SET 1 of Finite element analysis (FEA) MCQ

Q.no 1. In 1D steady state problems, at x = x0, T = T0 is a

A : Natural boundary condition
B : forced boundary condition
C : none of this
D : both

Answer:-B : forced boundary condition

Q.no 2. The total potential energy of an elastic body is defined as _______.

A : Strain energy - Work potential
B : Strain energy + Work potential
C : Strain energy + Kinetic energy - Work potential
D : Strain energy + Kinetic energy + Work potential

Answer:-A : Strain energy - Work potential

Q.no 3. if the function used to define the geometry of an element and the functions
used to define the field variables of an element is same then such element are called
as
A : subparametric element
B : superparametric element
C : isoparametric element
D : parametric element

Answer:-C : isoparametric element

Q.no 4. The equation for Principle of Minimum Potential Energy is expressed as

A : [K]{F}={U}
B : {F}{U}=[K]
C : [K]{U}={F}
D : [K]{U}{F}=1

Answer:-C : [K]{U}={F}

Q.no 5. heat transfer problem depends on

A : Thermal conductivity
B : heat coefficient
C : ambient temperature
D : all

Answer:-D : all
Q.no 6. Variational principle is the basis for
A : Displacement method
B : Weighted residual method
C : Finite difference method
D : Finite volume method

Answer:-A : Displacement method

Q.no 7. The condition of FEA which is charecterized by very small dimentions in one
of the normal directions is called as
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these

Answer:-A : plane stress

Q.no 9. FEA applied for long earth dam whose height and width are measurable in
meters and
length in kilometers and for long cylinders like tunnel
A : plane stress
B : plane strain
C : axisymmetric
D : none of these

Answer:-B : plane strain

Q.no 10. What does an interpolation function represent?

A : Change in variable over an element
B : Change in variable over the whole domain.
C : Shape of the element.
D : Shape of the whole domain.

Answer:-A : Change in variable over an element

SET 2 of Finite element analysis (FEA) MCQ

Q.no 11. identify the correct property of shape function
A : summation of all shape function inside the body is +1
B : summation of all shape function inside the body is -1
C : summation of all shape function inside the body is zero
D : summation of all shape function inside the body is infinity

Answer:-A : summation of all shape function inside the body is +1

Q.no 12. How many number of frequencies calculated for a 3-noded simply
supported beam ?
A : Three
B : Four
C : Five
D : Seven

Answer:-B : Four

Q.no 13. LST element contains …........nodes

A:1
B:2
C:3
D:6

Answer:-D : 6

Q.no 14. The rate of heat flow on conduction is given by Fourier's law as
A : Q = KA(dT) / dx
B : Q = -KA(dT) / dx
C : Q = (KA-dT) / dx
D : Q = (KA+ dT) / dx

Answer:-B : Q = -KA(dT) / dx

Q.no 15. When can we use axisymmetric governing equations?

A : Cross-section, and loading conditions are axisymmetric.
B : Boundary Conditions are axisymmetric
C : Material properties are axisymmetric.
D : All the options are correct

Answer:-D : All the options are correct

Q.no 16. In finite element analysis, the procedure to do steady state thermal analysis
is
A : 1. Preprocessing 2. Postprocessing 3. Solution
B : 1. Preprocessing 2. Solution 3. Postprocessing
C : 1. Postprocessing 2. Solution 3. Preprocessing
D : none of above

Answer:-B : 1. Preprocessing 2. Solution 3. Postprocessing

Q.no 17. The load calculated for each element based on thermal expansion of that
element is,
A : q E α ΔT
B : A q α ΔT
C : A E α ΔT
D : A E q ΔT

Answer:-B : A q α ΔT

Q.no 18. When the inertia effect due to the mass of the component and externally
applied load is considered,then the analysis is called as
A : static analysis
B : dynamic analysis
C : thermal analysis
D : buckling analysis

Answer:-B : dynamic analysis

Q.no 19. A natural mode of vibration represents …...............at each node

A : Absolute displacement
B : Relative displacement
C : Proportional displacements
D : Absolute strain

Answer:-B : Relative displacement

This sets of mcq's most includes questions on finite element analysis, Isoparametric
Elements with answers in part 2....

