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Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks

1. With a help of a neat block diagram, explain the model based simulation process
of nite element method. [4+12]
2. Derive stiness equations for a bar element from the one dimensional second order
equation by variated approach. [16]
3. Derive the element stiness matrix for the plane truss element. [16]
4. Derive the element stiness matrix for the 2-noded beam element [16]
5. (a) Discuss the signicance and applications of triangular elements.
(b) Two dimensional simplex elements are used to nd the pressure distribution
in a uid medium. The (x, y) coordinates of nodes i, j and k of an element
are given by (2, 4), (4, 0) and (2, 6) respectively. Find the shape functions
N
i
, N
j
and Nk of the element. [10+6]
6. Derive the element conductivity matrix and load vector for solving 1-D heat con-
duction problems, if one of the surfaces is exposed to a heat transfer coecient of
h and ambient temperature of T? [16]
7. Explain the following with examples.
(a) Lumped parameter model.
(b) Consistant mass matrix model. [8+8]
8. (a) Compare the capabilities of ANSYS software with NISA software
(b) List and sketch the various 3-D solid structural elements available in ANSYS
software. [8+8]

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Code No: R5410309
R5
IV B.Tech I Semester (R05) Supplementary Examinations, November 2011
(Mechanical Engineering)
FINITE ELEMENTS METHODS
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