Model Question Paper

Subject: FEAST
Class: B.E.
Branch: Mechanical
Semester: VIII
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1. The solution by FEM is
• always exact
• mostly approximate
• sometimes exact
• never exact
Answer: mostly approximate
2. From the following, which type of element is not two dimensional?
• Rectangle
• Quadrilateral
• Parallelogram
• Tetrahedron
Answer: Tetrahedron
3. From the following, which type of element is not three dimensional?
• Hexahedron
• Quadrilateral
• Rectangular prism
• Tetrahedron
Answer: Quadrilateral
4. For truss analysis, which types of elements are used?
• Triangle
• Bar
• Rectangle
• Parallelogram
Answer: Bar
5. To solve the FEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller, simpler parts that are
called
• finite elements
• infinite elements
• dynamic elements
• static elements
Answer: finite elements
6. The art of subdividing the structure into a convenient number of smaller elements is known
as ___________
• Assemblage
• Continuum
• Traction
• Discritization
Answer: Discritization
7. The sum of the shape function is equal to___________
• 0
• 0.5
• 1
• 2
Answer: 1
8. A triangular plane stress element has how many degrees of freedom?
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
Answer: 6
9. On gathering stiffness and loads, the system of equations is given by
• KQ=F
• KQ≠F
• K=QF
• K≠QF
Answer: KQ=F
10. At fixed support, the displacements are equal to
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 0
Answer: 0
11. The numbers of node for 1 D element are
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 0
Answer: 2
12. Stiffness matrix depends on
• Material
• Geometry
• both material and geometry
• none of the above
Answer: both material and geometry
13. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness matrix formed is
having an order of
• 2*2
• 3*3
• 4*4
• 6*6
Answer: 3*3
14. When thin plate is subjected to loading in its own plane only, the condition is called
• plane stress
• Plane strain
• zero stress
• zero strain
Answer: plane stress
15. Which of the following is not a method for calculation of stiffness matrix?
• Minimum potential energy principle
• Galerkin’s principle
• Weighted residual method
• Inverse matrix method
Answer: Inverse matrix method
16. The finite element method is mostly used in the field of
• structural mechanics
• classical mechanics
• applied mechanics
• Engg. mechanics
Answer: Engg. mechanics
17. In any FEA software, the large amount of mathematical work is done in ________ phase.
• Preprocessing
• Solution
• Postprocessing
• all of the above
Answer: postprocessing
18. The equation for thermal stress in each element is ________
• σ = E (Bq + α Δt)
• σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
• σ = E (B + α Δt)
• σ = E (B - α Δt)
Answer: σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
19. In the penalty approach, the magnitude of the stiffness constant should be at least _______
times more than the maximum value in the global stiffness matrix.
• 10
• 100
• 1000
• 10000
Answer: 10000
20. Which of the following is not an FEA package?
• ANSYS
• Nastran
• Abaqus
• AutoCAD
Answer: AutoCAD
21. Which of the following module of FEA is used to determine natural frequency?
• Static analysis
• Thermal analysis
• Modal analysis
• All of the above
Answer: Modal analysis
22. For thermal analysis, the field variable is _________
• Stress
• Strain
• Displacement
• temperature
Answer: temperature
23. From below, choose the correct condition for the axisymmetric element.
• Symmetric about axis
• Boundary conditions are symmetric about an axis
• Loading conditions are symmetric about an axis
• All the above
Answer: All the above
24. Axis-Symmetric element is______________Element
• 1D
• 2D
• 3D
• 4D
Answer: 2D
25. The applications of the Finite Element Method in two-dimensional analyses are ______
• stretching of plates
• gravity of dams
• axisymmetric shells
• all of the above
Answer: axisymmetric shells
26. Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on ___________
• nature of element
• type of an element
• degrees of freedom
• nodes
Answer: degrees of freedom
27. In FEA, the sub domains are called as ___________
• Particles
• Molecules
• Elements
• None
Answer: elements
28. To find the nodal displacements in all parts of the element, ______are used.
• shape function
• node function
• element function
• coordinate function
Answer: shape function
29. The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called
• boundary condition
• traction
• friction
• surfacing
Answer: boundary condition
30. The truss element can resist only
• axial force
• surface force
• point load
• none of the above
Answer: axial force
31. The truss element can deform only in the
• axial direction
• vertical direction
• horizontal direction
• inclined direction
Answer: axial direction
32. Example for one – Dimensional element is ___________
• triangular element
• brick element
• truss element
• axisymmetric element
Answer: truss element
33. The determinant of an element stiffness matrix is always
• 3
• 2
• 1
• 0
Answer: 0
34. The finite element methods can be applied in ____________areas.
• Thermal
• soil and rock mechanics
• vibration
• all of the above
Answer: all of the above
35. The characteristic of the shape function is _______
• the shape function has a unit value at one nodal point and zero value at the other
nodes
• the sum of the shape function is equal to one
• both a & b
• none of the above
Answer: both a & b
36. The points in the entire structure are defined using the coordinates system is known as ___
• local coordinates system
• natural coordinates system
• global coordinate system
• none of the above
Answer: global coordinate system
37. If the body is in a state of equilibrium then the energy is minimum. This statement is
considered in ______
• inverse matrix method
• weighted residual method
• Galerkin’s principle
• the minimum potential energy principle
Answer: the minimum potential energy principle
38. Which of the following is true for the stiffness matrix (K)?
• K is a banded matrix
• K is un-symmetric
• K is an un-banded matrix
• none of the above
Answer: K is a banded matrix
39. In penalty approach, rigid support is considered as a spring having _________ stiffness.
• Zero
• very small
• very large
• infinite
Answer: infinite
40. How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron element?
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
Answer: 4
41. If the size of the elements is small, the final solution is expected to be ______ accurate.
• More
• Less
• depends on other factors
• can't say
Answer: More
42. In truss analysis, the reactions can be found by using the equation ______
• R=KQ+F
• R=KQ-F
• R=K+QF
• R=K-QF
Answer: R=KQ-F
43. The strain energy per unit volume is equal to _________
• (1/2) * Force * Deflection
• (1/4) * Force * Deflection
• (1/2) * Stress * Deflection
• (1/4) * Stress * Deflection
Answer: (1/2) * Force * Deflection
44. The minimum number of dimensions are required to define the position of a point in space
is:
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
Answer: 3
45. In weighted residual technique, the methods adopted are
• point collocation method
• least squares method
• galerkin’s method
• all
Answer: all
46. A three noded triangular element is called as
• linear strain triangular element
• constant strain triangular element
• varaiable strain triangular element
• differable strain triangular element
Answer: constant strain triangular element
47. Range of poisson’s ratio for metals is
• 0.25-0.33
• 0.22-0.45
• 0.22-0.25
• 0.25-050
Answer: 0.25-050
48. The finite element method formulation of the problem results in a system of
• Algebric equations
• logical equations
• Arithmatic equations
• Flow equations
Answer: Algebric equations
49. FEM gives acurate representation of
• real geometry
• complex geometry
• both 1 & 2
• constant geometry
Answer: complex geometry
50. Stiffness matrix approach is used in
• Displacement method
• stress method
• force method
• mixed method
Answer: Displacement method
51. In FEA, to evaluate the strain displacement matrix we use ------------ method
• Crammer
• Henry
• Jacobian
• None
Answer: Jacobian
52. A singular stiffness matrix means
• Unstable structure
• one or more DOF are unrestrained
• wrong connectivity of elements
• wrong solution expected
Answer: one or more DOF are unrestrained
53. Element stress-nodal displacement relationship is given by
• σ=Eϵ
• σ=E+ϵ
• σ=Ee
• σ=E+e
Answer: σ=Eϵ
54. For global stiffness matrix sum of any row or column is equal to
• Zero
• One
• both 1 & 2
• None of the above
Answer: zero
55. Shape functions are applicable to
• only linear elements.
• elements of all types and dimensions.
• only higher order (order more than one) elements.
• only quad elements.
Answer: elements of all types and dimensions.
56. Plain stress refers to
• A situation when shear stress is zero.
• A situation when there is plastic deformation.
• stress perpendicular to the plane of 2D geometry is zero.
• none of the above.
Answer: none of the above.
57. Which of the following elements can be used in isoparametric FE formulation?
• Triangles
• Quadrilaterals
• Hexadedrals
• All of the above
Answer: All of the above
58. In a typical Finite Element analysis
• Reactions are calculated first and then stresses followed by displacements
• Displacements are calculated first followed by stresses
• All calculations are done simultaneously during matrix inversion
• None of the above
Answer: Displacements are calculated first followed by stresses
59. Heat transfer takes place due to _______________
• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
• ∆T
Answer: ∆T
60. In local co-ordinate system the nodes of the structure are specified by the_______
• Origin
• End points
• Any point on the element
• None
Answer: Origin
 Model Question Paper

