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Isoparametric Elements MCQs

The document discusses various concepts related to finite element analysis including: - Shape functions represented by area coordinates - Gaussian quadrature rules for numerical integration of polynomials - Generation of element stiffness matrices through numerical integration - Definition of shape functions and displacement vectors for isoparametric quadrilateral elements - Derivation of stiffness matrices from strain energy - Consideration of body forces for determining global load vectors

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Isoparametric Elements MCQs

The document discusses various concepts related to finite element analysis including: - Shape functions represented by area coordinates - Gaussian quadrature rules for numerical integration of polynomials - Generation of element stiffness matrices through numerical integration - Definition of shape functions and displacement vectors for isoparametric quadrilateral elements - Derivation of stiffness matrices from strain energy - Consideration of body forces for determining global load vectors

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If shape functions are represented by Area Coordinates then _______.

A. N1 = A1/A
B. N1 = A/A1
C. N1 = A1/N
D. N1 = N/A
ANSWER: A

Area under the curve A = (y1+y2) X C is found by __ method.


A. Gauss Legendra Three Point Formula
B. Gauss Legendra Two Point Formula
C. Trapezoidal Rule
D. None of the above
ANSWER: B

For a definite integral of any third order polynomial, the two-point Gauss
quadrature rule will give the same results as the __________.
A. 1-segment Trapezoidal Rule
B. 2-segment Trapezoidal Rule
C. 3-segment Trapezoidal Rule
D. Simpson’s 1/3 rule
ANSWER: D

In two dimensional isoparametric elements, we can generate element stiffness matrix


by using ____.
A. Numerical integration
B. Differential equations
C. Partial derivatives
D. Undefined
ANSWER: A

The vector q =[q1,q2, ………,q8]T of a four noded quadrilateral denotes ____.


A. Load vector
B. Transition matrix
C. Element displacement vector
D. Constant matrix
ANSWER: C

For a four noded quadrilateral, we define shape functions on _____.


A. X direction
B. Y direction
C. Load vector
D. Master element
ANSWER: D

Shape function for isoparametric quadrilateral element can be written as _____.


A. Nt=(1-ξ)(1-η)
B. Nt=(1-ξ)
C. Nt=(1-η)
D. Nt=1/4(1-ξ)(1-η)
ANSWER: D

The stiffness matrix from the quadrilateral element can be derived from _____.
A. Uniform energy
B. Strain energy
C. Stress
D. Displacement
ANSWER: B

For four noded quadrilateral element, the global load vector can be determined by
considering the body force term in _____.
A. Kinetic energy
B. Potential energy
C. Kinematic energy
D. Temperature
ANSWER: B

One point formula in quadratic approach is ____.


A. w1f(ξ1)
B. σ=εD
C. Nt=(1-ξ)(1-η)
D. Constant matrix
ANSWER: A

Two point formula of a quadratic approach is _____.


A. X direction
B. Nt=(1-ξ)(1-η)
C. w1f(ξ1)+w2f(ξ2)
D. σ=D
ANSWER: C

The extension of Gaussian quadrature to two dimensional integrals of the form of


_____.
A. Natural co-ordinates
B. I ≈ ∑n i=1 ∑n j=1 wi wj f(ξi,ηj)
C. w1f(ξ1)+w2f(ξ2)
D. w1f(ξ1)
ANSWER: B

Eight-Node Quadrilateral element belongs to the ________ family of elements.


A. Serendipity
B. Constant matrix
C. Load vector
D. Master element
ANSWER: A

For the Eight-Node Quadrilateral element, shape function N1, is of the form ____.
A. Co-ordinates
B. N1=c(1-ξ)(1-η)(1+ξ+η)
C. N1=(1-ξ)(1-η)
D. N1=(1-ξ)
ANSWER: B

The mid node should not be outside of the triangular element this condition should
ensures that det J does not attain a value ____.
A. Constant
B. Zero
C. Unity
D. Infinite
ANSWER: B

The mid node should not be outside of the triangular element this condition should
ensures that det J does not attain a value ____.
A. Constant
B. Zero
C. Unity
D. Infinite
ANSWER: B

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