GBCS SCHEME

USN 15ME61

Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2018/Jan.2019

Finite Element Analysis
Time:
malpractice. 3hrs. Max. Marks: 80
Note: Answer any FIVE fullquestions, choosing
ONE full question from each module.
as
treated
Module-1
pages.
be
will 1 a. Define Finite Element Method., explain basic steps involved in FEM (10Marks)
blank b. Arectangular bar is subjected to an axial load p" as shown in Fig.Ql(b). determine the
50. expression for P.E functional and hence determine value of the potential energy (PE) for the
42+8= following data : E= 200GPa. P= 3kN, L= 100mm, b=width=20mm. (= 1Omm.
remaining
(06 Marks)
eg.
thewritten
on
equations
lines
cross
/or
diagonal
and
evaluator
draw

compulsorily
to
appeal Fig.Q1(b)
identification. OR
ansvers,

2 a. Find the maximum deflection using Galerkin's method, Fig.Q2(a). (10 Marks)
your
of
completing
revealing

On Any
1. 2.
:
Note
Fig.Q2(a)
(06 Marks)
b. Explain Simplex, Complex and Multiplex Elements with examples.
Important
Module-2
(10Marks)
3 a. Derive the shape function ofa bar element in Global Co-Ordinate System.
3

b. Use two-point Gaussian quadrature formula to evaluate the integra! |=(25 -E) dE .
(06 Marks)
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 OR axial load of P= 200LN
Fig.Q4(a)consists of two bars. An
The structured member shown in following:
4 a.
shown. Determine the
is loaded as
Stiffness Matrix
i) Element
Stiffness MatriX
ii) Global (06 Marks)
Vector
iii) Global Load
iv) Modal Displacement.

STEeL Browe

L00 mM 200 y
Fig.Q4(a)
displacement ii) stress in
b. A4 bar truss element as shown in Fig.Q4(b), determine i) Nodal
10N/mm.
cach element, area of truss element = 100mm; E=2x
(10 Marks)

20hw

Fig.Q4(b)

a.
Derive Hermite shape functions ofModule-3
a beam element and show
function over the element. the variation of the shape
b. Derive the potential
energy functional () for beam. (10 Marks)
(06 Marks)

6 OR
a.
Acantilever beam
subjected to point load of 250
deflection at the free end and the kN as
support reactions. Take Eshown
=
in
Fig.Q6(a).
I= 4x Determine tne
200GPa. 10 mm.
(10Marks)

b. Derive the stiffness matrix for a

Fig.Q6(a)
circular shaf subjected
2 of 3 to pure torsion. (06 Marks)
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Module-4
a
Derive the one-dimensional formulation of fin (Heat transfer thin fins). (10 Marks)
b
Determine the temperature distribution in the rectangular fin as shown in Fig.Q7(6). Assune
steady and only conduction process. Take heat generated inside the fin as 400w/m'.(06 Marks)

k: 7obo s/ms 0.0|

0-05m 902m

Fig.Q7(b)
OR
8 a. For the smooth pipe shown in Fig.Q8(a) with uniform cross-section of Im', determine the

flow velocities at the centre and right end. knowing the velocity at the left is V = 2m/sec.
(10 Marks)

Fig.Q8(a)
b. Derive the stiffness matrix for one dimensional fluid element. (06 Marks)

Module-5
9 a. Derive the stiffness matrix of axisymmetric bodies with triangular elements. (10 Marks)
b. For the element of an axisymetric body rotating with a constant angular velocity
w= 1000 rev/min as shown in Fig.9(b). Determine the body force vector. Include the weight
of the material, where the specific density is 7850 kg/m. (06 Marks)

T60
4
( , st) (1s, s)
Fig.Q9(b)
OR
10 a. Derive the consistent mass matrix for truss element. (06 Marks)
b. Determine the natural frequency of longitutational vibration of the bar shown in Fig.QI0(6).
Take E =200GPa; p=7840 kg/m'; A= 240mm. (10Marks)

Fig.Ql0(b)
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Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, Dec.2018/Jan.2019

Finite Element Methods
Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100
Note: 1. Answer FlVE fullquestions, selecting
at least TWO questions from each part.
2. No hand book required.
PARTA
1 a. Explain the step-by-step procedure for the application of finite element method for structural
problems. (08 Marks)
b. Derive the differential equations of equilibrium for a body subjected to a three dimensional
stress system and body force. (12 Marks)
2 a. Derive the Euler-Lagrange's equation by considering the functional,