SET 1 of Finite element analysis (FEA) MCQ

Q.no 1. Number of shape functions for 3D hexahedron element with nodes at corners
only in natural coordinate system are
A:2
B:4
C:6
D:8

Answer:-D : 8

Q.no 2. The degrees of freedom for regular flat shell elments are
A : three translations and two rotations
B : three translations and three rotations
C : two translation and two rotations
D : one translation normal to plane and two rotations
Answer:-A : three translations and two rotations

Q.no 3. Pascals Triangle is used for writng

A : stress equation
B : displacement equation
C : stress strain equation
D : stiffness terms

Answer:-B : displacement equation

Q.no 4. Number of shape functions in two nodded beam element are

A:2
B:3
C:4
D:6

Answer:-C : 4

Q.no 5. Which is not example of serendipity rectangular element?

A : 8 nodded element
B : 12 nodded element
C : 4 nodded element
D : 9 nodded element

Answer:-D : 9 nodded element

Q.no 6. How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron element?

A:3
B:4
C:6
D:8

Answer:-B : 4

Q.no 7. As per the theory of thin plate with small deflection, the ratio of thickness to
span (R) should be
A : R > (1/10)
B : R > (1/15)
C : R < (1/10)
D : R < (1/5)

Answer:-A : R > (1/10)

Q.no 8. For CST element, if N1=0.3 and N2-0.2 what is the value of N3
A : 0.6
B : 0.4
C : 0.7
D : 0.5

Answer:-D : 0.5

Q.no 9. The variational principle corresponding to the weak form of elasticity is called
as
A : Theorem of minimum potential energy
B : Theorem of maximum potential energy
C : Theorem of least square
D : All theorems

Answer:-A : Theorem of minimum potential energy

Q.no 10. As per the theory of thin plate with small deformation, The ratio of
maximum deflection to thickness (S) should be
A : S > (1/5)
B : S > (1/10)
C : S < (1/5)
D : S < (1/10)

Answer:-C : S < (1/5)

SET 2 of Finite element analysis (FEA) MCQ

Q.no 11. Which is not the characteristic of CST element
A : The strain displacement matrix for CST element is a single term matrix
B : The variation of displacement field variable will be flat for CST element
C : The displacement function for CST is linear function
D : The strain remains constant over the elment.

Answer:-A : The strain displacement matrix for CST element is a single term
matrix

Q.no 12. Choose the correct statement

A : Principle of minimum potential energy states among all the displacement
equations that internal compatibility and the boundary condition those that also
satisfy the equation of equilibrium make the potential energy a minimum is a
unstable system
B : Principle of Virtual work states among all the displacement equations that internal
compatibility and the boundary condition those that also satisfy the equation of
equilibrium make the potential energy a minimum is a stable system
C : Principle of minimum potential energy states among all the displacement
equations that internal compatibility and the boundary condition those that also
satisfy the equation of equilibrium make the potential energy a maximum is a stable
system
D : Principle of minimum potential energy states among all the displacement
equations that internal compatibility and the boundary condition those that also
satisfy the equation of equilibrium make the potential energy a minimum is a stable
system

Answer:-D : Principle of minimum potential energy states among all the

displacement equations that internal compatibility and the boundary condition
those that also satisfy the equation of equilibrium make the potential energy a
minimum is a stable system

Q.no 13. The shear deformation in plate is considered using following theory
A : Bernoulli theory
B : Timoshenko Theory
C : Kirchhoff Theory
D : Mindlin Theory

Answer:-D : Mindlin Theory

Q.no 14. Accuracy of solution in finite element can be increased by

A : Using higher order element
B : adopting grid refinement
C : Selection of proper displacement function
D : adopting all the three options

Answer:-A : Using higher order element

Q.no 15. For constant strain triangle element, the shape function is
A : N1+N2+N3=1
B : N1+N2+N3=0
C : N1+N2+N3=3
D : N1+N2+N3=4

Answer:-A : N1+N2+N3=1

Q.no 16. The following method assumes trial functions only over an element.
A : Rayleigh-Ritz method
B : Method of least square
C : Galerkin method
D : Finite Element Method.
Answer:-D : Finite Element Method.

Q.no 17. The eight node quadrilateral element belongs to which family of elements?
A : Serendipity
B : Lagrange
C : Octane
D : interdipity

Answer:-A : Serendipity

Q.no 18. This form states the condition that must be met at every material point
A : Strong Form
B : Weak Form
C : Both Strong and Weak Form
D : Neither Strong nor Weak Form

Answer:-A : Strong Form

Q.no 19. This form states the condition that must be met only in an average sense.
A : Strong Form
B : Weak Form
C : Both Strong and Weak Form
D : Neither Strong nor Weak FormQ.no 21. Number of shape functions for 3D
hexahedron element with nodes at corners only in natural coordinate system are
A:2
B:4
C:6
D:8

This sets of mcq's most includes questions on finite element analysis, Isoparametric
Elements with answers in part 2....

