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Code No: D109110402
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations March 2010
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3hours
Max.Marks:60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
--1. a) State and explain plane stress and plane strain problems.
b) If a displacement field is described as follows,
u = (-x2 + 2y2 + 6xy) and v = (3x + 6y y2)
Determine the strain components x, y, and xy at the point x=1; y = 0
2. a)What do you understand by Functional approximation?
b) Explain how the Raleigh-Ritz method can be used to approximate the solution
of a problem.
3. For the pin jointed truss shown in the figure, determine
i)
Element stiffness matrix
ii)
Global stiffness matrix
iii)
Stress in the element 1
iv)
Strain in element 2
v)
Strain energy of the system
Assume E = 2x105 N/mm2, L1=750mm, L2=900mm, A1=100mm2, A2 =1250mm2
15KN
1

20KN
300

4. Using two equal length beam elements determine central deflection and slope at
supports in simply supported beam of span 3 m carrying a central point load of
20 kN. Take EI=8000 kNm2 and make use of symmetry.
5. a) Using three point Gaussian quadrature find x y dA for a triangular element
whose vertices are (1,1), (3,2), and (2, 3).
b) Find the shape functions of a quadrilateral element in natural coordinates.
6. a) List some disadvantages of using 3-D elements.
b) Derive the Strain displacement matrix for a Tetrahedron Element.

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7. A metallic fin with thermal conductivity 360 W/m K, 0.1 cm thick and 10 cm
long extends from a plane wall whose temperature is 235o C. Determine the
temperature distribution and amount of heat transfer from the fin to the air at
20oC with heat transfer coefficient of 9W/m2K .Take width of fin as 1 m.
8. a) Explain briefly about Eigen value problem.
b) Determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes for the rod shown in fig.
using the characteristic polynomial technique. Assume E = 200 GPa and mass
density 7850.kg/m3. L1=L2=0.3m, A1=400mm2, A2=250mm2

A1

A2

L1

L2
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R09

Code No: C0402

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.Tech I- Semester Supplementary Examinations September, 2010
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3hours
Max. Marks: 60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
--1. a)
b)

Discuss the Engineering Applications of Finite element method.

Derive the strain- Displacement relations for a plane stress problem.

2. a)

Discuss the convergence requirements in the selection of displacement model for

finite element analysis.
With suitable example explain Galerkins method.

b)
3.

For the stepped bar shown in figure, determine nodal displacements, element
stress and support reactions. Assume E = 2 x 105 N/mm2, L1=L2=300mm,
A1=250mm2, A2=400mm2, P=300 kN, Q=10 kN.

4.

A beam of length 3 m is fixed at both ends. Estimate the deflection at the center of
the beam where load is acting vertically downward of 20 kN. Divide the beam
into two elements. Compare the solution with theoretical calculations. Take
E = 2 x 105 N/mm2, A = 250 mm2, I = 200 mm4.

5. a)

Derive the shape functions for a triangular linear element in global Co-ordinate
system.
What is a constant strain triangular element? State its properties and applications.

b)
6. a)
b)

Sketch any three 3-D structural elements showing their degrees of freedoms.
Derive the shape functions of any one of the 3-D structural element .

7.

A composite slab consists of 3 materials of different conductivities i.e., 20W/m

K, 30 W/m K , 50 W/m K of thickness 0.3 m, 0.15 m and 0.15 m respectively.
The outer surface is 200C and the inner surface is exposed to the convective heat
transfer coefficient of 25W/m2 K, 8000C. Determine the temperature distribution
with in the wall.

8.

Derive the stiffness and mass matrices for free vibrations in both lumped mass
and consistent mass formulations for a bar element.

