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1 (a)
What is discritization? Enlist and explain different factors to be considered for the
proper discritization.
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1 (b)
Explain the terms: Null Matrix, Band matrix and Transpose of a matrix
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2 (a)
Give the advantages and disadvantages of Finite Element Method over other
Methods.
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2 (b)
What is non linearity? Explain geometrical, material and loading non linearity
giving appropriate examples.
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2 (c)
Write a computer program on analysis of continuous beam using stiffness
matrix method using C/C++.
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3 (a)
Analyse the frame shown in the fig.1 using symmetry. Take I=4.5 × 104 m4 and E= 200 kN/mm2 .Take over hangs of 2 m.
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3 (b)
Analyse the beam shown in fig.2 using stiffness member approach and plot SF & BM diagrams. Take Young's Modulus E= 210 kN/mm2 , Moment of InertiaI= 5.2 × 104 m4.
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4 (a)
For a beam shown below, using finite element method, determine: 1. Member end actions 2. Deflection under load.
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4 (b)
Enlist the steps of FEM Analysis and Explain them.
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4 (c)
Analyse the Bar shown in the fig.4considering 2-noded two elements and 3 noded one element .Compare the results. Bar is of uniform c/s A.
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4 (d)
Explain Pascal's triangle.
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5 (a)
Enlist different loading facilities available in the structural analysis professional
software. Explain any two loading facilities in detail.
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5 (b)
Enlist different pre and post processing facilities available in the structural analysis
professional software.
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5 (c)
Analyse plane truss as shown in fig.5 using member stiffness approach. Member BC is subjected to a temperature change of 50°C.Member AC is 3 mm too long before erection. The coefficient of thermal expansion (α) is 0.000012 /°C. Young's Modulus E= 200 Kn/mm2 , Area (c/s) =1000 mm2.
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