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(4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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(a) Briefly explain application of FEM In vanous
fields.
(b) Explain Principle of minimum Potential Energy.
(c) Explain different sources of error in a typical
F.E.M. Solution.
(d) Briefly explain Node Numbering Scheme.
(e) Explain properties of Global Matrix,
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Question Paper Code : 31043

B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2013.

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Sixth Semester Mechanical Engineering 080120032 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

(Common to Automobile Engineering)
(Regulation 2008)
Time : Three hours

Maximum

: 100

marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
1. State the advantages of Gaussian elimination technique.
2. What is Ritz method?
3. State the significance of shape function.
4. What is post processing? Give an example.
5. What is meant by primary and secondary node?
6. Distinguish between CST and LST elements.
7.

Write the finite element equation used to analyse a two dimensional heat transfer
problem.

8. State the applications of axisymmetric elements.

9. When are isoparameteric elements used?

10. What are force vectors? Give an example.

PART B
Discuss the importance of FEA in assisting design process. Solve the ordinary differential equation

Subject to the boundry conditions ;y(o)= j(l)= 0 method with the trial functions JV 0(x) = 0;
Or

(x)