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M.Tech II - SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS, APRIL/MAY-2013
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours
Max.Marks:60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks

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2. Determine the nodal displacements and element stresses by finite element formulation for
the following figure. Use P = 300 kN, A1 = 0.5 m2, A2 = 1 m2; E = 200 GPa.

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3. Estimate the displacement vector, stresses and reactions for the truss structure as shown
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A = 250 mm2; E = 200 GPa

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depth 200 mm and width 120 mm. Calculate the deflection and slope at the mid point.
Assume E = 2 105 N/mm2.

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5. Calculate displacements and stress in a triangular membrane element, fixed along one

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edge and subjected to concentrated load at its free end. Assume E = 70,000 MPa, t = 10
mm and = 0.3.

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6. Evaluate the partial derivatives

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variable is approximated by a quadratic interpolation model.

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wherea, b, c, and f are known functions of position x. Develop the weak form and the
finite element model of the equation.
8. Determine deflection and stresses at the center of a simply supported rectangular plate as
shown in the figure below subjected to a uniformly distributed load. Use the following
numerical data: 10 5 plate, h = 0.2, E = 106, = 0.3, and q = 10. Take advantage of
symmetry and model one-fourth of the plate using only one element.

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