SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur– 603203

DEPARTMENTOF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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VI SEMESTER

ME 8692 Finite Element Analysis

Regulation – 2017

Academic Year 2020 – 21

Prepared by

Dr.K.Sivakumar, Associate Professor & Head/Mechanical Engg

Mr.J.P.Ramesh, Assistant Professor/ Mechanical Engg
Mr.R.Ramkumar, Assistant Professor/ Mechanical Engg
 SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

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UNIT I: INTRODUCTION

Historical Background – Mathematical Modeling of field problems in Engineering – Governing

Equations – Discrete and continuous models – Boundary, Initial and Eigen Value problems–
Weighted Residual Methods – Variational Formulation of Boundary Value Problems – Ritz
Technique – Basic concepts of the Finite Element Method.

PART A
1 Illustrate the methods generally associated with the finite element
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analysis.
2. What are the 'h' and 'p' versions of the finite element method? BT1 Remembering
3 Point out any four advantages of finite element method BT3 Applying
4 Why polynomial type interpolation functions are mostly used in FEM? BT4 Analyzing
5 State the advantages of Rayleigh Ritz method. BT2 Understanding
6 Define degrees of freedom. BT4 Analyzing
7 List two advantages of post processing. BT6 Creating
8 Define discretization. BT2 Understanding
9 List the various method of solving boundary value problems. BT1 Remembering
10 Formulate the boundary conditions of a cantilever beam AB of span L
fixed at A and free at B subjected to a uniformly distributed load of P BT6 Creating
throughout the span
11 Differentiate between primary and secondary variables with suitable Remembering
BT1
examples.
12 Identify the methods to solve the eigen value problems. BT1 Remembering
13 Mention the weak formulation of FEA. BT4 Analyzing
14 Distinguish between Error and Residual BT2 Understanding
15 Differentiate static analysis and dynamic analysis. BT5 Evaluating
16 How will you develop total potential energy of a structural system? BT6 Creating
17 State the principle of minimum potential energy. BT4 Analyzing
18 Differentiate between initial value problem and boundary value
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problem.
19 State the three phases of finite element method. BT1 Remembering
20 List the various weighted residual methods BT1 Remembering

PART B
1 i. Explain the various methods of engineering analysis with suitable
illustrations. (8) BT1 Remembering
ii. Describe the principle of stationary total potential energy. (5)
2 Using collocation method, find the solution of given governing
𝑑2 Φ
equation 𝑑𝑋 2 + Φ + X = 0, 0 ≤ X ≤ 1 subject to the boundary BT3 Applying
conditionsΦ(0) = Φ(1) = 0. Use X=1⁄4 and 1⁄2 as the collocation
 points.
3 The following differential equation is available for a physical
𝑑2 𝑦 𝑑𝑦 𝑦(0) = 0
phenomenon AE 𝑑𝑥 2 + 𝑞𝑜 = 0 with boundary conditions 𝑑𝑥 | . BT3 Applying
𝑥 (𝑙 ) = 0
Find the value of f(x) using the weighted residual method.
4 Describe the step by step procedure of solving FEA. BT4 Analyzing
5 The differential equation of a physical phenomenon is given by
𝑑2 𝑦
+ 500𝑥 2 = 0, 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 1. By using the trial function
𝑑𝑥 2
𝑦 = 𝑎1 (𝑥 − 𝑥 3 ) + 𝑎2 (𝑥 − 𝑥 5 ). Calculate the value of the parameters a1 BT2 Understanding
and a2 by the following methods: (i) point collocation method (ii) Sub
domain method (iii) Least square method (iv) Galerkin's method. The
boundary conditions are y(0) = 0 and y(1) = 0.
6 Using any one of the weighted residue method, find the displacement of
𝑑 𝑑𝑢 2
given governing equation 𝑑𝑥 [𝑥 𝑑𝑥 ] - 𝑥 2 = 0, 1 < 𝑥 < 2 at x=1 , u=2 at BT2 Understanding
𝑑𝑢 1
x=2 , x𝑑𝑥 = − 2
7 The Governing Equation for one dimensional heat transfer through a fin of
length l attached to a hot source as shown in fig is given by