Subject: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION TECHNIQUES

Subject Code: - 128113
Class: BE Branch: Mechanical
Semester: VIII
Q.1 Number of displacement polynomials used for an element analysis depends on _____________
[A] Degree of Freedom
[B] Type of Element
[C] Nature of Element
[D] Nodal Points

Ans. A
Q.2 The process of dividing the structure into finite number of smaller parts is called as_________
[A]Discretization
[B] Meshing
[C] N Nodal Numbering
[D] Both a &b

Ans. D
Q.3 Triangular plane stress element has ….degree of freedom.
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6

Ans. D
Q.4 Three noded triangular element is called as __________________________
[A] Linear Strain Triangular Element
[B] Constant Stain Triangular Element
[c]Variable Strain Triangular Element
[D] Differential Stain Triangular Element
 Ans. B
Q.5 Method of minimization of Potential Energy is also known as _____________________
[A] Galerkin’s Method
[B] Rayleigh’s Ritz method
[C] Least Square Method
[D] Point Collection Method

Ans. B
Q.6: The displacement function for 1-D two noded linear element in terms of shape functions will be:
[A] u =N1u1+N2u1
[B] u =N1u2+N2u1
[C] u =N2u1+N1u2
[D] u =N1u1+N2u2

Ans. D
Q.7 The higher ordered elements are also called as ____________________
[a]Complex Elements
[B] Compound Elements
[C] Linear Elements
[D] None of these

Ans. A
Q.8 In Finite Element Method, system of equations is given by, _____________
[A] F=K.UN
[B] F= UN.K
[C] K= UN.F
[D] K= F.UN
Ans. A
Q.9 Three noded triangular element is called as __________________________
[A] Linear Strain Triangular Element
[B] Constant Stain Triangular Element
[c]Variable Strain Triangular Element
[D] Differential Stain Triangular Element
 Ans. B
Q.10 The geometry & other parameters of an element in terms of only one spatial coordinate then the element is
___________
[A] Two dimensional
[B] Three dimensional
[C] One dimensional
[D] None.
Ans. D
Q.11 The finite element method is mostly used for________________________
[A] Structural Mechanics
[B] Classical Mechanics
[C] Engineering Mechanics
[D] Applied Mechanics

Ans. C
Q.12 The eight node quadrilateral element belongs to _________ family of elements.
[A] Serendipity
[B] Interdipity
[C] Sardipity
[D] None of These
Ans. A
Q.13 Identify the stress-strain relationship matrix
1 0
1 0
0 0
[A]

1 0
0 0
0 0
[B]

1 0
1
0 0
[C]

1 0
0 1 0
0 0
[D]
 Ans. A
Q.14 Stiffness matrix for 2D CST element ___
[A] [B]t [D] [B]A t
[B] [B]2[D] [B]A t
[C] [B]T[D] [B]A t
[D] [B]D [D] [B]A t

Ans. C
Q.15 The weighted residual techniques, the method adopted are ____________
[A] Galerkin’s Method
[B] Point Collection Method
[C] Least Square Method
[D] All of these

Ans. D
Q.16 FEM can produce exact result as those of _____________ methods.
[a]Analytical
[B] Logical
[C] Theoretical
[D] All of these
Ans. D
Q.17 At fixed support, displacements are equal to __
[A] 0
[B] 1
[C] 2
[D] Indefinite

Ans. A
Q.18 FEM also operates the parameters like
[A] Heat Transfer
[B] Temperature
[C] Both a & b
[D] None of these
 Ans. D
Q.19 Range of Poisson’s ratio for metals is _____________ .
[A] 0.25 – 0.33
[B] 0.22 – 0.45
[C] 0.22 – 0.25
[D] 0.25 – 0.50
Ans. D
Q.20 Sum of all shape functions is equal to ____
[A] Zero
[B] -1
[C] +1
[D] 2

Ans. C
Q.21 The finite element method is formulation of the problem results in a system of _________________
[A] Algebraic Equations
[B] Logical Equations
[C] Arithmetic Equations
[D] Flow Equation

Ans. A
Q.22 FEM gives an accurate representation of ____________________
[A] Real Geometry
[B] Complex Geometry
[C] Real & Complex Geometry
[D]Complete Geometry

Ans. B
Q.23 Numerical algorithms are based on ____________
[A] TD & FD
[B] FEM & IFEM
[C] FEM & FDTD
[D] FEM & FD
 Ans. C
Q.24 To solve the FEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller, simple parts that are called
[A] Static Elements
[B] Dynamic Elements
[C] Infinite Elements
[D] Finite Elements
Ans. D
Q.25 ________________________ is the frame of reference for the entire body in FEM.
[A] Global Coordinate System
[B] Local Coordinate System
[C] Natural Coordinate System
[D] General Coordinate System

Ans. A
Q.26 The force applied over the surface per unit volume is known as __________
[A] Point Load
[B] Body Force
[C] Surface Traction
[D] Tangential Force

Ans. B
Q.27 Which of the following is not FEA Software?
[A] NASTRAN
[B] ABACUS
[C] Solid Works
[D] ANSYS

Ans. C
Q.28 For 2 dimensional elements, degree of freedom per node is __.
[A] 0
[B] 1
[C] 2
[D] Indefinite
 Ans. C
Q.29 Which of the following approach not used in FEM?
[A] Elimination Approach
[B] Penalty Approach
[C] Direct Stiffness Method
[D] None of these
Ans. C
Q.30 The values obtained at boundaries of the structure are called as ________________.
[A] Boundary Conditions
[B] Boundary Values
[C] Both a & b
[D] None of these

Ans. C
Q.31 Finding the solution from part to entire continuum is known as _____________.
[A] Elimination Approach
[B] Penalty Approach
[C] Direct Stiffness Method
[D] Part to Whole Approach

Ans. D
Q.32 Identify the Incorrect boundary condition.
[A] Force
[B] Displacement
[C] Nodal Point
[D] Bending Moment

Ans. C
Q.33 The result of finite element analysis becomes accurate by increasing ________
[A] Size
[B] Shape
[C] Nodal Points
[D] Discretization
 Ans. C
Q.34 Shape functions are used to __________ properties within the element.
[A] optimise
[B] interpolate
[C] approximate
[D] discretize

Ans. B
Q.35 When a spring is attached in between fixed support & element then ___________ approach used for FEM.
[A] Elimination Approach
[B] Penalty Approach
[C] Direct Stiffness Method
[D] None of these
Ans. B
Q.36 For 1D cubic element, how many nodes are present?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4

Ans. A
Q.37 If the number of nodes in a 1D element is N, then order of the element is
[A] N
[B] N+1
[C] N1
[D] 2N

Ans. B
Q.38 Essential boundary conditions are conditions that _____________.
[A] Specify primary variable
[B] Specify secondary variable.
[C] Specifies the value that the derivative of a primary variable on the boundary of the domain.
[D] None of these.
 Ans. C
Q.39 Which of the following option is a 3D FEA element?
[A] Tetrahedron.
[B] Wedge.
[C] Hexahedron.
[D] All of these

Ans. D
Q.40 FEA solution_____ energy when compared to its exact solution.
[A] Over predicts.
[B] Under predicts.
[C] Exactly predicts.
[D] None of these.

Ans. A
Q.41 Indicate the right statement:
[A] FEA solution under predicts displacement (u).
[B] FEA solution under predicts energy (E).
[C] FEA solution under predicts stiffness (k).
[D] None of the statements are true.

Ans. B
Q.42 As degree of interpolation function increases,___________________.
[A] Convergence decreases.
[B] Convergence increases.
[C] Convergence is unaffected.
[D] None of these.

Ans. C
Q.43 In discretization of 2D FEA problems higher order elements should be used in region of:
[A] Lower gradient
[B] Higher gradient.
[C] No gradient.
[D] None of these.
 Ans. C
Q.44 For a 3D element, the boundary integral (Qi) for a finite element equation is a ______.
[A] Surface integral
[B] Line integral
[C] Volume integral
[D] None of these
Ans. C
Q.45 The number of columns in a connectivity matrix [B] corresponds to _______.
[A] Total number of nodes in the entire domain.
[B] Minimum number of nodes in any element.
[C] Maximum number of nodes in any element.
[D] Number of elements

Ans. C
Q.46 Symmetry of a finite element problem depends upon its:
[A] Geometry.
[B] Boundary conditions.
[C] Material properties.
[D] All of these.

