Differentiate between FEM and FDM

Explain the method involving in FEA in determination of area and perimeter of a

circle
Explain the principle of MPE and principle of virtual work
Explain the three steps involving in the development of the weak form of any
differential equation, with suitable example
Explain How does the finite element method works
What are the applications of FEM
Explain how temperature effects are taken into consideration for a one
dimensional bar
element.
Use the minimum potential energy principle to determine the force F 3 required for the displacement
of for the spring system in figure 1

Explain assembly of stiffness matrix with example.[7]

What is the importance of natural coordinate system in the formulation of the finite element
equations? Obtain the interpolation functions for a two noded axial element using local coordinate
system, global coordinate system and natural coordinate system present these interpolation functions
graphically [9]
Discuss the effect of element shape and size on the convergence of the finite element solution.[6]
Explain the procedure to handle boundary conditions by using elimination method. [8]
Explain the properties of stiffness matrix and discuss banded matrix. [7]
Explain node numbering scheme and what is its significance [7]
Explain the discretization process with an example and sketch different types of 1-D 2-D 3-D
elements used in FEA [8]
What are the polynomial forms of interpolation functions? Explain simplex complex and multiplex
elements
Explain convergence requirements of a polynomial displacement model AND WHAT ARE THE
PROPERTIES OF

A three member truss is loaded as shown in Fig. Assume (AE/L ) is same for all
the members. Analyze the truss using finite element method and determine the
Joint displacements.