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If the free end of the fin is insulated, give the boundary conditions and
determine using the Collocation technique the temperature distribution in the
fin. Report the temperature at the free end.
8 Solve the differential equation for a physical problem expressed as
d2y/dx2 + 100 = 0, 0≤x≤10
with boundary conditions as y(0)=0 and y(10)=0 using (i) Point BT2 Understanding
collocation method (ii) Sub domain collocation method (iii) Least
square method and (iv) Galerkin method
9 𝑑 𝑑𝑦
For the differential equation -𝑑𝑥 [(1 + 𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 ] = 0 for 0<x<1 with the
boundary conditions y (0)=0 and y (1) = 1, obtain an approximation BT5 Evaluating
solution using Rayleigh-Ritz method.
10 (i) Find the solution of the initial value problem.
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𝑦 ′ + 𝑦 = 0 ; 𝑦(3) = 2

d 2 y dy
(ii) Find a solution of the initial value problem   2y  0 ,
dx 2 dx BT6 Creating
boundary conditions y(0) = 2, 𝑦 ′ (0)=5.

11 The following differential equation is available for a physical

phenomenon, d2y/dx2 – 10x2 =5, 0≤x≤1with boundary conditions as y
(0) = 0 and y (1) = 0.Find an approximate solution of the above BT4 Analyzing
differential equation by using Galerkin’s method of weighted residuals
and also compare with exact solution.
12 Solve the ordinary differential equation d2 y/dx2 + 10 x2 = 0, 0≤x≤1 with BT3 Applying
 boundary conditions as y (0) = 0 and y (1) = 0 using the Galerkin’s
method with the trial function No(x) = 0; N1(x) = x (1-x2).
13 Solve the differential equation for a physical problem expressed as
d2 y/dx2 + 50 = 0, 0≤x≤10 with boundary conditions as y (0) = 0 and y
(10) = 0 using the trial function y = a1x (10-x) find the value of the
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parameters a1 by the following methods listed below.
(i) Point collocation method (ii) Sub domain collocation method (iii)
Least squares method and (iv) Galerkin method
14 Find the solution of the boundary value problem 𝑦 ′′ + 4𝑦 = 0 with
𝜋 𝜋 BT6 Creating
y( 8 )=0, y( 6 )=1.

PART C (15 Marks)

1 Find the eigen value and eigen function of 𝑦 ′′ − 4𝜆𝑦 ′ +4𝜆2 𝑦 = 0; with
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the boundary conditions are 𝑦 ′ (1) = 0, 𝑦(2) + 2𝑦 ′ (2) = 0.
2 A beam AB of span ‘l’ simply supported at the ends and carrying a
concentrated load ‘W’ at the centre ‘C’ as shown in figure .Determine
the deflection at the mid span by using Rayleigh-Ritz method and
compare with exact solution.

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3 Determine the expression for deflection and bending moment in a

simply supported beam subjected to uniformly distributed load over
entire span. Find the deflection and moment at mid span and compare
with exact solution Rayleigh-Ritz method. Use
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4 Calculate the value of central deflection in the figure below by assuming

Y = a sin πx/L the beam is uniform throughout and carries and central
point load P.

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 .UNIT 2 ONE-DIMENSIONAL PROBLEMS

One Dimensional Second Order Equations – Discretization – Element types- Linear and Higher order
Elements – Derivation of Shape functions and Stiffness matrices and force vectors- Assembly of
Matrices - Solution of problems from solid mechanics and heat transfer. Longitudinal vibration
frequencies and mode shapes. Fourth Order Beam Equation –Transverse deflections and Natural
frequencies of beams
PART A
1 Deduce the stiffness matrix for a 1D two noded linear element. BT1 Remembering
2 Define shape function. BT1 Remembering
3 Write the expression for shape function of a two node line element BT3 Applying
4 List out the stiffness matrix properties. BT1 Remembering
5 Mention the characteristics of shape functions BT2 Understanding
6 Differentiate global and local coordinate. BT2 Understanding
7 Express the element stiffness matrix of a truss element BT2 Understanding
8 How do you calculate the size of the global stiffness matrix? BT3 Applying
9 Define natural coordinate system BT1 Remembering
10 Give the shape function equation for a 1D quadratic bar element. BT2 Understanding
11 List the types of dynamic analysis problems BT1 Remembering
12 Define mode superposition technique. BT1 Remembering
13 Express the mass matrix for a 1D linear bar element. BT2 Understanding
14 List out the expression of governing equation for free axial vibration of
BT1 Remembering
rod and transverse vibration of beam.
15 Determine the element mass matrix for one-dimensional dynamic
structural analysis problems. Assume the two-node, linear element. BT4 Analyzing
16 State the assumptions used in the solving the truss problems. BT6 Creating
17 Define the transverse vibration. BT4 Analyzing
18 Write the conduction, convection and thermal load matrices for 1D heat BT5
Evaluating
transfer through a fin.
19 Define the longitudinal vibration. BT3 Applying
20 Illustrate the expression of longitudinal vibration of the bar element. BT3 Applying

