condition with example. 8

Q) Explain plane stress condition in FEM giving few examples. 4
Q) Explain elasticity matrix for plane stress condition from basics. 5
Q) Explain the concept of iso-parametric element in FEM.
Q) What do you mean by Jacobian matrix? What are e the uses of Jacobian? 8

Q) Explain isoparametric concept in finite element analysis giving suitable example. 5

Q) Explain the plane stress condition and derive the constitutive matrix for plane stress
condition. 11

Q) Derive constitutive matrix for plane stress condition from 3- dimensional elastic body
constitutive matrix.

Q) Derive and draw variation of shape funcion by 9-node rectangular element. Use Lagrangian
concept. 9
Q) State the Lagrangian interpolation formula and find the shape functions for 9-noded
rectangular element, using Lagrangian interpol- ation formula. 9
Q) Determine shape function for 8 noded rectangular element, using natural co- ordinates.
9

Q) Develop formulation of 8 noded isoparametric 2-D element for plane stress problem for
element stiffness matrix. 14
Q) Derive strain displacement relation matrix (B) for a 9 noded Lagrangian element for plane
strain analysis. 8

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Q) Carry out the formulation for constant strain triangle

Q) Derive the expression for natural co-ordinates a CST element and show that they are nothing
but area co-ordinates. 9
Q) Prove from basics that natural co-ordinates of 2D CST element are nothing but area co-
ordinates

Q) Derive stiffness matrix for a constant strain triangle [CST] element by direct approach.
13
Q) Develop formulation of strain - displacement matrix for 2D four noded iso-parametric
element for plane stress analysis.

Unit 3
Q)For the bar assembly shown in figure determine (a) the assembled stiffness matrix,(b) the
displacement of internal node, (c) reaction at the support. Assume P= 5000N, A1=A3=200
mm2,A2=100mm2, E1=E2=E3=10x1010Pa

Q)For the bar assembly shown in figure determine (a) the assembled stiffness matrix,(b) the
displacement of internal node, (c) reaction at the support. Assume P= 50 kN, A1=A3=2000
mm2,A2=1000mm2, E1=E2=E3=10x1010Pa

Q) For the Spring assembly shown in figure determine (a) the assembled stiffness matrix,(b) the
displacement of internal node, (c) reaction at the support.
Q) For the bar assembly shown in figure determine (a) the assembled stiffness matrix,(b) the
displacement of internal node, (c) reaction at the support.

Q)For the bar assembly shown in figure determine (a) the assembled stiffness matrix,(b) the
displacement of internal node, (c) reaction at the support. Assume P= 100kN, A1=4000
mm2,A2=2000mm2, E1=E2=9x1010Pa
 Unit 4

Q) Develop the formulation for analysis of Axi- symmetric structure subjected to axi- symmetric
loading using 2D- three noded iso- parametric element.
Q) Develop formulation for analysis and axi - symmetric structure subjected to axi-symmetric
loading, using 2D four noded iso-parametric element.
Q) Develop formulation for analysis of Axisymmetric loading by 6 noded triangular element?
structure subjected to axisymmetric
Q) Develop formulation for analysis of axisymmetric structure subjected to axisymmetric
loadings, using 8-noded ring type isoparametric element. 13
Q) Derive element stiffness matrix for solid triangular prism. 9
Q) Derive the element stiffness matrix for 3-dimensional 8 noded rectangular element.
Q) Derive shape function for 8 noded 3D cubical element. Also derive stiffness matrix for the
analysis.
Q) What do you mean by Jacobian matrix? What are e the uses of Jacobian? 8

Unit 5

Q) Develop formulation for element stiffness matrix for a 2D four noded element using Mindlin
plate theory.
Q) State assumption made in Mindlin plate theory.
Q) Formulate element stiffness matrix using BOGNER - FOX plate element with 16 D. O. F

Q) Formulate elemental stiffness matrix for ar. ACM element with 12 DOF.
Develop formulation for analysis of axisymmetric shell subjected to axisymmetric loadings,
using 8-noded ring type isoparametric element.

Unit 6

Q) Draw flow chart for assembly of element stiffness matrix in to global stiffness matrix. Also
write a subroutine to obtain global stiffness matrix from element stiffness matrices.

Q) Draw flow chart and write subroutine to find derivatives of shape function w.r.t. & axes for
a 4-noded 4-sided iso parametric element. The flow chart should show assembly of element
stiffness matrix into global stiffness matrix.

Q) Explain Gauss quadrature numerical integration technique. 4

Q) State the step by step procedure of Rayleren Ritz method.

(b) Evaluate. x2 + 3x + 5dx using Gauss Quadrature integration echnique taking two
Gaussian points. 13

Q) Evaluate the integration x² + 5x² + 7 dx using Gauss Quadrature rule. 13

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