=3
42+8 Also obtain the expressions for natural boundary conditions and essential boundary
conditions. (10Marks)
eg, b Asystem of springs is subjected to a force of 500 Nas shown in Fig. Q2 (b). Determine the
written forces at points A and D, and displacement at points B and C. Apply the principle of
minimum potential energy. (10 Marks)
cquations 20kN/m
sokw/e 30kyn
/or
and Fig. Q2 (b)
evaluator3 a. For a constant strain triangular element (CST), derive (i)Shape functions in natural
coordinates and draw the sketches showing distributioDs of shape functions, and
(ii) Jacobian matrix. (14 Marks)
to b. Compute the shape functions N, N2 and N; at point P(8, 7) for the constant strain triangular
appeal
element shown in Fig. Q3 (b). (06 Marks)
identification, Br(9,12)

di
yuul "6,)
of
completlng Fig. Q3 (b)
revealing
4 a List three properties each of, (i) Shape functions and (ii) Stiffhess matrix. (06 Marks)
b. Astepped bar with it's both ends fixed as shown in Fig. Q4 (b) is subjected to an increase in
OnAny temperature of 50'C. Determine displacements and forces at points A, B, C and D. Take
1. 2. Young's moduli of steel, bronze and aluminium as E, =200 GPa, E, =83 GPa and
:Note
E =70 GPa respectively. The coefficients of thermal expansions are a =12x10*/ C,
Important .,, =19x10°/C and dA 22x10/C. (14 Marks)
Ajlonm Ar 2òom Aa 400m
J- I
JI Asteet none lmrum

Fig. Q4 (b)
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a. Derive Lagrange shape functions for a bar element with cubic displacement distribution and
show their distribut ions with neat sketches.
(12 Marks)
b. Use two point Gaussian quadrature to evaluate the following integral:
I-[[G-iXn- dgdn. (08 MarkS)
6 a. Derive the expression for the stress induced in a trùss member. Start from the expression for
the stress (G), which is a function of strain-displacement matrix, transformation matrix and
displacement vector for the element. (06 Marks)
b. A truss is subjected to a force of 10 KN as shown in Fig. Q6
(b). Determine
(i)) Displacements and forces at points A, B and C (ii) Local forces on the member AR and
(iii) Stress induced in the member BO. Take Young's modutus for the material of the truss
as E =210 GPa and cross sectional area of each truss member asA = 600 mm².
-07-01
(14 Marks)
IOKN

2m

A. Fig. Q6 (b)
7 a Derive the statically equivalent nodal force vector for a two noded beam element subjected
uniformly distributed load (W). (08 Marks)
b. A beam with fixed end and roller support is subjected to a point force of 20
KN as shown in
Fig. Q7 (b). Determine (i) Transverse forces and bending moments, and (ii)
Deflections
and slopes at pointsA, Band C. Take E= 2x 10 KN/m and I=8x10m. (12 Marks)
20kKN

2 m 2 m

Fig. Q7 (b)
Explain the specified temperature and specified heat flux boundary conditions, with neat
sketches. (06 Marks)
b. Determine the temperáture distribution through the composite wall subjected to convection
heat loss on the right side surface with conyective heat transfer coefficient as shown in Fig.
Q8 (b). The ambient temperature is -5°C
Consider area (A) of the wall to be l m. (14 Marks)

hlooo W/
Ky 2qN/m°c
K,=6W/m&
O.06m

Fig. Q8 (b)

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 Kmination,
Finite Elemens Methods June/July 2018
Time: 3 hrs.
malpractice.
Note: nswer any FIVE full Max. Marks:100
at least TWO
guestions questions,
from eachselecting
part.
as
treated a.
Write the equilibrium equations in PART-A
b. Describe the steps involved in FEM.elasticity subjected to body force. (04 Marks)
pages.
be C. Write anote on node numbering and half (08 Marks)
will Band width.
blank 2 (08 Marks)
a. For the spring system
42+8=50, shown in Fig. Q2 (a), using the principle of
energy. Determine the nodal minimum potential
remaihing
displacement. (10 Marks)
eg,
H4o}mn
Wewritten
Ollwrit
cquations

/or
and
sON
b. A simply Fig.Q2 (a)
evaluator supported beam of length L' is
maximum deflection using Galerkin's method.subjected to UDL of Po N/m. Determine the
(10Marks)
t0 3 Derive the shape functions of CST
a.
appeal b. What is the purpose of Pascal's element in natural coordinate.
triangle? Represent the 2D Pascal's triangle upto (10Marks)
5" order.
identitication, C. Write a note on (05 Marks)
simplex, complex and multiplex elements. (05 Marks)
4 a. For the Bar shown in Fig. Q4 (a), determine the nodal
support reactions. displacement, element stresses and
of (12 Marks)
revealing
3okN
A,= 250mm?
Any Ag = 400 mm
2. ISD Ej = E =200 GPa

Fig. Q4 (a)
b. Solve the following equations using
Gauss-elimination technique.
5x,4x, +X=0
VTU Ax, +6x, - 4x, +x, =1
x, 4x, +6x, -4x, =0
-4x, +5x, =0 (08 Marks)

