Assignment I Finite Element Methods M.

Tech (1st Semester)

Q1 Derive the stiffness matrix for the Truss element having 2 DOF (Translational displacement) at each node. Q2 Calculate the vertical deflection at point C and horizontal deflection at point D along with the reactions developed in the following figure.
B

3m
D

P=3000N

Q3. Derive the stiffness matrix for the beam element having two DOF (one translational and one rotational) at each node. Q4. Calculate the vertical deflection at points B and D with the reactions developed at the points

A and B in the following figure.

5000 N
A B C

3m

3m

5m

Q5. Draw the stiffness matrix for the Bar element. Q6. Determine the displacement at various nodes of the following figure

1000kN/m 10kN

3000kN/m

1500kN/m

20kN

Q7. Find the deflection and stresses in three different rods as shown in the following figure

200 mm 200 mm 200 mm Dia= 20 mm Dia=10 mm Dia=15 mm 10 kN

Q8. Define the shape functions for the following structures in terms of Cartesian and Natural Co-ordinates a) One dimensional elements b) Two dimensional elements c) Three dimensional elements