PART B
1 Formulate the shape function for One-Dimensional Quadratic bar
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element.
2 A steel bar of length 800mm is subjected to an axial load of 3kN as
shown in fig. Estimate the nodal displacement of the bar and load
vectors. Take E= 2 x 105N/mm2.

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3 For the bar element as shown in the figure. Calculate the nodal
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displacements and elemental stresses. Take E= 2.1 x 105N/mm2 and
 load @ node 2 = 400 kN.

4 An axial load of 4 x 105 N is applied at 30º C to the rod as shown in the

figure. The temperature is then raised to 60º C, Calculate the following:
(i) Assemble the K and F matrices (ii) Nodal displacements. (iii)
Stresses in each material (iv) Reactions at each nodal point.

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5 Consider a bar as shown in figure an axial load of 200kN is applied at a

point P. Take A1=2400 mm2 , E1=70x109 N/mm2 A2=600 mm2 and E2 =
200x109 N/mm2 . Calculate the following (i) the nodal displacement at
point,P (ii) Stress in each element (iii) Reaction force.

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6 For a tapered bar of uniform thickness t=10mm as shown in figure.

Predict the displacements at the nodes by forming into two element
model. The bar has a mass density ρ = 7800 kg/m3, the young’s
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modulus E = 2x105 MN/m2. In addition to self-weight, the bar is
subjected to a point load P= 1 kN at its Centre. Also determine the
reaction forces at the support.
7 Consider a bar as shown in fig Young’s Modulus E=2 x 10 5 N/mm2A1=
2 cm2;A2 = 1cm2 and force of 100N. Calculate the nodal displacement.

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8 A metallic fin 20 mm wide and 4 mm thick is attached to a furnace

whose wall temperature is 180 °C. The length of the fin is 120 mm. if
the thermal conductivity of the material of the fin is 350 W/m °C and
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convection coefficient is 9 W/m2 °C, determine the temperature
distribution assuming that the tip of the fin is open to the atmosphere
and that the ambient temperature is 25 °C.
9 Calculate the temperature distribution in the stainless steel fin shown in
the figure. The region can be discretized in three elements of equal sizes

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10 Determine the first two natural frequencies of longitudinal vibration of

the stepped steel bar shown in fig. and plot the mode shapes. all the
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dimensions are in mm E=200GPa. and ρ= 0.78 kg/cc. A=4 cm2, length
l=500mm.
11 Examine the natural frequencies of transverse vibrations of the
cantilever beam shown in figure by applying one 1D beam element.

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12 A two noded truss element is shown in figure. The nodal displacements

are u1=5mm and u2= 8mm. calculate the displacement at x=L/4, L/3 and
L/2

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13 For the two bar truss shown in the fig, Estimate the displacements of
node 1 and the stress in element 1-3.Take E=70GPa A=200 mm2

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14 Determine the deflection in the beam loaded as shown in fig. at the mid-
span and at the length of 0.5m from the left support. Determine also the BT3 Applying
reactions at the fixed ends. E= 200 GPa. I1= 20 x 10-6 m4 I2 = 10 x 10-6 m4.
 PART C
1 Develop the Shape function, Stiffness matrix and force vector for
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one dimensional linear element.
2 Consider the bar shown in figure axial force P = 30kN is applied as
shown. Determine the nodal displacement, stresses in each element and
reaction forces

