Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Work-Integrated Learning Programmes Division

Second Semester 2018-2019

Mid-Semester Test
(EC-2 Regular)

Course No. : DE ZG513

Course Title : FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
Nature of Exam : Closed Book
Weightage : 30% No. of Pages =1
Duration : 2 Hours No. of Questions = 3
Date of Exam : 09/03/2019 (FN)
Note:
1. Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates given on the cover page of the answer book.
2. All parts of a question should be answered consecutively. Each answer should start from a fresh page.
3. Assumptions made if any, should be stated clearly at the beginning of your answer.

Q.1 (a) Explain the steps to solve the problems using Finite element approach?
Q.1 (b) Derive the stiffness matrix for two-node (linear) link element?
Q.1 (c) Write the shape functions for any one mid side node and any one corner node of eight
noded quadrilateral element. [10]

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Q.2. In the truss structure shown in Fig.1, the area of cross-section of each member is 5X10
m2 and the Elastic modulus, E = 210 GPa.
(a) Write the stiffness matrices for each member and show the assembled global
stiffness matrix and the load vector.
(b) Apply the boundary conditions and solve for the displacements at node 1.
(c) Find the stress in each member.
(d) Find the reaction forces. [10]

Q.3. The structure in Fig. 2 is subjected to an increase in temperature, ∆T = 30°C. Determine

the nodal displacements, element stresses, and support reactions. Take P = 400 X 103 N
and
A1= 2400 mm2, l1= 300 mm, E1= 0.7 X 105 N/mm2, α1 = 22 X 10-6 /0C
A2= 1200 mm2, l2= 400 mm, E2= 2 X 105 N/mm2, α2 = 12 X 10-6 /0C [10]

Fig.1
Fig.2