SET 1 of Finite element analysis (FEA) MCQ

Q.no 1. w, qx, and qy are considered in
A : Mindlin element
B : Kirchhoff-Love element
C : ACM element
D : BFS element

Answer:-A : Mindlin element

Q.no 2. Axis-Symmetric element is

A : 3D element only
B : 2D element only
C : 1D element only
D : Both 2D and 1D elements

Answer:-D : Both 2D and 1D elements

Q.no 3. If the plate thickness to span ratio is less than (1/10) then it is called as
A : Thin plate with small deformation
B : Thin plate with large deformation
C : Thick Plate
D : Moderately thick plate

Answer:-A : Thin plate with small deformation

Q.no 4. How many nodes are there in a hexahedron element?

A:3
B:4
C:6
D:8

Answer:-D : 8

Q.no 5. The following integral formulation is used in weighted residual method.

Identify the form of integral
A : Linear form
B : Bilinear Form
C : Quadratic Form
D : Cubic Form

Answer:-A : Linear form

Q.no 6. Determine the Cartesian coordinates of any point P if N1=0.05, N2=0.15,

N3=0.6 and N4=0.2. Coordinates of nodes are x1=2, x2=8, x3=7, x4=3, y1=1, y2=3,
y3=7, y4=5.
A : 6.1, 5.7
B : 1.6, 7.5
C : 6.7, 5.1
D : 6.6, 5.5

Answer:-A : 6.1, 5.7

Q.no 7. Which statement is not true when related to curved shell elements
A : It is assumed that the normal stress component in the normal direction of a
lamina basis is forced to zero
B : It is assumed that the normal strain component in the normal direction of a
lamina basis is forced to zero
C : For curved shell elemnts , it is assumed that normals remain straight, but not
necessarily normal to the reference surface
D : Transverse shear deformation is included

Answer:-B : It is assumed that the normal strain component in the normal

direction of a lamina basis is forced to zero

Q.no 8. The following element is only used in non conforming variational correctness.
A : Kirchhoff-Love element
B : BFS element
C : ACM element
D : Mindlin element

Answer:-C : ACM element

Q.no 9. Classical thin plate theory is called as

A : Kirchhoff Theory
B : Mindlin Theory
C : Membrane theory
D : Bending and Membrane theory

Answer:-A : Kirchhoff Theory

Q.no 10. Which is not the characteristic of Flat shell element?

A : The Flat shell element must plane, i.e., the coordinates of the element nodes must
be in one plane.
B : Force loads F may act in any direction between perpendicular to the plane and in
the plane
C : Moment loads M must act in the plane of the element.
D : They must be thick and the variation of stresses take place along the
thickness of element

Answer:-D : They must be thick and the variation of stresses take place along
the thickness of element

SET 2 of Finite element analysis (FEA) MCQ

Q.no 11. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness
matrix formed is having an order of
A : 2x2
B : 3x3
C : 4x4
D : 1x1

Answer:-B : 3x3

Q.no 12. Which is not a convergenece requirement of the displacement function

A : The displacement function should consists of constant strain term
B : The displacement function should have rigid body displacement term
C : The displacement function should be geometrically invariant
D : The displacement function should be continous function

Answer:-C : The displacement function should be geometrically invariant

Q.no 13. If natural coordinates xi=0.5, eta=0.6, the values of shape functions of four
nodded Isoparametric rectangular element in natural coordinates are
A : 0.5, 0.15, 0.6, 0.2
B : 0.05, 0.5, 0.6, 0.2
C : 0.05, 0.15, 0.6, 0.2
D : 0.5, 0.5, 0.6, 0.2

Answer:-C : 0.05, 0.15, 0.6, 0.2

Q.no 14. If the length of element is 5mm , cross section area is 20 mm2 and E is 210
GPa, the axial stiffness is
A : 5x210000000/20
B : 5x20/210000000
C : 20x210000000/5
D : none of the givn options

Answer:-C : 20x210000000/5

Q.no 15. Consider a bar of uniform cross section as shown in figure. The distributed
force acting on the bar is varying linearly with ‘x’, thus identify the proper polynomial
functions for approximation of solution.
A : u(x) = a1 x + a2 x2
B : u(x) = a1 x
C : u(x) = a1 x + a2 y + a3 x2
D : u(x) = a1 x + a2 xy + a3 x2