Ans. D
Q.47 Determinant of Jacobian (J) of a domain is greater than zero?
[A] When geometry of the element is convex.
[B] When geometry of the element is concave.
[C] When geometry of the element is convex and local node numbering is anticlockwise.
[D] When geometry of the element is convex and global node numbering is anticlockwise.

Ans. C
Q.48 Quadratic Gaussian quadrature element can be used to accurately determine the integral
of a polynomial function with a degree not exceeding ______.
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
 Ans. C
Q.49 What are the dimensions of an element level stiffness matrix corresponding to a plane elasticity problem? Assume
that the element is rectangular in shape and has n nodes in each direction?
[A] n x n
[B] 2n x 2n
[C] 3n x 3n
[D] 4n x 4n
Ans. B
Q.50 Natural boundary condition prescribed _______________.
[A] Force &Moments
[B] displacements & slopes
[C] Stresses & Strains
[D]All of these
Ans. A
Q.51 When an elastic body is subjected to the external forces, the body______________.
[A] Does not deforms
[B] Gets shear cut
[C] Deforms
[D] Contracts

Ans. C
Q. 52 Finite element method is advantageous to solve:
[A] Structures with complex geometries.
[B]Structures with dissimilar materials.
[C]To obtain local effects in structures.
[D] All of the above.

Ans. A
Q. 53 The term "finite element" was first used by _____ in 1960.
[A]Alexander Hrennikoff
[B]Richard Courant
[C] Argyris and Kelsey
[D] Ray William Clough
 Ans. D
Q. 54 FEM can be used to solve :
[A] Boundary value problem
[B] Eigen value problem
[C] Initial value problem
[D] All of the above
Ans. D
Q. 55 In finite element analysis over a domain, an interpolation function represents a ________.
[A] Change in variable over an element.
[B] Change in variable over the whole domain.
[C] Shape of the element.
[D] Shape of the whole domain.

Ans. A
Q. 56 What is not true about weighted residual methods?
[A] Equations need to be in their strong form.
[B] Weight functions need not be the same as approximation functions.
[C] Weighted residual integral is equated to zero.
[D] We have more flexibility in choosing approximation functions as compared to Rayleigh Ritz method.

Ans. D
Q. 57 Which of the following statements is not true for free beam?
[A] Displacement at free end is unknown.
[B] Slope at free end is unknown.
[C] Shear force at free end = 0
[D] Moment at free end is unknown.

Ans. D
Q. 58 Which of the following is not a FEA Software
[A] ANSYS
[B] NASTRAN
[C] CREO
[D] HYPERWORKS
 Ans. C
Q. 59 FEA requires _____________
[A] Large Computer memory
[B] Time
[C] Skilled Manpower
[D] All of the Above

Ans. D
Q. 60 Finite Element Method can take ____________.
[A] Any type of Complex Loading
[B] Only simply supported loading
[C] uniaxial or Co-axial loading
[D] All of the above.
Ans. A
 Finite Element Analysis and Simulation A
Technique(FEAST) N
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Class : BE Mechanical (CGPA)
Semester: VIII
Model Question Paper
1) In weighted residual technique, the methods adopted are D
[A] point collocation method [B] least squares method [C] galerkin’s method [D] all
of the above

2) On gathering stiffness and loads ,the system of equations is given by A

[A] KQ=F [B] KQ≠F [C] K=QF [D] K≠QF

3) The art of subdividing a structure into a convenient number of smaller A

components is Called
[A] discretization [B] numbering of nodes [C] continumm [D] both a &b

4) A three noded triangular element is called as B

[A] linear strain triangular element [B] constant strain triangular element
[C] variable strain triangular element [D] differable strain triangular element

5) At Fixed support The displacements are equal to …………………………… D

[A] 1 [B] 2 [C] 3 [D] 0

6) A triangular plane stress element has ………degree’s of freedom D

[A] 3 [B] 4 [C] 5 [D] 6

7) The displacement function for 1-D ,two node linear element in terms of shape C
function will be
[A] u = N1u2 + N2u1 [B] u = N2u1 + N1u2 [C] u = N1u1 + N2u2 [D] u = N1u1
+ N1u2

8) Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on C

[A] Nature of element [B] type of an element [C] degrees of freedom [D] nodes

9) FEM gives an accurate representation of B

[A] real geometry [B] Complex geometry [C] real & complex geometry
[D] Constant geometry

1 P.T.O.
10) The finite element method is mostly used in the field of D
[A] structural mechanics [B]classical mechanics [C] applied mechanics [D] Engg
mecahnics

11) The finite element method formulation of the problem results in the system of A
[A] algebraic equations [B] logical equations [C] Arithmetic equations [D] flow
equations

12) The shape function of the beam elements are known as B

[A] hermite shape functions [B] element shape functions [C] hermite element
functions [D] both A & B
13) In the banded matrix all the element outside the band are B
[A] One [B] Zero [C] two [D] None of these

14) The process involves modelling of the body, selection of element type, B
discretization, inputting material information, applying boundary condition and load
is known as
[A] Solution [B] Pre-processor [C]Post Processing [D] All of the above

15) The distributed force per unit area acting on the element body surface is known B
as
[A] Point force [B] Surface Force [C] Body Force [D] None of the above

16) In structural mechanics Problem the boundary conditions include prescribed B

displacement and slopes are known as
A) force boundary condition B) Geometric boundary condition C) both A and B D)
None of the above

17) In structural mechanics Problem the boundary conditions include prescribed B

forces and moments are known as
A) essential boundary condition B) natural boundary condition C) both A and B D)
all of the above

18) In some boundary value problems the boundary conditions are prescribed in a B
direction other than the coordinate axes of the system such boundary conditions
are known as
A) Force boundary condition B) skewed boundary condition C) Geometric
boundary condition D) None of the above

19) The degree of freedom for the four noded quadrilateral element is B
A) one B) two C) Three D) four

2
20) The eight noded hexahedral element used for C
A) one dimensional bodies B) two dimensional bodies C) three dimensional
bodies D) all of the above.

21) The component of strain at any point within the element are given by A
A) {ϵ} = [B]{UN} B) {ϵ} = [D]{UN} C) {ϵ} = [E]{UN} D) All of the above

22) In FEM, the body or structure is divided into finite number of smaller units known C
as
A) Nodes B) Joints C) elements D) Nodal points

23) The dimension of the element stiffness matrix (k) is C

A) M× M B) M×N C) N×N D) all of the above

24) The node numbering of the assemblage of element is called as B

A) Local B) Global C) Combined D) None of the above

25) The coordinate system is the frame of reference for the entire continuum is known B
as
A) Local coordinate system B) Global Coordinate system C) Natural coordinate
system D) All of the above

26) For global stiffness matrix sum of any row or column is equal to B
A) one B) zero C) two D) three

27) In the matrix all the elements outside the band are zero is known as B
A) Unbanded matrix B) banded matrix C) singular matrix D) None of the above

28) The variation of the different properties such as displacement, strain, temperature A
etc. Within the element is interpolated by using
A) shape function B) Natural coordinate C) Local coordinate D) None of the above

29) Variational method is referred as.....form A

A) weak B) strong C) combined D) all of the above

30) Rayleigh Ritz method is also known as A

A) variational method B) least collection method C) finite difference method D) All
of the above

31) Variational method makes use of principle called A

A) principle of minimum potential B) principle of maximum potential C) both A and
B D) None of the above

3 P.T.O.
32) Bar and beam element are considered as A
A) 1D element B) 2D element C) 3D element D) CST element

33) Mention the three types of loading acts on the body A

A) body force, traction force, point load B) axial force, pull force body force
C) traction force, point load, pull load D) point load, pull load, axial load

34) If the coordinate system is formed for the one particular element then the A
coordinate system called as
A) Local B) natural C) global D) all of the above

35) The sum of shape function is equal to B

A) zero B) one C) two D) three

36) Global stiffness matrix is... A

A) symmetrical B) irregular C) both A and B D) None of these

37) How many nodes are in 2D elements A

A) 3 or more B) one C) two D) none of these

38) The basic element in 2D elements is C

A) rectangular B) polygon C)triangular D) circular

39) Two dimensional element is extremely important for which type of analysis C
A) Plain stress B) plain strain C) Both A and B D) All of the above