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PART-B
5 a. Obtain the shape functions of 8-noded rectangular elennent in Lagrangian.
b. Explainthe following with neat sketches: (08 Marks)
Iso-parametric element.
(ii) Sub-parametricclement.
(ii) Super-parametric element.
(06 Marks)
C. Find I= [(a, +a, +a,8 +a, E. Use 2-point formula a's are constants.
(06 Marks)
6 a. Derive the stiffness matris for a truss element.
b. A truss shown in Fig. Q6 (b), is made of 2 bars, determine (10 Marks)
() Nodal dispiacement.
(ii) Stresses in each element.
(10 Marks)
E, = E, =200 GPa
A, =1000 mm
A, = 1200 mm

Fig. Q6 (b)
a.
Derive the Hermite shape function fora beam
b. A Cantilever beam subjected to point element.
load of 250 KN as shown in Fig. Q7 (b). (12 Miarks)
deflection at tip and support reactions. Determine
E=200 GPa, I= 4×10° mm,1, =0.8m . 06/2018

(08 Marks)

Fig. Q7 (b)
a. Calculate the temperature distribution in a 1-D fin
Fig. Q8 (a). There is a uniform with the physical properties given in
generation of heat inside the wall of Q = 400 W/m'.
(10 Marks)

Cusechan
b
Determine the Fig. Q8 (a)
temperature, distribution through
Convection heat loss occurs on the right surface.the composite wall as shown in Fig. Q3 (0)
Assume a unit area. (10 Marks)

V TE
U y
h=loo W|mc

-6m

Fig. Q8 (b)
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 USN 10ME64

SixthSemester B.E. Degree Examinatjon, June/July 2019

Finite Element Methods
Max. Marks:100
Time: 3hrs.
selecting
malpractice. Note: Answer any FIVEfulllquestions,
atleast TWOquestions from each part.
PART-A
as equilibrium in elasticity subjegted to body force and(08traction
Marks)
treated 1 a. Derive the 3D equations of (08 Marks)
force.
Explain the basic steps involved in FEM halfband width.
(04 Marks)
What is FEM? effect on the
be
will
b. numbering sçheme and its vertical load
C. Explain node length L' and loaded with a
beamn of
a cantilever
TTX
50, Determine the deflection of Y = a 1 cos
42+8= 2 a.
Ritz a trial function
methÍd use
2h
(10Marks)
end by Rayleigh
"P'at the free solution ofdifferential equation.
eg, approximate
an
written Galerkins method and obtain (10Marks)
b. Use 1
y -10x²=5, (08 Marks)
equations dx
2
y(0)ëy and y(1) = 0.
co-ordinate _ystem.
(08 Marks)
conditions
with boundary in global CST element.
(04 Marks)

Dbar element three noded

lor function forJacobian matrix for a 1mm,
shape thickness t =
and Derive expression fof uniform additionto its
Derive an Pascal'striangle.
a.
3
plate has a In
evaluator The 10 N/mm
b.
Explain 2D - shownin Fig
Q4. p
76.6x
point.
C.
plate and weight density
P=100N at itsmid
Considermoth¹ thinE=200 GPa pointload force vector.
to a
ulus subjected toelements. fmatrices and
appeal Young's
plate is stiffness vector F".
finte elemental load Q.
weight, the plte with two the
for K' andglobal
displacementvector (20Marks)
identification., Model thà expressions stiffnessmatrix global
a.
Writedown structural solve for the
b. Assennble the approach,
elimination eachelement.support.
C.
Using stressin force atthe
d. Evaluatethe reaction
of Determinethe
evealing e.
f.
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PART-B
With aneat sketch explain isoparametric, sub parametri and super parametric elements
5 a
(06 Marks)
FEM
b Write a note on higher order elements used in (06 Marks)
c. Usingg two point Gaussian quadrature formula evauate the following integral.
+1 +1

I=|(r + 2rs +s')dr. ds (08 Marks)

-1 -1

6 a List the assumptions made in analysis oftruss and also obtain an expression for stifhess
matrix ofa truss element. (10Marks)
For the two bar truss shown in PigQ6(b), determine the nodaBisplacements and stress in
each member. Take E- 200 GPa (10 Marks)

U - 1 2

Fig.Q6(b)
7 a. Derive elemental stiffness' matrix for a beam elemnt in
global
b. Define Hermite shape function and derive the Hermite shape coordinate system. (10 Marks)
function for a beam element.
(10 Marks)
a For the brick wall shown in Fig.Q8(a), the inner surface
temperature is 28°C and outer
surface is exposd tÙ cold air at -15°:-Determine the temperature
state, within the wall by considering fwo elements, one dimens ionaldistribution in steady
What is heat fux through the wall? heat flow elements.
(10 Marks)

T - 5 c

b. For the beam element shown in Fig Fig.Q8(a)

08(b), determine
E= 2x10 kG/m and I deflection under the given load. Take
-
=4x10° m. (10 Marks)
- J I

- J I

J I
Fig.Q8(b)
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