Answer:-A : u(x) = a1 x + a2 x2

Q.no 16. four nodded rectangular element in natural coordinate system belongs to
A : lagrangence family
B : Serendipity family
C : Both lagrangence and serendipity families
D : Neither lagrangence or serendipity families

Answer:-C : Both lagrangence and serendipity families

Q.no 17. The following integral formulation is used in weighted residual method.
Identify the form of integral
A : Linear form
B : Bilinear Form
C : Quadratic Form
D : Cubic Form

Answer:-B : Bilinear Form

Q.no 18. For an axial bar divided into three elements, which of the following
statements is not true?
A : The size of global stiffness matrix is 8X8.
B : The size of global primary variable vector is 4X1.
C : The size of global force vector is 4X1.
D : The size of local stiffness matrix will be 2X2.

Answer:-D : The size of local stiffness matrix will be 2X2.

Q.no 19. Shape functions for two noded beam bending element
A : At node 1; x = 0 N1 = 1, N2 = 0, N3 = 0, N4 = 0 and At node 1; x = L N1 = 0,
N2 = 0, N3 = 1, N4 = 0
B: At node 1; x = 0 N1 = 0, N2 = 1, N3 = 0, N4 = 0 and At node 1; x = L N1 = 0, N2 =
0, N3 =0 , N4 = 1
C : At node 1; x = 0 N1 = 1, N2 = 1, N3 = 0, N4 = 0 and At node 1; x = L N1 = 0, N2
= 1, N3 = 1, N4 = 0
D : N1+N2+N3+N4=1

Answer:-A : At node 1; x = 0 N1 = 1, N2 = 0, N3 = 0, N4 = 0 and At node 1; x =

L N1 = 0, N2 = 0, N3 = 1, N4 = 0

This sets of mcq's most includes questions on finite element analysis, Isoparametric
Elements with answers in part 2....

SET 1 of Finite element analysis (FEA) MCQ

Q.no 1. Number of shape functions in two nodded bar element are
A:2
B:3
C:4
D:6

Answer:-A : 2

Q.no 2. In variational principles, which of the following quantities are to be used.

A : Scalar
B : Vector
C : Both Scalar and Vector
D:0

Answer:-A : Scalar

Q.no 3. As per Mindlin plate theory

A : C2 Continuity element is converted into C1 Continuity element
B : C2 Continuity element is converted into C0 Continuity element
C : C0 Continuity element is converted into C1 Continuity element
D : C0 Continuity element is converted into C2 Continuity element

Answer:-B : C2 Continuity element is converted into C0 Continuity element

Q.no 4. Sum of the shape functions is

A : between -1 to 1
B : always 1
C : always zero
D : any number

Answer:-B : always 1

Q.no 5. The degrees of freedom for regular flat shell elments are
A : three translations and two rotations
B : three translations and three rotations
C : two translation and two rotations
D : one translation normal to plane and two rotations

Answer:-A : three translations and two rotations

Q.no 6. The shape function has

A : zero value at one nodal point and unit value at other nodal points.
B : value varying from minus 1 to plus 1
C : unit value at all nodes
D : unit value at one nodal point and zero value at other nodal points.

Answer:-D : unit value at one nodal point and zero value at other nodal points.
Q.no 7. Number of shape functions in two nodded beam element are
A:2
B:3
C:4
D:6

Answer:-C : 4

Q.no 8. The ratio of the largest dimension of the element to the smallest dimension
is defined as
A : Aspect ratio
B : shape ratio
C : element ratio
D : mode shape

Answer:-A : Aspect ratio

Q.no 9. For four nodded serendipity element which condition is true?

A : Nodes at corner only
B : Nodes on middle of the edges
C : One node must be at center
D : nodes anywhere on the element

Answer:-A : Nodes at corner only

Q.no 10. The art of subdividing a structure into a convenient number of smaller
components in finite element analysis is known as
A : triangulation
B : grid
C : descretization.
D : division

Answer:-C : descretization.

SET 2 of Finite element analysis (FEA) MCQ

Q.no 11. The following element is only used in conforming variational correctness.
A : Kirchhoff-Love element
B : Mindlin element
C : ACM element
D : BFS element

Answer:-D : BFS element

Q.no 12. Pick the incorrect statement
A : FEM can handle irregular geometry in a convenient manner.
B : FEM is an exact method of analysis.
C : FEM can handles general load conditions without difficulty
D : FEM can handle non – homogeneous materials can be handled easily.