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R09

Code No: C0402

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.Tech I - Semester Examinations, March/April-2011
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3hours
Max. Marks: 60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
--1. a. List the advantages and disadvantages of FEM over other traditional variational
methods.
(5)
b. Derive the finite element equation using the potential energy approach.
(7)
2. a. Illustrate the Rayleigh-Ritz method in detail by applying it on an axially loaded bar at
one end and fixed at one end as shown on fig.1.
(6)

Fig. 1
b. Explain about the Lagrangian constraints used in the principles of elasticity with one
example.
(6)
3. For the three stepped bar shown in fig. 2, the fits snugly between the rigid walls at room
temperature. The temperature is then raised by 300C. Determine the displacements at
nodes 2 and 3, stresses in the three sections.
(12)

4. a. Derive the B matrix (strain-displacement) for a Constant Strain Triangle (CST)

element using area coordinates.
(6)
b. Calculate the surface loads for the triangle element shown in fig. 3.
(6)

Fig. 3
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5. a. Explain in detail the applications of isoparametric elements in two and three

dimensional stress analysis.
(6)
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b. Using Gaussian quadrature evaluate the following integral

(4 +

)d

(6)
6. Calculate the conductance matrix [K(e)] and load vector {F(e)} for the triangle element
shown in fig.4 . The thermal conductivities are kx = ky = 4 W/cm-oC and h = 0.3 W/cm2
o
C. Thickness of the element is 1cm. All coordinates are given in cms. Convection
occurs on the side joining modes i and j
(12)

Fig. 4
7.

Obtain the eigen values and eigen vectors for the cantilever beam of length 2m using
(12)
consistant mass for translation dof with E = 200GPa, = 7500kg/m3.

8. a. Discuss about Material and Geometric nonlinearity.

b. Explain the solution methods for nonlinear algebraic equations.

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R09

Code No: C0402

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.Tech I - Semester Examinations, October/November-2011
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3hours
Max. Marks: 60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
--1.a)

Evaluate the integral by using one and two-point Gaussian quadrature and
compare with exact value.
I=

b)
c)
2.a)
b)

c)
3.a)
b)

4.a)

b)

+1

+1

(x 3 + x 2 y + xy 2 + sin 2x + cos 2y)dx dy

Determine shape functions for 4 noded tetrahedran element in absolute and

intrinsic co-ordinate system.
Obtain the D-matrix for Axis symmetric, 2-D and 3-D problems using Hooks
law.
[12]
Explain in detail about Galerkin method with an example.
Determine the temperature distribution in a straight fin of circular c/s. Use three
one dimensional linear elements and consider the tip is insulated. Diameter of fin
is 1 cm, length is 6 cm, h = 0.6 W/cm2 C, =250C and base temperature is
1=800C.
Derive one dimensional steady state heat conduction equation.
[12]
Discuss in detail about material and Geometrical Non Linearity and how it is to
be incorporated in FEM Formulation.
Establish the Hermite shape functions for a beam element Derive the equivalent
nodal point loads for a u.d.l. acting on the beam element in the transverse
direction and also determine stiffness matrix.
[12]
Derive the stiffness matrix [K] and the load vector for the two dimensional
simplex element shown in Fig.1, also determine nodal displacements of triangular
element, strain and stress of an element. Assume E = 260 MPa, = 0.3 and t = 10
mm.
Using the isoparametric element, find the Jacobian and inverse of Jacobian matrix
for the element shown in Fig.2 (a) & (b) for the following cases.
i) Determine the coordinate of a point P in x-y coordinate system for the = 0.4
and = 0.6.
ii) Determine the coordinate of the Q in and system for the x = 2.5 and
y = 1.0.
[12]

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5.a)
b)

Differentiate between Consistent Mass matrix and Lumped Mass matrix.