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3 For the beam and loading as shown in figure. Calculate the slopes at
nodes 2 and 3 and the vertical deflection at the mid-point of the
distributed load. Take E=200 GPa and I=4x10-6 m4

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4 Calculate the force in the members of the truss as shown in fig. Take
E=200 GPa

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 UNIT 3 TWO DIMENSIONAL SCALAR VARIABLE PROBLEMS

Second Order 2D Equations involving Scalar Variable Functions – Variational formulation –Finite
Element formulation – Triangular elements – Shape functions and element matrices and vectors.
Application to Field Problems - Thermal problems – Torsion of Non circular shafts –Quadrilateral
elements – Higher Order Element.

PART A
1 Show the displacement function equation for CST element. BT3 Applying
2 How will you modify a three-dimensional problem to a Two-
dimensional problem? BT6 Creating
3 List out the application of two-dimensional problems. BT1 Remembering
4 What is meant by steady state heat transfer? Write down its governing
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differential equation.
5 Define two-dimensional scalar variable problem BT1 Remembering
6 State the assumptions in the theory of pure torsion. BT1 Remembering
7 Define QST (Quadratic strain Triangle) element. BT4 Analyzing
8 Define streamline. BT3 Applying
9 Formulate the (B) matrix for CST element. BT6 Creating
10 Express the interpolation function of a field variable for three-node
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triangular element
11 Define path line. BT1 Remembering
12 Illustrate the shape function of a CST element. BT3 Applying
13 Distinguish between scalar and vector variable problems in 2D. BT1 Remembering
14 Express the nodal displacement equation for a two dimensional
triangular elasticity element BT2 Understanding
15 Write down the shape functions for a 4 noded quadrilateral element. BT3 Applying
16 What do you understand by area coordinates? BT2 Understanding
17 What is meant by plane stress analysis? BT1 Remembering
18 Write an expression for shape function of four node quadrilateral
BT4 Analyzing
elements.
19 Define geometric Isotropy. BT5 Evaluating
20 What is meant by plane strain analysis? BT5 Evaluating

PART B
1 Derive the conductance matrix for a 3 noded triangular element whose
nodal coordinates are known. The element is to be used for two BT6 Creating
dimensional heat transfer in a plate fin.
2 Determine the shape functions for a constant strain triangular (CST)
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element
3 Compute the element matrices and vectors for the element shown in
fig. when the edges 2-3 and 1-3 experience convection heat loss.
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4
Calculate the element equations for the element shown in fig. which
experiences convection on the side jk and its upper face.

BT4 Analyzing

5
Find the temperature distribution in a square region with uniform
energy generation as shown in fig. assume that there is no temperature
variation in the Z-direction. Take k=300W/cm°C, L=10cm, T∞ =50°C
and q=100 W/cm3

BT5 Evaluating

6 Derive the expression for shape function for heat transfer in 2D element. BT2 Understanding
7 Calculate the value of pressure at the point A which is inside the 3
noded triangular element as shown in fig. The nodal values are Φ 1 = 40
MPa, Φ2 = 34 MPa and Φ3 = 46 MPa. point A is located at (2, 1.5).
Assume the pressure is linearly varying in the element. Also determine
the location of 42 MPa contour line.
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8 For a 4-noded rectangular element shown in fig. Infer the temperature at
the point(2.5, 2.5). The nodal values of the temperatures are T 1= 100°C,
T2= 60°C and T3=50°C and T4= 90°C. Also determine the 80°C
isotherm.
BT4 Analyzing

9 Calculate the element stiffness matrix and temperature force vector for
the plane stress element shown in fig. The element experiences a 20ºC
increase in temperature. Assume α= 6x10 -6 C. Take E=2x105 N/mm2, v=
0.25, t= 5mm.

