Code No: RR410104 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Discuss in detail the general steps involved in Finite Element Methods. [16]

2. (a) Explain the principle of stationery potential energy.

(b) “Ritz method may lead to fairly accurate expressions for displacements. But
the corresponding stresses may differ significantly from exact values”. Discuss.
[4+12]

3. For the state of strain shown in figure 3.

Figure 3
(a) Determin the three strains : εx , εy and yxy
(b) Determine the stresses : σx σy and τxy . If E=200 Gpa and υ = 0.3. [8+8]

4. Compare the Formulation of one-dimensional Finite Element problems using Two

Node quadratic Elements. [16]

5. For the three stepped bar shown in figure 5.

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Figure 5
Determine

(a) The displacements at Nodes 2 and 3

(b) Stresses in three sections
(c) Reactions at the ends. [16]

6. (a) What is the basis for chosing Coefficients in displacement functions? Explain.
(b) Distinguish between Natural Coordinate system and generalized Coordinate
system. [8+8]

7. Determine the stiffness Matrix for a plane truss shown in figure 7. [16]
Assume E=200Gpa

Figure 7
8. Compare and contrast Lagrangian Elements and Serendipity Elements. [16]

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Code No: RR410104 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Enumerate the Applications of Finite Element Method?

(b) Discuss the commercial packages (P.C.programs) available today for solving
problems by FEM. [8+8]

2. For a simply supported Beam of uniformly distributed load of Intensity Po per unit
length and a concentrated load P at centre, Find the Transverse deflection using
Raleigh-Ritz method of Functional Evaluation and compare the result with exact
Analytical solution. [16]

3. For the state of strain shown in figure. 3

Figure 3
(a) Determine the three strains
(b) Determine the stresses σx σy and τxy , for conditions of plane stress. [8+8]

4. Compare the Formulation of one-dimensional Finite Element problems using Two

Node quadratic Elements. [16]

5. (a) Derive the shape functions for a one dimensional linear finite element.
(b) Describe the properties of shape functions. [10+6]

6. Derive the element stiffness matrix for a three Node Triangular element. [16]

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7. Using the Area Coordinates, develop shape functions for the three Node Triangle
having an element Coordinate system shown in figure 7. [16]

Figure 7
8. Derive the Jacobian [J] for the Four Node quadrilateral Element. [16]

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Code No: RR410104 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain how the principle of minimum potential energy forms the basis for the
displacement formulation for Finite element Analysis? [16]
2. (a) Explain the principle of stationery potential energy.
(b) “Ritz method may lead to fairly accurate expressions for displacements. But
the corresponding stresses may differ significantly from exact values”. Discuss.
[4+12]
3. Establish the differential equations of equilibrium for a body subjected to two
dimensional stress system. [16]
4. Compare the Formulation of one-dimensional Finite Element problems using Two
Node quadratic Elements. [16]
5. (a) Derive the shape functions for a one dimensional linear finite element.
(b) Describe the properties of shape functions. [10+6]
6. For a three Noded Triangular element shown in figure 6. Derive the shape functions
in terms of global coordinates. [16]

Figure 6
7. Show that Area Coordinate are related to shape functions for a three Node Triangu-
lar element and that area Coordinates lead to a different but equivalent formulation
for the shape function. [16]
8. (a) What is meant by an Isoparametric Element?
(b) Mention the Advantages of Isoparametric formulation.
(c) Differentiate between local and global Coordinates? [4+6+6]

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Code No: RR410104 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Enumerate the Applications of Finite Element Method?

(b) Discuss the commercial packages (P.C.programs) available today for solving
problems by FEM. [8+8]

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. [6+10]

3. (a) What are the assumptions made in plane stress problems?

(b) Cite suitable examples for a plane stress problem.
(c) Express the stress-strain relationship for a plane stress problem in matrix form.
[4+6+6]

4. A Two span continuous Beam has each span l=1m and flexural rigidity equal to
unity. The Beam is simply supported on three rigid unyielding supports. Obtain
the structure stiffness matrix corresponding to the three rotational unrestrained
degrees of freedom after imposing the boundary conditions. as shown in figure 4
[16]

Figure 4
5. (a) Derive the shape functions for a one dimensional linear finite element.
(b) Describe the properties of shape functions. [10+6]

6. Derive the strain-displacement [B] Matrix for plane stress analysis using a three
Node Triangular element. [16]

7. For a Two bar truss shown in figure 7. [16]

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Figure 7
Determine the displacements of Node 1.
Take E=70 Gpa
A=200 mm2 for both members.

8. (a) Discuss in detail the concept of Isoparametric Element?

(b) Using Isoparametric concept, Formulate The Element Stiffness Matrix for a
uni dimensional Two Noded element with constant cross sectional area ‘A’
and Modulus of Elasticity “E”. [6+10]

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