Consider axial vibration of the steel bar shown in Fig.3, (i) develop the global
stiffness and consistent mass matrices and (ii) determine the natural frequencies
and mode shapes using the characteristic polynomial technique with help of linear
and quadratic shape function concept and E = 210 GPa.
[12]

Fig. 3
6.a)

b)

Derive the stiffness matrix [K] and the load vector for the two dimensional six
nodded triangular element, also determine nodal displacements of triangular
element, strain and stress of an element.
Determine the deflection and stresses at the point of load application on a plate,
by considering two CST triangular elements shown in Fig. 4. Assume thickness
t = 4 mm, Poissons ratio = 0.25 and Youngs Modulus E= 210 GPa.
[12]

Fig. 4
7.a)

Derive the necessary equations and solve the following problem:

In a solid body the state of stress at a point is given below in the tensor form.
Determine the normal stress at the point on a plane for which the direction cosines
15 20
50
1 1 1

, . = 15 30 25 MPa.
of the normal are ,
3 2 2
20 25
40

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b)

Derive an equation for finding out the potential energy by Rayleigh-Ritz method.
Using Rayleigh-Ritz method, find the displacement of the midpoint of the rod
shown in Fig.5. Assume E = 1, A = 1, g = 1 by using linear and quadratic shape
functions concept.
[12]

Fig. 5
8.a)

b)

At 20C an axial load P = 300 103N is applied to the rod as shown in Fig.6. The
temperature is then raised to 60C. Assemble the element stiffness matrix and the
element temperature force matrix (F). Again determine the nodal displacements
and element stresses by considering linear and Quadratic Shape functions. Also
find element strains. Assume E1 = 70 109 N/m2, A1 = 900 mm2,
1 = 23 106/C, E2 = 200 109 N/m2, A2 = 1200 mm2, 2 = 11.7 106/C.

Fig.6
Determine the deflection at the free end under its own weight using two elements
[12]
of bar as shown in Fig. 7. Assume E = 200 GPa, = 7800 kg/m3.

Fig. 7

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R09

Code No: C0402

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.TECH I - SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS, APRIL/MAY-2012
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3hours
Max. Marks: 60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
--1.a)
b)

Differentiate between planar frame element and space frame element.

Use finite element method to calculate displacements and stresses of the bar
shown in the fig. 1.
A1 = 50 mm2

A2 = 30 mm2

A3 = 25 mm2
50 N

100 mm

100 mm

100 mm

Fig.1
2.a)
b)

E = 200 Gpa.

Write about different boundary considerations in beams.

For a beam and loading shown in fig.2, determine the slopes at 2 and 3 and the
vertical deflection at the midpoint of the distributed load.
10 KN/m

2
1m

3
1m

Fig.2

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3.

Explain the steps involved in analysis of beams. With the help of a simple
example explain how boundary conditions are applied.

4.a)

Derive the Equilibrium equations and strain displacement relations for three
dimensional bodies.
Discuss in detail about Galerkins Method and Principal of Minimum potential
energy and discuss with an example.

b)

5.a)

An axisymmetric triangular element is subjected to the loading as shown in fig.3

the load is distributed throughout the circumference and normal to the boundary.
Derive all the necessary equations and derive the nodal point loads.

100 Mpa

50 cm

30 cm

50 cm

150 Mpa
40 cm

b)

Fig.3
How do you calculate element stresses for 3-Dimensional bodies?
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6.a)
b)

Discuss in detail about material and Geometrical Non Linearity and how it is to
be incorporated in FEM Formulation
Discuss in detail about Tetrahedron element and their properties and advantages.
Derive the [B] matrix, Strian and stresses for four nodded Tetrahedron element.

7.a)
b)

Distinguish between consistent mass matrix and Lumped mass matrix..

Derive one dimensional steady state heat conduction equation and apply for one
dimensional fin problem. Determine the temperature distribution in a straight fin
of circular cross section. Use three one dimensional linear elements and assume
that the tip is insulated. Diameter of fin is 1 cm, length is 6 cm, h = 0.6
W/cm2 0C, =250C and base temperature is 1=800C.

8.a)
b)

Discuss in detail about the general procedure of FEM formulation.

Derive the Lagrangian and Hermite shape functions for Bar and Beam two
nodded elements.

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