40) Better results are obtained by ........the number of nodes A

A) increasing B) decreasing C) constant D) None

41) The element is called CST because it has constant .......throughout it. B
A) stress B) Strain C) both A and B D) None of these

42) How many D.O.F. are there in CST element C

A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 8

43) The displacement function for CST element is A

A) linear B) Non linear C) elliptical D) all of the above

44) How many shape functions are used for one dimensional element B
A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

4
45) The size of global displacement matrix vector is defined as B
A) N× N B) N×1 C) M×1 D) M×M

46) Pre processing involves B

A) formation of element stiffness matrix B) selection of element type C) solution of
simultaneous equation D) all of the above

47) Processing or solution involves D

A) generation of element stiffness matrix B) Solution of simultaneous equation
C) Generation of Global stiffness matrix D) All of the above

48) The dimension of global stiffness matrix is obtained by C

A) d.o.f per node B) number of nodes in body C) Total d.o.f. of system D) None of
these

49) The natural coordinate for the individual element in which a point within the B
element is expressed by a set of dimensionless number whose magnitudes are
between
A)+1 & +2 B) -1 & +1 C) -1 & -1 D) None of these

50) The size of global load vector matrix is defined as B

A) N× N B) N×1 C) M×1 D) M×M

51) Post processing involves D

A) generation of element stiffness matrix B) Solution of simultaneous equation
C) Generation of Global stiffness matrix D) representation of results

52) In truss analysis which type of element are used A

A) bar element B) CST element C) Solid element D) None

53) Finite difference method is..... B

A) exact solution method B) approximate solution method C) both A & B D) None
of the above

54) How many shape function are used in CST elements B

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D)6

55) How many d.o.f at each node of truss element A

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D)5

56) The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called A
(A) boundary condition (B) traction (C) friction (D) surfacing

5 P.T.O.
57) Stiffness matrix depends on C
(A) material (B) geometry (C) both material and geometry (D) none of the above

58) Example of 2-D Element is ___________ B

(A) bar (B) triangle C) hexahedron (D) tetrahedron

59) For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness matrix B
formed is having an order of
(A) 2*2 (B) 3*3 (C) 4*4 (D) 6*6

60) To find the nodal displacements in all parts of the element, ______are used. A
(A) shape function (B) node function (C) element function (D) coordinate function

**********

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Name of college: D.N.Patel college of Engineering, Shahada
Subject: FEAST
Class: B.E.
Branch: Mechanical
Semester: VIII
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. The solution by FEM is
• always exact
• mostly approximate
• sometimes exact
• never exact
Answer: mostly approximate
2. From the following, which type of element is not two dimensional?
• Rectangle
• Quadrilateral
• Parallelogram
• Tetrahedron
Answer: Tetrahedron
3. From the following, which type of element is not three dimensional?
• Hexahedron
• Quadrilateral
• Rectangular prism
• Tetrahedron
Answer: Quadrilateral
4. For truss analysis, which types of elements are used?
• Triangle
• Bar
• Rectangle
• Parallelogram
Answer: Bar
5. To solve the FEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller, simpler parts that are
called
• finite elements
• infinite elements
• dynamic elements
• static elements
Answer: finite elements
6. The art of subdividing the structure into a convenient number of smaller elements is known
as ___________
• Assemblage
• Continuum
• Traction
• Discritization
Answer: Discritization
7. The sum of the shape function is equal to___________
• 0
• 0.5
• 1
• 2
Answer: 1
8. A triangular plane stress element has how many degrees of freedom?
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
Answer: 6
9. On gathering stiffness and loads, the system of equations is given by
• KQ=F
• KQ≠F
• K=QF
• K≠QF
Answer: KQ=F
10. At fixed support, the displacements are equal to
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 0
Answer: 0
11. The numbers of node for 1 D element are
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 0
Answer: 2
12. Stiffness matrix depends on
• Material
• Geometry
• both material and geometry
• none of the above
Answer: both material and geometry
13. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness matrix formed is
having an order of
• 2*2
• 3*3
• 4*4
• 6*6
Answer: 3*3
14. When thin plate is subjected to loading in its own plane only, the condition is called
• plane stress
• Plane strain
• zero stress
• zero strain
Answer: plane stress
15. Which of the following is not a method for calculation of stiffness matrix?
• Minimum potential energy principle
• Galerkin’s principle
• Weighted residual method
• Inverse matrix method
Answer: Inverse matrix method
16. The finite element method is mostly used in the field of
• structural mechanics
• classical mechanics
• applied mechanics
• Engg. mechanics
Answer: Engg. mechanics
17. In any FEA software, the large amount of mathematical work is done in ________ phase.
• Preprocessing
• Solution
• Postprocessing
• all of the above
Answer: postprocessing
18. The equation for thermal stress in each element is ________
• σ = E (Bq + α Δt)
• σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
• σ = E (B + α Δt)
• σ = E (B - α Δt)
Answer: σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
19. In the penalty approach, the magnitude of the stiffness constant should be at least _______
times more than the maximum value in the global stiffness matrix.
• 10
• 100
• 1000
• 10000
Answer: 10000
20. Which of the following is not an FEA package?
• ANSYS
• Nastran
• Abaqus
• AutoCAD
Answer: AutoCAD
21. Which of the following module of FEA is used to determine natural frequency?
• Static analysis
• Thermal analysis
• Modal analysis
• All of the above
Answer: Modal analysis
22. For thermal analysis, the field variable is _________
• Stress
• Strain
• Displacement
• temperature
Answer: temperature
23. From below, choose the correct condition for the axisymmetric element.
• Symmetric about axis
• Boundary conditions are symmetric about an axis
• Loading conditions are symmetric about an axis
• All the above
Answer: All the above
24. Axis-Symmetric element is______________Element
• 1D
• 2D
• 3D
• 4D
Answer: 2D
25. The applications of the Finite Element Method in two-dimensional analyses are ______
• stretching of plates
• gravity of dams
• axisymmetric shells
• all of the above
Answer: axisymmetric shells
26. Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on ___________
• nature of element
• type of an element
• degrees of freedom
• nodes
Answer: degrees of freedom
27. In FEA, the sub domains are called as ___________
• Particles
• Molecules
• Elements
• None
Answer: elements
28. To find the nodal displacements in all parts of the element, ______are used.
• shape function
• node function
• element function
• coordinate function
Answer: shape function
29. The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called
• boundary condition
• traction
• friction
• surfacing
Answer: boundary condition
30. The truss element can resist only
• axial force
• surface force
• point load
• none of the above
Answer: axial force
31. The truss element can deform only in the
• axial direction
• vertical direction
• horizontal direction
• inclined direction
Answer: axial direction
32. Example for one – Dimensional element is ___________
• triangular element
• brick element
• truss element
• axisymmetric element
Answer: truss element
33. The determinant of an element stiffness matrix is always
• 3
• 2
• 1
• 0
Answer: 0
34. The finite element methods can be applied in ____________areas.
• Thermal
• soil and rock mechanics
• vibration
• all of the above
Answer: all of the above
35. The characteristic of the shape function is _______
• the shape function has a unit value at one nodal point and zero value at the other
nodes
• the sum of the shape function is equal to one
• both a & b
• none of the above
Answer: both a & b
36. The points in the entire structure are defined using the coordinates system is known as ___
• local coordinates system
• natural coordinates system
• global coordinate system
• none of the above
Answer: global coordinate system
37. If the body is in a state of equilibrium then the energy is minimum. This statement is
considered in ______
• inverse matrix method
• weighted residual method
• Galerkin’s principle
• the minimum potential energy principle
Answer: the minimum potential energy principle
38. Which of the following is true for the stiffness matrix (K)?
• K is a banded matrix
• K is un-symmetric
• K is an un-banded matrix
• none of the above
Answer: K is a banded matrix
39. In penalty approach, rigid support is considered as a spring having _________ stiffness.
• Zero
• very small
• very large
• infinite
Answer: infinite
40. How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron element?
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
Answer: 4
41. If the size of the elements is small, the final solution is expected to be ______ accurate.
• More
• Less
• depends on other factors
• can't say
Answer: More
42. In truss analysis, the reactions can be found by using the equation ______
• R=KQ+F
• R=KQ-F
• R=K+QF
• R=K-QF
Answer: R=KQ-F
43. The strain energy per unit volume is equal to _________
• (1/2) * Force * Deflection
• (1/4) * Force * Deflection
• (1/2) * Stress * Deflection
• (1/4) * Stress * Deflection
Answer: (1/2) * Force * Deflection
44. The minimum number of dimensions are required to define the position of a point in space
is:
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
Answer: 3
45. In weighted residual technique, the methods adopted are
• point collocation method
• least squares method
• galerkin’s method
• all
Answer: all
46. A three noded triangular element is called as
• linear strain triangular element
• constant strain triangular element
• varaiable strain triangular element
• differable strain triangular element
Answer: constant strain triangular element
47. Range of poisson’s ratio for metals is
• 0.25-0.33
• 0.22-0.45
• 0.22-0.25
• 0.25-050
Answer: 0.25-050
48. The finite element method formulation of the problem results in a system of
• Algebric equations
• logical equations
• Arithmatic equations
• Flow equations
Answer: Algebric equations
49. FEM gives acurate representation of
• real geometry
• complex geometry
• both 1 & 2
• constant geometry
Answer: complex geometry
50. Stiffness matrix approach is used in
• Displacement method
• stress method
• force method
• mixed method
Answer: Displacement method
51. In FEA, to evaluate the strain displacement matrix we use ------------ method
• Crammer
• Henry
• Jacobian
• None
Answer: Jacobian
52. A singular stiffness matrix means
• Unstable structure
• one or more DOF are unrestrained
• wrong connectivity of elements
• wrong solution expected
Answer: one or more DOF are unrestrained
53. Element stress-nodal displacement relationship is given by
• σ=Eϵ
• σ=E+ϵ
• σ=Ee
• σ=E+e
Answer: σ=Eϵ
54. For global stiffness matrix sum of any row or column is equal to
• Zero
• One
• both 1 & 2
• None of the above
Answer: zero
55. Shape functions are applicable to
• only linear elements.
• elements of all types and dimensions.
• only higher order (order more than one) elements.
• only quad elements.
Answer: elements of all types and dimensions.
56. Plain stress refers to
• A situation when shear stress is zero.
• A situation when there is plastic deformation.
• stress perpendicular to the plane of 2D geometry is zero.
• none of the above.
Answer: none of the above.
57. Which of the following elements can be used in isoparametric FE formulation?
• Triangles
• Quadrilaterals
• Hexadedrals
• All of the above
Answer: All of the above
58. In a typical Finite Element analysis
• Reactions are calculated first and then stresses followed by displacements
• Displacements are calculated first followed by stresses
• All calculations are done simultaneously during matrix inversion
• None of the above
Answer: Displacements are calculated first followed by stresses
59. Heat transfer takes place due to _______________
• Conduction
• Convection
• Radiation
• ∆T
Answer: ∆T
60. In local co-ordinate system the nodes of the structure are specified by the_______
• Origin
• End points
• Any point on the element
• None
Answer: Origin
 Model Question Paper

