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Finite Element Methods

This document contains 8 questions related to finite element methods for structural engineering. The questions cover topics like determining compatibility equations, calculating displacements and stresses for beam and truss structures using finite element formulations, evaluating partial derivatives of shape functions, developing the weak form of a differential equation, and determining deflections and stresses in a plate subjected to a uniform load. The document provides diagrams to illustrate the structures described in some of the questions.

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Finite Element Methods

This document contains 8 questions related to finite element methods for structural engineering. The questions cover topics like determining compatibility equations, calculating displacements and stresses for beam and truss structures using finite element formulations, evaluating partial derivatives of shape functions, developing the weak form of a differential equation, and determining deflections and stresses in a plate subjected to a uniform load. The document provides diagrams to illustrate the structures described in some of the questions.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD


M.Tech II - SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS, APRIL/MAY-2013
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
(STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours
Max.Marks:60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks

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3. Estimate the displacement vector, stresses and reactions for the truss structure as shown
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depth 200 mm and width 120 mm. Calculate the deflection and slope at the mid point.
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edge and subjected to concentrated load at its free end. Assume E = 70,000 MPa, t = 10
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8. Determine deflection and stresses at the center of a simply supported rectangular plate as
shown in the figure below subjected to a uniformly distributed load. Use the following
numerical data: 10 5 plate, h = 0.2, E = 106, = 0.3, and q = 10. Take advantage of
symmetry and model one-fourth of the plate using only one element.

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