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Code: 9D04102

M.Tech - I Semester Regular & Supplementary Examinations, April/May 2013

FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(CAD/CAM)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 60
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1 Explain the Raleigh Ritz method of functional approximation with the help of an
example in detail.

2 The structure shown in figure is subjected to an increase in temperature of 700 C.

stresses.

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The reference temperature is 200 C. Determine the nodal displacements and element

A = 2400 mm 2
800 mm

1200 mm
60 mm

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400 mm

600 mm2

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E= 84 Gpa
19.9 x 10-6 /C0

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23 x 10-6/ /C0
200 Gpa
11.7 x 10-6 /C0

For the two-bar tress shown in figure, determine the nodal displacements, element

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stress and support actions.

Assume E = 210 Gpa and A = 600 mm2 for each element.

P = 2000 kN

4 Derive the stiffeners matrix and load vector for the plane frame element in detail.

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5 Derive the element stiffen matrix and nodal load vectors for 4-noded rectangular
element. Also derive the shape functions and strain displacement matrix for
4 noded rectangular element.

6 Evaluate numerically for the quadratic bar element. The shape functions
are , and

7 Explain the Eigen vectors and Eigen values in structural dynamics in detail.

8 Write short notes on:

(a)
(b)
Requirements of convergence.
Paslas triangle.

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