Subject: Finite Element Analysis and Simulation Techniques [FEAST]

Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Class: BE
Semester: VIII

1. For the equation [K]{u} = {F}, the vector {F} contains....

A. Force terms attributable to distributed external load.

B. Stiffness terms.

C. Primary Variable term.

D. Terms due to presence of external concentrated as well as distributed loads.

Answer: [D]

2. For the matrix equation [K]{u} = {f} + {R}, essential boundary conditions are
incorporated in which of the following matrices?

A. [K]

B. {u}

C. {f}

D. {R}
Answer: [B]

3. Which of the following statements is true for analysis of a 2D Truss?

A. Displacement at fixed node = 0

B. Shear force at fixed node = 0

C. Displacement at the node which is not fixed= 0

D. none of the above

Answer: [A]
4. As the loading is acting in the two dimensions, that is in a single plane. Thus the
calculations involved in the trusses are in 2D.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE
Answer: [A]

5. Which one of following is not the characteristics of shape function?

A. The sum of shape function is equal to 1

B. The shape function has unit value at one nodal point and zero value at other nodal point

C. both a & b

D. The sum of shape function is equal to 0

Answer: [D]

6. A triangular plane stress element has ………degree’s of freedom.

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

Answer: [6]

7. Identify the matrix given below,

A. Stress – strain relationship matrix for plane strain problems

B. Stress – strain relationship matrix for plane stress problems

C. Both a & b
D. None of the above

Answer: [A]

8. Identify the matrix given below,

A. Stress – strain relationship matrix for plane strain problems

B. Stress – strain relationship matrix for plane stress problems

C. Both a & b

D. None of the above

Answer: [B]

9. What is the order of global stiffness matrix for the given truss below.

A. 8x8

B. 4x4

C. 10x10

D. 12x12
Answer: [A]

10. How many DOF is/are available for the given Truss?
A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3

Answer: [1]

11. Formulation of the finite element characteristics of an elastic bar element is not
based on the following assumption:

A. The material obeys Hooke’s law.

B. The bar is geometrically straight.

C. Forces are applied only at the ends of the bar

D. The bar supports bending only

Answer: [D]

12. Identify the matrix given below

A. Stiffness matrix for cantilever beam

B. Stiffness matrix for simply supported beam

C. Stiffness matrix for truss element

D. Stiffness matrix for CST

Answer: [C]

13. Identify the name of the matrix given below

A. Stiffness matrix for beam

B. Stiffness matrix for CST

C. Stiffness matrix for truss element

D. Stiffness matrix for LST

Answer: [A]

14. What is "l" in given matrix?

A. l = cosθ

B. l = sinθ

C. l = cos(90-θ)

D. l = cosecθ
Answer: [A]

15. What is "m" in above given matrix?

A. m = cos (90 – θ )

B. m = sin (90 – θ )

C. m = cosec (90)

D. m = tan (90 – θ )
Answer: [A]

16. What would be the size of global stiffness matrix for the fog given below

A. 3x3

B. 4x4

C. 8x8

D. 6x6
Answer: [D]

17. For the matrix equation [K]{u} = {f} + {R}, {K} represents...

A. Force terms attributable to distributed external load.

B. Stiffness terms.

C. Primary Variable term.

D. Terms due to presence of external concentrated as well as distributed loads.

Answer: [B]

18. For the matrix equation [K]{u} = {f} + {R}, {u} represents...

A. Stiffness term.
B. Primary variable term.

C. Displacement vector.

D. Force term.
Answer: [C]

19. CST element has following number of nodes

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. None of above

Answer: [B]

20. Number of nodes observed in the given truss are

A. 5

B. 4

C. 8

D. 6

Answer: [B]

21. If N1(x), N2(x), and N3(x) denote the three shape functions on a three node
quadratic element, then N1(x) + N2(x) + N3(x) = 0.

A. TRUE
B. FALSE

Answer: [B]

22. Which one is essential boundary conditions.

A. Shear force

B. Bending moment

C. Displacement

D. Stress

Answer: [C]

23. Which one is not essential boundary conditions.

A. Displacement

B. Bending moment

C. Slope

D. None of the above

Answer: [B]

24. The structure made up of several bars, riveted or welded together is called as

A. Mechanism

B. Truss

C. Beam

D. None of the above

Answer: [B]

25. Which is/are the phase/s of finite element method

A. Prepossessing

B. Solution

C. Post Processing
D. All of the above

Answer: [D]

26. Which is the primary variable in FEM structural analysis ?

A. Displacement

B. Force

C. Stress

D. Strain

Answer: [A]

27. The displacement vector 'u' is represented by

A. u = [ u1, u2]T

B. u = [ u1, u2]

C. u = [ u1x u2]T

D. u = [ u1/u2]T
Answer: [A]

28. Which of the following is not a method for calculation of stiffness matrix?

A. Minimum potential energy principle

B. Galerkin‟s principle

C. Weighted residual method

D. Inverse matrix method

Answer: [D]

29. Continuum is divided into finite segment is called

A. Element

B. Node

C. Segment
D. Point

Answer: [A]

30. In one dimensional, the stress and strain relation is given by

A. σ = Ε*∈

B. σ = Ε /∈

C. σ = ∈/ Ε

D. σ=Ε-∈

Answer: [A]

31. A plane truss element has a stiffness matrix of order

A. 2x2

B. 4x4

C. 6x6

D. 1x1
Answer: [B]

32. What are the number of nodes in 3-Dimensional brick element ?

A. 3

B. 5

C. 6

D. 8

Answer: [D]

33. The minimum number of dimensions to define the position of a point in space are
required ?

A. 1

B. 2
C. 3

D. 4
Answer: [C]

34. Each node of a 1-D beam element has ...........DOF's

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Answer: [B]

35. Number of DOF per node in a triangular thermal element is/are....

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4
Answer: [C]

36. Conductance matrix is the equivalent of stiffness matrix in ........analysis

A. Dynamic

B. Fluid Flow

C. Thermal

D. Static Structural

Answer: [C]