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10 For a 4-noded rectangular element shown in fig. Estimate the

temperature point (7,4). The nodal values of the temperatures are T 1 =
42˚C, T2 = 54˚C and T3 = 56˚Cand T4 = 46˚C. Also determine 3 point
on the 50˚C contour line.
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11 The figure below shows a shaft having rectangular cross section with 8
cm x 4 cm sides. The material has shear modulus 80 x 10 5 N/mm2 .
Shaft length is 100 cm. the shaft is fixed at one end and subjected to
torque T at the other end. Determine the total angle of twist if the
applied torque is 10 x 103 N-cm
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12 Determine the pressure at the location (7, 4) in a rectangular plate with

the data shown in Fig and also draw 50 MPa contour line. BT4 Analyzing
13 Develop the shape function derivation for a two-dimensional quadratic
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element
14 Estimate the stiffness matrix for the triangular element with the (x,y)
coordinates of the nodes are (0,-4), (8,0) and (0,4) at nodes i, j, k. BT5 Evaluating
Assume plane stress condition E= 200 GPa, Poisson’s ratio = 0.35

PART C
1 The x,y coordinates of nodes i,j and k of a triangular element are given
by (0,0) (3,0) and (1.5,4) mm respectively. Evaluate the shape functions
N1,N2 and N3 at an interior point P(2,2.5)mm of the element. Evaluate
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the strain displacement relation matrix B for the above same triangular
element and explain how stiffness matrix is obtained assuming scalar
variable problem.
2 For the triangular element shown in the figure determine the strain-
displacement matrix [B] and constitutive matrix [D]. Assume plane
stress conditions. Take µ=0.3 , E=30 x 106 N/m2 and thickness t= 0.1 m.
And also calculate the element stiffness matrix for the triangular
element
BT4 Analyzing

3 Determine the temperature distribution in the rectangular fin shown in

Fig. The upper half can be meshed taking into account symmetry using
triangular elements.

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4 For the square shaft of cross section 1 cm × 1 cm as shown in Fig. It

was decided to determine the stress distribution using FEM by solving
for the stress function values. Considering geometric and boundary BT3 Applying
condition symmetry 1/8th of the cross section was modeled using two
triangular elements and one bilinear rectangular element as shown. The
element matrices are given below. Carry out the assembly and solve for
the unknown stress function values.

1 −1 0 29.1
For triangular K = 1⁄2 [−1 2 −1] r = [29.1]
0 −1 1 29.1
4 1  2  1  43.6
 1 4 
 1  2  43.6
For rectangle K = ⁄6 
1 r=  
 2 1 4  1  43.6
   
 1  2 1 4   43.6
 UNIT 4 TWO DIMENSIONAL VECTOR VARIABLE PROBLEMS

Equations of elasticity – Plane stress, plane strain and axisymmetric problems – Body forces and
temperature effects – Stress calculations - Plate and shell elements
PART A
1 Illustrate the Stress-Strain relationship matrix for an axisymmetric
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triangular element.
2 Classify the types of shell element. BT4 Analyzing
3 Define 2D vector variable problems BT1 Remembering
4 List out the various elasticity equations. BT1 Remembering
5 Define shell element. BT1 Remembering
6 Define axisymmetric formulation. BT2 Understanding
7 Mention the difference between the use of linear triangular elements
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and bilinear rectangular elements for a 2D domain.
8 Write the strain displacement matrix for a 3 noded triangular element. BT1 Remembering
9 State the assumptions used in thick plate element. BT2 Understanding
10 Distinguish between plate and shell elements. BT3 Applying
11 Define plate element. BT2 Understanding
12 Develop the Shape functions for axisymmetric triangular elements BT6 Creating
13 Express finite element modeling for axisymmetric solid. BT4 Analyzing
14 Develop the Strain-Displacement matrix for axisymmetric solid BT6 Creating
15 Show the Stress-Strain displacement matrix for axisymmetric solid BT3 Applying
16 Deduce the Stiffness matrix for axisymmetric solid BT5 Evaluating
17 Assess the requried conditions for a problem assumed to be
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axisymmetric.
18 State the assumptions used in thin plate element. BT4 Analyzing
19 Define a plane strain with suitable example. BT1 Remembering
20 Define a plane stress problem with a suitable example. BT1 Remembering

PART B
1 Determine the stiffness matrix for the axisymmetric element shown in
figure. Take E=2.1 x 105 N/mm2,v=0.25 The coordinates are in mm.