Answer:-B : FEM is an exact method of analysis.

Q.no 13. When displacement nodes are greater than geometry nodes, it is known as
A : Isoparametric
B : Subparametric
C : Superperametric
D : CST

Answer:-B : Subparametric

Q.no 14. Which is not example of serendipity rectangular element?

A : 8 nodded element
B : 12 nodded element
C : 4 nodded element
D : 9 nodded element

Answer:-D : 9 nodded element

Q.no 15. Number of shape functions for 3D hexahedron element with nodes at
corners only in natural coordinate system are
A:2
B:4
C:6
D:8

Answer:-D : 8

Q.no 16. From the following options, identify the incorrect weighted residual method.
A : Galerkin method
B : Least Square method
C : Collocation method
D : Wilson-q method

Answer:-D : Wilson-q method

Q.no 17. Which part of the building is to be analyzed as per theory of plate bending?
A : Infill Masonry wall
B : Slab
C : Shear wall
D : Isolated Footing
This set of Finite Element Method Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on
“Boundary Value Problems – 2”.

1. For A1=5, A2=10, A3=5, what is the value of the shape function at node 1 of the element
shown?
a) 0.15
b) 0.5
c) 0.35
d) 0.25
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation:
Total area, A=A1+A2+A3
A=5+10+5
=20.
The shape function at node 2 is given by (A2/A)
=10/20
=0.5.
2. In a solid of revolution, if the geometry, support conditions, loads, and material
properties are all symmetric about the axis and are independent of θ, then the problem
can be treated as a ____
a) two-dimensional one
b) one-dimensional one
c) three-dimensional one
d) plane strain
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In a solid of revolution, if the geometry, support conditions, loads, and
material properties are all symmetric about the axis and are independent of θ, then the
problem can be treated as a two-dimensional problem. Moreover, due to the absence of
stress variation in the third dimension, such a problem is treated as a plain stress problem.
3. A function Q is evaluated at boundary 1-2 by boundary integral Q=∮q(s)*S(s)ds where
q(s)=q0 and shape functions S(s) are S1, S2.S1=1-(s/l) and S2=1-S1 then Q1 is given by
expression ____
a) (12)*q0*l
b) q0*l
c) (13)*q0*l
d) (16)*q0*l
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Given Q=∮q*S(s)ds
Q1=∫l0q(s)*S1*ds
=∫l0q0*(1-(sl))*ds
=[q0*s*(1-(s2∗1))]
Putting limits of s from zero to l
Q1=[(1-12)*q₀*l]-0
=(12)*q₀*l.
4. In a static structural type Boundary Value Problem, at any fixed support, How many
non-zero Degrees Of Freedom exist?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In a static structural type Boundary Value Problem, three types of supports
exist. They are roller, fixed and hinged support. A fixed support has zero degrees of
freedom where as a roller and a hinged support have two and one degree of freedom
respectively.
5. A function Q is evaluated at boundary 1-2 by boundary integral Q=∮q(s)*S(s)ds where
q(s)=q0 and shape functions S(s) are S1, S2.S1=1-(s/l) and S2=1-S1 then Q3 is given by the
value ____

a) (12)
b) 1
c) (13)
d) 0
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Given Q=∮q*S(s)ds
Since there is no q(s) defined on sides 2-3 and 3-1 we take q(s)=0.
Q3=∫l00*S1*ds
=0.
6. In a static structural type Boundary Value Problem, at any roller support, How many
non-zero Degrees Of Freedom exist?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
7. A function Q is evaluated at boundary 1-2 by boundary integral Q=∮q(s)*S(s)ds where
q(s)=q0*(s/l) and shape functions S(s) are S1, S2.S1=1-(s/l) and S2=1-S1 then Q1 is given by
expression ___

a) (12)*q₀*l
b) q₀*l
c) (13)*q₀*l
d) (16)*q₀*l
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Given Q=∮q*S(s)ds
Along line 1-2, Q1=∫l0q(s)*S1*ds
=∫l0q0*(sl)*(1-(sl))*ds
∫l0q0*(sl)∗ds−∫l0q0((sl)2)*ds
Putting limits of s from zero to l
Q1=(12)*q0*l-(13)*q0*l
=q₀*l*((12)−(13))
=(16)*q₀*l.
8. In a static structural type Boundary Value Problem, at any hinged support, How many
non-zero Degrees Of Freedom exist?
a) 0
b) 1
c) 2
d) 3
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In a static structural type Boundary Value Problem, three types of supports
exist. They are roller, fixed and hinged support. A fixed support has zero degrees of
freedom where as a roller and a hinged support have two and one non-zero degree of
freedom respectively.
9. A function Q is evaluated at boundary 1-2 by boundary integral Q=∮q(s)*S(s)ds where
q(s)=q₀*(s/l) and shape functions S(s) are S1, S2.S1=1-(s/l) and S2=1-S1 then Q2 is given by
expression ___