37. Conductance matrix is the equivalent of stiffness matrix in ........analysis

A. Dynamic

B. Fluid Flow
C. Thermal

D. Static Structural
Answer: [C]

38. The Finite Element Method formulation of the problem results in a system of-

A. Algebraic Equations

B. Logical Equation

C. Arithmetic Equation

D. Flow Equation

Answer: [A]

39. FEM gives accurate representation of -

A. Real Geometry

B. Complex Geometry

C. Real and Complex Geometry

D. Constant Geometry
Answer: [B]

40. Finite Element Method is also called-

A. Infinite Element Analysis

B. Frequency Element Analysis

C. Finite Element Analysis

D. Partial Element Analysis

Answer: [C]

41. For truss analysis which type of elements are used?

A. Triangle

B. Bar
C. Rectangle

D. Parallelogram
Answer: [B]

42. The numbers of node for 1 D element are

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Answer: [B]

43. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness matrix
formed is having an order of

A. 2x2

B. 3x3

C. 4x4

D. 6x6
Answer: [B]

44. One dimensional elements among following is..

A. Truss element

B. Bar, Beam element

C. Both a & b

D. None of the above\

Answer: [C]

45. Two dimensional element is/are

A. Truss element
B. Bar, Beam element

C. Both a & b

D. Triangular element
Answer: [D]

46. Three dimensional element is/are...

A. Triangular element

B. Tetrahedral elements

C. Both a & b

D. Hexahedral elements

Answer: [B] & [D]

47. What are the methods are generally associated with the finite element analysis?

A. Force method.

B. Displacement or stiffness method

C. Both a & b

D. None of the above

Answer: [C]

48. Analysis and evaluation of the solution results is referred to as -

A. Preprocessing

B. Post Processing

C. Both a & b

D. Processing
Answer: [B]

49. Application of "Boundary Conditions" is associated with which of the following

process of FEA?
A. a. Preprocessing

B. b. Post Processing

C. Both a & b

D. Processing
Answer: [A]

50. Application of "Material Properties" is associated with which of the following

process of FEA?

A. Preprocessing

B. Post Processing

C. Both a & b

D. Processing

Answer: [A]

51. "Solution" is associated with which of the following process of FEA?

A. Preprocessing

B. Post Processing

C. Both a & b

D. Processing
Answer: [A]

52. Axes which are established in an element are called?

A. Local Axes

B. Global Axes

C. Both a & b

D. None of the above

Answer: [A]
53. What are the types of loading acting on the structure?

A. Body force (f)

B. Traction force (T)

C. Point load (P)

D. All of the above

Answer: [D]

54. The points in the entire structure are defined using co-ordinate system is known
as:

A. Global co-ordinates

B. Local co-ordinates

C. Natural co-ordinates

D. All of the above

Answer: [A]

55. The boundary conditions, which are in the differential form of field variables, are
known as -

A. Secondary boundary condition

B. Primary boundary condition

C. Essential boundary condition

D. All of the above

Answer: [A]

56. The boundary condition, which in terms of field variable, is known as-

A. Secondary boundary condition

B. Primary boundary condition

C. Essential boundary condition

D. All of the above

Answer: [B] & [C]

57. In weighted residual technique, the methods adopted are -

A. Point collocation method

B. Least squares method

C. Galerkin’s method

D. All of the above

Answer: [D]

58. The number of shape functions will be equal to the number of-

A. nodes of element

B. elements of the structure

C. size of the structure

D. Coordinates
Answer: [A]

59. The two dimensional elements are called ________elements.

A. Para symmetric

B. Dia symmetric

C. Axi symmetric

D. All

Answer: [C]

60. In FEA, to evaluate the strain displacement matrix we use________ method.

A. Crammer

B. Henry

C. Jacobian

D. None

Answer: [C]
 Model Question Paper

Subject: Finite Element Analysis and Simulation Techniques (FEAST)

Branch: Mechanical Engineering

Class: BE Semester: VIII

1. The solution by FEM is

A. always exact
B. mostly approximate
C. sometimes exact
D. never exact

Answer- B

2. Primary variable in FEM structural analysis is

A. Displacement
B. Force
C. Stress
D. strain

Answer- A

3. The art of subdividing a structure into convenient number of smaller components is

known as

A. global stiffness matrix

B. force vector
C. discretization
D. none
Answer- C

4. is/are the phase/s of finite element method

A. Preprocessing
B. Solution
C. Post Processing
D. a, b & c
Answer- D
5. The points in the entire structure are defined using coordinates system is known as
A. local coordinates
B. natural coordinates
C. global coordinate system
D. none
Answer- C
6. From the following, which type of element is not two dimensional?
(A) Rectangle
(B) Quadrilateral
(C) Parallelogram
(D) Tetrahedron
Answer- d.

7. From the following, which type of element is not three dimensional?

(A) Hexahedron
(B) Quadrilateral
(C) Rectangular prism
(D) Tetrahedron

Answer- B
8. For truss analysis, which type of elements are used?
(A) Triangle
(B) Bar
(C) Rectangle
(D) Parallelogram
Answer- B
9. To solve the FEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller, simpler parts that are
called
(A) finite elements
(B) infinite elements
(C) dynamic elements
(D) static elements
Answer- A
10. The sum of the shape function is equal to
(A) 0
(B) 0.5
(C) 1
(D) 2
Answer- C
11.A triangular plane stress element has how many degrees of freedom?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6

Answer- D
12. Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on _ .
(A) nature of element
(B) type of an element
(C) degrees of freedom
(D) nodes
Answer- C
13. On gathering stiffness and loads, the system of equations is given by
(A) KU=F
(B) KU≠F
(C) K=UF
(D) K≠UF
Answer- A
14. The finite element method is mostly used in the field of
(A) structural mechanics
(B) classical mechanics
(C) applied mechanics
(D) engineering mechanics
Answer- D
15. At fixed support, the displacements are equal to
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 0
Answer- D
16. In FEA, the sub domains are called as .
(A) particles
(B) molecules
(C) elements
(D) none
Answer- C
17. The numbers of node for 1 D element are
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 0
Answer- B
18. Finite element analysis deals with .
(A) approximate numerical solution
(B) non-boundary value problems
(C) partial differential equations
(D) laplace equations
Answer- A
19. Stiffness matrix depends on
(A) material
(B) geometry
(C) both material and geometry
(D) none of the above
Answer- C
20. Example of 2-D Element is .
(A) bar
(B) triangle
(C) hexahedron
(D) tetrahedron
Answer- B
21. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness matrix formed is having
an order of
(A) 2*2
(B) 3*3
(C) 4*4
(D) 6*6
Answer- B
22. To find the nodal displacements in all parts of the element, are used.
(A) shape function
(B) node function
(C) element function
(D) coordinate function
Answer- A
23. The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called
(A) boundary condition
(B) traction
(C) friction
(D) surfacing
Answer- A
24. The truss element can resist only
(A) axial force
(B) surface force
(C) point load
(D) none of the above
Answer- A
25. The truss element can deform only in the
(A) axial direction
(B) vertical direction
(C) horizontal direction
(D) inclined direction
Answer- A
26. Example for one – Dimensional element is .
(A) triangular element
(B) brick element
(C) truss element
(D) axisymmetric element
Answer- C
27. The determinant of an element stiffness matrix is always
(A) 3
(B) 2
(C) 1
(D) 0
Answer- D
28. How many nodes are there in a 3-D brick element?
(A) 3
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 9
Answer- C
29. From below, choose the correct condition for the axisymmetric element.
(A) Symmetric about axis
(B) Boundary conditions are symmetric about an axis
(C) Loading conditions are symmetric about an axis
(D) All the above
Answer- D
30. Axis-Symmetric element is Element
(A) 1D
(B) 2D
(C) 3D
(D) 4D
Answer- B
31. The minimum number of dimensions are required to define the position of a point in space is
.
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 1
(D) 2
Answer- A
32. The finite element methods can be applied in areas.
(A) thermal
(B) soil and rock mechanics
(C) vibration
(D) all of the above
Answer- D
33. If the structure is more complex in order to simplify the model, we need to subdivide the
structure into substructures. These substructures are termed as .
(A) elements
(B) modules
(C) links
(D) models
Answer- B
34. Which of the following is not a method for calculation of the stiffness matrix?
(A) The minimum potential energy principle
(B) Galerkin's principle
(C) Weighted residual method
(D) Inverse matrix method