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2 Develop shape function for axisymmetric triangular elements BT6 Creating

3 Triangular element are used for the stress analysis of plate subjected to
inplane loads. The (x,y) coordinates of nodes i, j, and k of an element
are given by (2,3), (4,1), and (4,5) mm respectively. The nodal
displacement are given as : BT1 Remembering
u1=2.0 mm, u2=0.5 mm, u3= 3.0 mm v1=1.0 mm, v2= 0.0 mm, v3= 0.5
mm Examine element stress. Let E=160GPa, poisson's ratio = 0.25 and
thickness of the element t=10 mm
4 The nodal coordinates for an axisymmetric triangular element are given BT5 Evaluating
 in figure. Evaluate the strain-displacement matrix

5 The nodal coordinates for an axisymmetric triangular element shown in

fig are givenbelow. Examine the strain-displacement matrix for that
element

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6 Calculate the element stiffness matrix for the axisymmetric triangular

element shown in fig. The element experiences a 15ºC increase in
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temperature. The coordinate are in mm. Take α=10x10 -6/ºC, E=2x105
N/mm2, v=0.25.
7 The nodal coordinates for an axisymmetric triangular element shown in
fig are given below. Evaluate the strain-displacement matrix for that
element

BT4 Analyzing

8 Calculate the element strains for an axisymmetric triangular element

shown in fig the nodal displacement are. u1= 0.001, u2 = 0.002, u3 = -
0.003, w1 = 0.002, w2 = 0.001 and w3 = 0.004 all dimensions are in mm.

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9 Estimate the global stiffness matrix for the plate shown in fig. Taking
BT2 Understanding
two triangular elements. Assume plane stress conditions
10 Explain the classification of the shell elements and also brief the
BT4 Analyzing
assumptions used in Finite element Analysis of Shell element.
11 A tin plate of thickness 5mm is subjected to an axial loading as shown BT4 Analyzing
in the fig. It is divided into two triangular elements by dividing
diagonally. Determine the Strain displacement matrix [B], load vector
and the constitutive matrix. How will you derive the stiffness matrix?
(Need not be determined). What will be the size of the assembled
stiffness matrix? What are the boundary conditions? E=2x107 N/cm2
µ=0.3.

BT1 Remembering

12 Evaluate the Stress-Strain relationship matrix for axisymmetric

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triangular element
13 Develop Strain-Displacement matrix for axisymmetric triangular
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element
14 Derive the Finite element equation for triangular plate bending element
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with 9 degrees of freedom.

PART C
1 Develop the four basic sets of elasticity equation BT6 Creating
2 A long hollow cylinder of inside diameter 100mm and outside diameter
120mm isfirmly fitted in a hole of another rigid cylinder over its full
length as shown in fig.The cylinder is then subjected to an internal
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pressure of 2 MPa. By using two element on the 10mm length shown
calculate the displacements at the inner radius tame E = 210 GPa. μ =
0.3
3 Triangular element are used for the stress analysis of plate subjected to
inplane loads. The (x,y) coordinates of nodes 1, 2, and 3 of an element
are given by (5,5), (25,5), and (15,15) mm respectively. The nodal
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displacement are given as : u1=0.005 mm, u2=0.002 mm, u3= 0.0 mm,
u4=0.0 mm, u5= 0.005 mm, u6= 0.0 mm.Evaluate element stress. Let
E= 200 GPa, poisson's ratio = 0.3 and use unit thickness of the element
4 For an axisymmetric triangular elements as shown in fig. Evaluate the
stiffness matrix. Take modulus of elasticity E = 210 GPa. Poisson’s
ratio = 0.25. the coordinates aregiven in millimeters

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 UNIT 5 ISOPARAMETRIC FORMULATION