a) (12)*q₀*l
b) q₀*l
c) (13)*q₀*l
d) (16)*q₀*l
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Given Q=∮q*S(s)ds
Along line 1-2, Q2 =∫l0 q(s)*S2*ds
=∫l0q0∗(sl)∗(sl)∗ds
=∫l0∗((sl)2)∗ds
Putting limits of s from zero to l
= (13)*q₀*l.
10. For a linear triangular element with (xi, yi) as the coordinates of the ith node of the
element, which option denotes twice the Area of the triangle?
a) (x1y2 − x2y1) + (x2y3 − x3y2) + (x3y1 − x1y3)
b) (x1y2 – x3y1) + (x2y3 – x1y2) + (x3y1 – x2y3)
c) (x1y2 − x2y1) + (x2y3 − x3y2)
d) (x1y1 − x2y2) + (x2y2 − x3y3) + (x3y3 − x1y1)
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A linear triangular element has 3 nodes. With (xi, yi) as coordinates of
ith node, the twice of area is given by determinant of the
matrix ⎛⎝⎜111x1x2x3y1y2y3⎞⎠⎟which equals to (x1y2 − x2y1) + (x2y3 − x3y2) +
(x3y1 − x1y3).
11. For a linear triangular element with (xi, yi) as the coordinates of the ith node of the
element the area=10units, the value of ∑αi from the standard relation
αi+βiX+γiY=(2/3)*Area where X=∑xi, Y=∑yi is ___
a) 10
b) 20
c) 30
d) 40
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: A linear triangular element has 3 nodes. With (xi, yi) as coordinates of ith
node, the twice of area is given by determinant of the
matrix ⎛⎝⎜111x1x2x3y1y2y3⎞⎠⎟ which equals to (x1y2 − x2y1) + (x2y3 − x3y2) +
(x3y1 − x1y3). Then from the standard relation we have ∑αi = (x2y3 − x3y2) + (x3y1 −
x1y3) + (x1y2 − x2y1)
=2*Area
=2*10
=20.
12. For a linear triangular element with (xi, yi) as the coordinates of the ith node of the
element the area=10units, the value of ∑βi from the standard relation
αi+βiX+γiY=(2/3)*Area where X=∑xi, Y=∑yi is ___
a) 0
b) 10
c) 20
d) 30
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A linear triangular element has 3 nodes. With (xi, yi) as coordinates of ith
node, the twice of area is given by determinant of the
matrix ⎛⎝⎜111x1x2x3y1y2y3⎞⎠⎟ which equals to
(x1y2−x2y1)+(x2y3−x3y2)+(x3y1−x1y3). Then from the standard relation we have
∑βi=(y2−y3)+(y3−y1)+(y1−y2)
=y2−y3+y3−y1+y1–y2
=0.
13. In a 3D axisymmetric solid, because of symmetry about the longitudinal axis, the
stresses do not vary along ___ coordinate.
a) x
b) y
c) z
d) θ
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Answer: d
Explanation: In a 3D axisymmetric solid, because of the symmetry about the longitudinal
z-axis, the stresses does not vary along circumferential direction i.e. along θ coordinate
and such a problem can be treated as a two-dimensional problem.
14. For a linear triangular element with (xi, yi) as the coordinates of the ith node of the
element the area=10units, the value of ∑γi from the standard relation
αi+βiX+γiY=(2/3)*Area where X=∑xi, Y=∑yi is ___
a) 0
b) 10
c) 20
d) 30
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Answer: a
Explanation: A linear triangular element has 3 nodes. With (xi, yi) as coordinates of ith
node, the twice of area is given by determinant of the
matrix⎛⎝⎜111x1x2x3y1y2y3⎞⎠⎟ which equals to
(x1y2−x2y1)+(x2y3−x3y2)+(x3y1−x1y3).Then from the standard relation we have
∑γi=−(x2−x3)−(x3−x1)−(x1 − x2)
=−x2+x3−x3+x1−x1+x2.
=0.