Answer- D
35. is defined as the ratio of the largest dimension of the element to the smallest
dimension.
(A) Element depth ratio
(B) Mode shape ratio
(C) Aspect ratio
(D) None of the above

Answer- C
36. are used to express the geometry or shape of the element.
(A) Mode shapes
(B) Shape functions
(C) Natural curves
(D) None of the above

Answer- B
37. When a thin plate is subjected to loading in its own plane only, the condition is called
.
(A) plane stress
(B) plane strain
(C) zero stress
(D) zero strain
Answer- A
38. The characteristic of the shape function is .
(A) the shape function has a unit value at one nodal point and zero value at the other nodes
(B) the sum of the shape function is equal to one
(C) both a & b
(D) none of the above

Answer- C
39. The points in the entire structure are defined using the coordinates system is known as .
(A) local coordinates system
(B) natural coordinates system
(C) global coordinate system
(D) none of the above
Answer- C
40. The applications of the Finite Element Method in two-dimensional analyses are .
(A) stretching of plates
(B) gravity of dams
(C) axisymmetric shells
(D) all of the above

Answer- C
41. If the body is in a state of equilibrium then the energy is minimum. This statement is considered
in .
(A) inverse matrix method
(B) weighted residual method
(C) Galerkin‟s principle
(D) the minimum potential energy principle

Answer- D
42. Which of the following is true for the stiffness matrix (K)?
(A) K is a banded matrix
(B) K is un-symmetric
(C) K is an un-banded matrix
(D) none of the above
Answer- A
43. The actual thickness of plane strain element is .
(A) very large
(B) very small
(C) assumed by software
(D) any of the above
Answer- A
44. Which of the following is not an FEA package?
(A) ANSYS
(B) Nastran
(C) Abaqus
(D) AutoCAD
Answer- D
45. Which of the following module of FEA is used to determine natural frequency?
(A) Static analysis
(B) Thermal analysis
(C) Modal analysis
(D) All of the above

Answer- D
46. For thermal analysis, the field variable is .
(A) stress
(B) strain
(C) displacement
(D) temperature

Answer- D
47. In FEA of a fluid mechanics problem, we need to find .
(A) stress distribution
(B) heat flux distribution
(C) pressure distribution
(D) all of the above
Answer- C
48. Crack propagation problems come under category.
(A) steady-state problems
(B) eigenvalue problems
(C) transient problems
(D) any of the above

Answer- C
49. In penalty approach, rigid support is considered as a spring having stiffness.
(A) zero
(B) very small
(C) very large
(D) infinite

Answer- D
50. How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron element?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6

Answer- B
51. How many nodes are there in a hexahedron element?
(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 10

Answer- C
52. If the size of the elements is small, the final solution is expected to be accurate.
(A) more
(B) less
(C) depends on other factors
(D) can't say
Answer- A
53. In FEA, the use of smaller-sized elements will lead to computation time
(A) less
(B) more
(C) depends on other factors
(D) can't say
Answer- B
54. Elements with an aspect ratio of near to generally yield best results in FEA.
(A) 0
(B) 0.5
(C) 1
(D) 2
Answer- C
55. In truss analysis, the reactions can be found by using the equation .
(A) R=KU+F
(B) R=KU-F
(C) R=K+UF
(D) R=K-UF
Answer- B
56. The total potential energy of an elastic body is defined as .
(A) Strain energy - Work potential
(B) Strain energy + Work potential
(C) Strain energy + Kinetic energy - Work potential
(D) Strain energy + Kinetic energy + Work potential
Answer- B
57. The strain energy per unit volume is equal to .
(A) (1/2) * Force * Deflection
(B) (1/4) * Force * Deflection
(C) (1/2) * Stress * Deflection
(D) (1/4) * Stress * Deflection

Answer – A
58. In the penalty approach, the magnitude of the stiffness constant should be at least
times more than the maximum value in the global stiffness matrix.
(A) 10
(B) 100
(C) 1000
(D) 10000

Answer – D
59 The equation for thermal stress in each element is .
(A) σ = E (Bq + α Δt)
(B) σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
(C) σ = E (B + α Δt)
(D) σ = E (B - α Δt)

Answer- B
60. In any FEA software, the large amount of mathematical work is done in phase.
(A) preprocessing
(B) solution
(C) postprocessing
(D) all of the above

Answer- C
 ANS
Model Question Paper
Finite Element and Simulation Technique MCQ Questions
BE Mechanical SEM _ VIII
1) At fixed support displacement are/is considered equal to........... d
(a)1
(b)2
(c)4.77
(d)0
2) The displacement function for 1-D, two node linear element in terms of shape a
function is given as............
(a)u=N1u1+N2u2
(b)u=N2u1+N2u2
(c)u=N2u1+N1u2
(d)u=N2u2+N2u1
3) The art of subdividing a continuum into a finite number of smaller components is a
called as...........
(a) descritization
(b)mathematical modeling
(c) none of these
4) The sum of shape function is generally equal to............ a
(a)1
(b)6.667
(c)0
(d) -6.667
5) The number of nodes for 1 D element is/are... a
(a)2
(b)1
(c)0
(d)1.417
6) The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions a
called....................
(a)boundary condition
(b) traction
(c) friction
(d)descritization
7) Proper example of 1-D Element a
(a) Bar
(b) Triangle
(c) Square
(d) Tetrahedron
8) The point in the entire structure is defined using coordinates system is known d
as...............................
(a) local coordinate
(b)natural coordinate
(c)region coordinate
(d) global coordinate
9) Magnitude of ....................... never exceeds unity b
 (a)local coordinate
(b)natural coordinate
(c)region coordinate
(d) global coordinate
10) For 1-D heat conductional element, Temperature function, T=........ a
(a)N1T1+N2T2
(b) N1T1-N2T2
(c) N1T1/N2T2
(d) none
11) By using FEM the approximate solution of .............. can be found d
(a)complex geometry
(b)irregular shapes
(c)regular shapes
(d)all the above
12) Range of Poisson’s ratio for metals is generally d
(a) 1-9
(b) 3-3.167
(c) 0.001-0.01
(d) 0.25-0.50
13 Finite Element Method is also called as c
a)infinite element analysis
b)frequency element analysis
c)finite element analysis
d)all of the above

14) To solve FEM problem it subdivides a large problem into smaller simpler parts that a
are called
a) finite element
b)infinite element
c)dynamic elements
d)static elements

15) From the following, which type of element is not two dimensional? d

a)Rectangle

b)Quadrilateral

c) Parallelogram

d) Tetrahedron
16) From the following, which type of element is not three dimensional? b
a) Hexahedron
b) Quadrilateral
c) Rectangular prism
d) Tetrahedron

17) On gathering stiffness and loads, the system of equations is given by a

(a) KQ=F
(b) KQ≠F
(c) K=QF
(d) K≠QF

18) At fixed support, the displacements is/are equal to 0

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 0

19) Finite element analysis deals with ___________ . a

(a) approximate numerical solution
(b) non-boundary value problems
(c) only software solutions

20) To find the nodal displacements in all parts of the element, ______are used. a
(a) shape function
(b) element function
(c) coordinate function

21) From below, choose the correct condition for the axisymmetric element. d
(a) Symmetric about axis
(b) Boundary conditions are symmetric about an axis
(c) Loading conditions are symmetric about an axis
(d) All the above

22) Axis-Symmetric element is______________Element b

(a) 1D
(b) 2D
(c) 3D
(d) 4D

23) The minimum number of dimensions are required to define the position of a point in a
space is _______.
(a) 3
(b) 4
 (c) 1
(d) 2

24) The finite element methods can be applied in ____________areas. d

(a) thermal
(b) soil and rock mechanics
(c) vibration
(d) all of the above

25) Which of the following is not a method for calculation of the stiffness matrix? d
(a)The minimum potential energy principle
(b) Galerkin's principle
(c) Weighted residual method
(d) Inverse matrix method

26) When a thin plate is subjected to loading in its own plane only, the condition is a
called ________.
(a) plane stress
(b) plane strain
(c) zero stress
(d) zero strain

27) The applications of the Finite Element Method in two-dimensional analyses are d
______.
(a) stretching of plates
(b) gravity dam
(c) axisymmetric shells
(d) all of the above

28) If the body is in a state of equilibrium then the energy is minimum. This statement is d
considered in ______ .
(a) inverse matrix method
(b) weighted residual method
(c) Galerkin‟s principle
(d) the minimum potential energy principle

29) Which of the following is true for the stiffness matrix (K)? a
(a) K is a banded matrix
(b) K is un-symmetric
(c) K is an un-banded matrix
(d) none of the above

