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IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, March - 2017
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
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2. a) Explain the potential energy formulation for obtaining element equations in Finite [8]
element methods.
b) With suitable example, explain any weighted residual method. [8]
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4. a) Derive an expression for stiffness matrix for 2D-truss element. [8]
b) For the beam and loading shown in figure determine : (i) slope at 2 and 3 (ii)
vertical deflection at midpoint of the load Take E=200GPa, I=4 x 106 mm4
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6. a) Derive the shape function for two-dimensional 4-noded Quadrilateral Element [8]
b) Derive the shape function for the one dimensional bar element in natural
coordinates [8]
7. A long bar of rectangular c/s, having the thermal conductivity of 1.5 w/moC is
subjected to the boundary conditions shown in figure. Determine the
temperature distribution in the bar.
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