Equations of elasticity – Plane stress, plane strain and axisymmetric problems – Body forces and temperature
effects – Stress calculations - Plate and shell elements.
PART A
1 Illustrate the purpose of Isoparameteric element. BT4 Analyzing
2 List the types of non-linearity. BT1 Remembering
3 Define Isoparametric formulation BT5 Evaluating
4 Give examples of non-essential boundary conditions. BT2 Understanding
5 Give the shape functions for a four-noded linear quadrilateral element in Understanding
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natural coordinates.
6 1
Determine the value of ∫0 𝐿31 𝑑𝑥 . BT1 Remembering
7 1
Determine the value of ∫0 𝐿1 𝐿2 𝑑𝑥 . BT1 Remembering
8 Give examples of essential boundary conditions. BT2 Understanding
9 Name any 4 FEA software. BT2 Understanding
10 Discuss about Gauss-quadrature method. BT4 Analyzing
11 Differentiate between implicitly and explicitly methods of numerical Analyzing
BT4
integration.
12 Differentiate between geometric and material non-linearity. BT1 Remembering
13 List the methods used for solving transient vibration problems. BT1 Remembering
14 Define Isoparametric element with suitable examples. BT6 Creating
15 Develop Stress- displacement matrix for Four noded quadrilateral Creating
BT6
element using natural coordinates.
16 Mention the difference between natural coordinate and simple natural
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coordinate.
17 Define Newton cotes quadrature method BT2 Understanding
18 Distinguish between trapezoidal rule and Simpson’s rule BT2 Understanding
19 Distinguish between trapezoidal rule and Gauss quadrature. BT5 Evaluating
20 State the two difference between direct and iterative methods for
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solving system of equations.s

PART B
1
For the four noded element shown in fig. determine the Jacobian
and evaluate its value at the point (0,0)

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2 Evaluate the Jacobian matrix for the isoparametric quadrilateral element

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shown in the figure
3 Develop the shape function for 4 noded isoparametric quadrilateral element BT6 Creating
4 Develop the strain displacement matrix, stress-strain matrix and
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stiffness matrix for an isoparametric quadrilateral element
5 Evaluate the Jacobian matrix at the local coordinates ε=η= 0.5 for
the linear quadrilateral element with its global coordinates as shown in
fig. Also evaluate the strain-displacement matrix

BT5 Evaluating

6 For the four noded quadrilateral element shown in fig analysis the
Jacobian andevaluate its value at the point (1/2, 1/2)

BT4 Analyzing

7 Calculate the Cartesian coordinates of the point P which has local

coordinates ε = 0.8 and η = 0.6 as shown in figure

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 x 
8 1
Evaluate 4
 x 2 dx by applying 3 point Gaussian quadrature. BT5 Evaluating
1
9 1
Evaluate  e  x dx by applying 3 point Gaussian quadrature. BT5 Evaluating
1
10 1
x
Evaluate the integral, I =  Cosdx by applying 3 point Gaussian
1
2 BT4 Analyzing
quadrature and compare with exact solution.
11 For a four noded rectangular element shown in fig. Estimate the
following
a. Jacobian matrix b. Strain-Displacement matrix c. Element strain
and d. Element stress

BT2 Understanding

12 For the element shown in the figure. Calculate the Jacobian matrix.

BT3 Applying

13 Consider the isoparametric quadrilateral element with nodes 1 to 4 at

(5,5), (11,7),(12,15), and (4,10) respectively. Estimate the jacobian BT2 Understanding
matrix and its determinant at the element centroid
14 Tabulate the element characteristics of a four node quadrilateral element BT1 Remembering

PART C (15 MARKS)

1 Evaluate the integral by two point Gaussian Quadrature, I=
1 1

  (2 x  3xy  4 y 2 )dxdy .Gauss points are +0.57735 and -0.57735

2
BT3 Applying
1 1
each of weight 1.0000
2 i) Derive the shape function for all the corner nodes of a nine noded
quadrilateral element.
ii) Using Gauss quadrature evaluate the following integral using 1,2 and
3 point integration. BT6 Creating
𝟏
𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐒
∫ 𝐝𝐬
𝐒 (𝟏 − 𝐒 𝟐 )
−𝟏
3 For the four noded element shown in Fig,
BT5 Evaluating
(i) determine the Jacobian and evaluate its value at the point (1⁄3, 1⁄3)
 (ii) Using energy approach derive the stiffness matrix for a 1D linear
isoparametric element.

4 For the isoparametric quadrilateral element shown in figure, the

Cartesian coordinates of point ‘P’, are (6,4). The loads 10 kN and 12 kN
are acting in x and y direction on that point P. Evaluate the nodal forces.

BT4 Analyzing