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Assignment I Finite Element Methods M.Tech (1st Semester)

The document contains 8 questions regarding finite element analysis methods. It asks the reader to derive stiffness matrices for truss and beam elements, calculate deflections at various points in truss and beam structures under loading, draw the stiffness matrix for a bar element, determine displacements in a loaded structure, find deflections and stresses in loaded rods, and define shape functions for 1D, 2D and 3D elements in Cartesian and natural coordinates.

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Assignment I Finite Element Methods M.Tech (1st Semester)

The document contains 8 questions regarding finite element analysis methods. It asks the reader to derive stiffness matrices for truss and beam elements, calculate deflections at various points in truss and beam structures under loading, draw the stiffness matrix for a bar element, determine displacements in a loaded structure, find deflections and stresses in loaded rods, and define shape functions for 1D, 2D and 3D elements in Cartesian and natural coordinates.

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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

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