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M.E. (Civil - Structures)
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
(2008 Course) (Sem. - II)
Time :4 Hours] [Max. Marks :100
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer any two questions from each section.
2) Answers to the two sections should be written in separate books.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
5) Use of non programmable calculator is allowed.
6) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
P2000
SECTION - I
Q1) a) For the rigid frame shown in fig. 1 determine the displacements and
rotations of the nodes, the elementary forces and the reactions.
All elements have E =210 GPa, A =1.0 10
2
m
2
and I =2.0 10
4
m
4
[17]
b) Explain with examples different types of co - ordinates used in finite element
method to define location of points in element. Hence obtain relation for
natural co - ordinates for two noded element when range is 1 to +1. [8]
Q2) a) State and Explain Convergence Requirements of displacement function.
Examine whether the given displacement field for a plane stress rectangular
element satisfy the convergence criteria. [9]
u =a
0
+a
1
x +a
2
y +a
3
xy
v =a
4
+a
5
x +a
6
y +a
7
xy
SEAT No. :
P.T.O.
b) Determine the shape function for Linear Strain Triangular (LST) element.
Use natural coordinate system. [8]
c) Explain variational method used for formulation of element stiffness matrix
with suitable example. [8]
Q3) a) A six noded rectangular element has 4 corner nodes and one node at the
centre of the two edges parallel to x axis. The other two edges are parallel to
y axis. Obtain the six shape functions using Lagrange interpolation. [10]
b) Explain the isoparametric concept and types of isoparametric elements
in finite element analysis. Discuss their advantages over other elements.[7]
c) Explain Jacobian matrix in case of four noded isoparametric quadrilateral
element. [8]
SECTION - II
Q4) a) For axisymmetric element write stress strain relations and hence obtain
element stiffness matrix. [10]
b) Explain the method of finding shape function for a hexahedral element
using natural coordinates. [10]
c) What are the applications of axisymmetric elements? [5]
Q5) a) What do you understand by C
0
, C
1
and C
2
continuity? Explain with
suitable examples. [6]
b) Write short note on Conforming and non conforming plate bending
elements. [6]
c) Explain the term Midlins C
0
continuity plate element and briefly explain
stiffness matrix formulation for such elements. [13]
Q6) a) Explain the concept of degenerated solid elements by suitable examples.
Write displacement fields in 4 noded degenerated shell element. [15]
b) Explain with neat sketches the various three dimensional elements used
in the analysis of shells. How will you differentiate shell element with
plate element. [10]
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