30) The actual thickness of plane strain element is ______. a

(a) very large
(b) very small
(c) assumed by software
(d) any of the above

31) Which of the following is not an FEA package? d

(a) ANSYS
 (b) Nastran
(c) Abaqus
(d) AutoCAD

32) For thermal analysis, which is the proper field variable _________. d
(a) stress
(b) strain
(c) displacement
(d) temperature

33) In penalty approach, rigid support is considered as a spring having _________ c

stiffness.
(a) zero
(b) very small
(c) very large

34) How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron element? b

(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6

35) How many nodes are there in a hexahedron element? c

(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 8
(d) 10

36) If the size of the elements is small , the final solution is expected to be ______ a
accurate.
(a) more
(b) less
(c) can't say

37) In FEA, the use of smaller-sized elements will lead to _______ computation time b
(a) less
(b) more
(c) can't say

38) The total potential energy of an elastic body is defined as _______. b

(a) Strain energy - Work potential
(b) Strain energy + Work potential
(c) Strain energy + Kinetic energy - Work potential
(d) Strain energy + Kinetic energy + Work potential

39) As per the penalty approach, the equation of reaction force is _____. c
(a) R = -CU
(b) R = CU
(c) R = -C (U-a)
(d) R = -C (U+a)
40) In any FEA software, the large amount of mathematical work is done in ________ b
phase.
(a) preprocessing
(b) solution
(c) postprocessing

41) Which of the following are weighted residual techniques? d

(a)Method of point collocation
(b)Method of Least Sqaures
(c)Galerkin’s Approach
(d)All of the above
42) Point collocation technique can be classified into d
(a)interior collocation method
(b) boundary collocation method
(c) mixed collocation method
(d) all of the above
43) In which of the following the sum of squares of the resi duels are minimal (or made a
zero) after substitution of the approximate solution in the differential equation
a) method of least square
b)Galerkin method
c) both of the above
d)None of the above

44) In which of the following method approximating or trial functions are considered to b
be the weighting functions
a)method of least square
b) Galerkin’s method
c) both of the above
d) None of the above
45) Which of the following are advantages of the finite element method d
a) boundary conditions can be easily incorporated in FEM
b) problem with heterogeneity can be solved
c) problem with nonlinearity and time dependency can be solved
d) all of the above

46) Improper selection of element type or discretization may lead to d

a)positive results
b) accurate results
c) no results
d)Faulty results
47) Tetrahedron is generally used to discretize...................problems. c
a)one dimensional
b)twodimensional
c)threedimensional
d)none of the above

48) If the functional representation of field variable and mapping function are a
expressed by the interpolation function of same order ,the curve edge element
used is refer to as .......................element.
a) isoparametric element
b)subparametric element
c)superparametric element
d)none of the above

49) Which of the following are approaches in FEM to formulate element matrices d
a) variational approach
b) energy approach
c) weighted residual approach
d) all of the above

50) Geometric boundary conditions are also known as d

a)forced boundary conditions
b) essential boundary conditions
c)kinematics boundary conditions
d) all of the above

51) ........... boundary conditions classified into two categories i.e homogenous and c
non-homogenous
a)force boundary conditions
b) geometric boundary conditions
c) both of the above
d) none of the above

52) The homogenous or the zero boundary conditions occur at a location that are…. a
a)completely restrain (that is prevented from moving )
b) selected with some degrees of freedom
d) none of the above
53) Self weight due to gravity is the example of.............. a
a)Body force
b)Surface traction
c)both of the above
d) none of the above

54) Pressure and distributed contact force is the example of............ b

a)Body force
b)Surface traction
c)both of the above
d) none of the above

55. Which of the following stage is related with presentations of results c

a)Preprocessing
b)Processing
c)Post processing
d)none of the above

56. Which of the following stage is related with modeling of structure, selection of a
element type, input of material properties etc.
a)Preprocessing
b)Processing
c)Post processing
d)none of the above

57. Which of the following stage is related with generation of stiffness matrix, solution b
of equations,determination of nodal displacement etc.
a)Preprocessing
b)Processing
c)Post processing
d)none of the above

58. Quadrilateral elements are generally used for c

a)Plane stress
b)plane strain
c)Both of the above
d) None of the above
59. Triangular elements are generally used for c
a)Plane stress
b)plane strain
 c)Both of the above
d) None of the above
60. ______________ is defined as the ratio of the largest dimension of the element to c
the smallest dimension
(a) Element depth ratio
(b) Mode shape ratio
(c) Aspect ratio
(d) None of the above
 Model Question Paper

Subject: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION TECHNIQUES

Branch: MECHANICAL
Class: B.E.
Semester: VIII

No Question Ans.

The ………….is the numerical method for solving complex problems in wide variety of
1 engineering fields
[A] FEA [B] computational analysis A
[C] anasys [D] ANSA
2 Finite element analysis deals with….
[A] approximate numerical solution [B] non boundary value problems
[C] partial differential equations [D] Laplace equations A

3 Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on….

[A] Nature of element [B] type of an element
[C] degrees of freedom [D] nodes C
4 Domain is divided into some segments called
[A] finite element
[B]stiffness matrix
[C]node function A
[D]shape function

5 In weighted residual technique,the methods adopted are

[A] point collocation method [B] least squares method
[C] galerkin’s method [D] all D

6 The art of subdividing a structure into a convenient number of smaller components isCalled
[A] discretization
[B] numbering of nodes
[C] continumm A
[D] both a &b

7 Identify the plane stress – strain relationship matrix

1 0
(A) . 1 0
²
0 0
1 0 0
1 0 A
(B) ²
0 0
1 0
(C) 1
²
1
0 0 0
(D) 0 0
²
0 0
8 The finite element method is mostly used in the field of……..
[A] structural mechanics
[B]classical mechanics
D
[C] applied mechanics
[D]engg mecahnics

9 The sub domains are called as…..

[A]Particles
[B] molecules C
[C] elements
[D] None

10 The force required to produce unit displacement is….

[A] pressure
[B] traction A
[C] stiffness
[D] none
11 Rayleingh-Ritz method is used for finding an approximate solution.
[A] True A
[B] False
12 In FEM the body is divided into finite number of smaller units known as……
[A]Structure [B] Elements B
[C]Nodal [D] Point
13 The values of variables prescribed on the boundaries of the region are called as…..
[A]Position [B] System C
[C]Boundary conditions [D] Natural conditions
14 FEM Stands for……
[A] Finite Element Method [B]Fine Element Method A
[C] Finite Element Machine [D]Fine Element Machjine
15 Applications of FEM…..
[A]Static-Linear analysis [B]Thermal Analysis D
[C]Mechanical design [D] All of Above
16 ……..stage deals with the presentation of Results
[A] Preprocessing [B] Processing C
[C] Post-processing [D] None
17 ……………involves modeling of the body selection of the element type, discretization of body,
inputting material information A
[A] Preprocessing [B] Processing
[C] Post-processing [D] None
18 …….is the process of dividing the body into a finite number of the elements
[A]Finite Element [B] Matrix D
[C]Mining [D] Discretization
19 Geometric Conditions are also known as…….
[A]Natural boundary conditions [B]Force boundary conditions C
[C]Kinematic boundary conditions [D]None
20 ……..is the frame of reference for the entire structure.
[A] Global co-ordinate system [B] Local co-ordinate system A
[C] Natural co-ordinate system [D] None of above
21 Example of 1-D Element
[A] Bar
[B] Triangle A
[C] Square
[D] Tetrahedron
22 Stiffness matrix depends on
[A] material
[B] geometry C
[C] both
[D] none

23 The higher order elements are also called as

[A] complex elements
[B] compound element
[C] linear element A
[D] none

24 The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called
[A] boundary condition
[B] traction A
[C] friction
[D]surfacing
25 For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness matrix formed is having
order of………………………..
[A] 2*2 B
[B] 3*3
C] 4*4
[D] 6*6
26 The displacement function for 1-D ,two node linear element in terms of shape function will be
[A] u = N1u2 + N2u1
[B] u = N2 u1 + N1u2 C
[C] u = N1u1+N2u2
[D] u = N1u1+N1u2

27 The truss element can resist only

[A] axial force
[B] surface force A
[C] point load
[D] none

28 . …….are used to find the nodal displacements in all parts of element

[A] shape function
[B]node function A
[C]element function
[D]coordinate function

29 Example of 2-D Element

[A] Bar
[B] Triangle B
[C] Hexahedron
[D] Tetrahedron

30 Sum of all shape functions is equal to

[A] Zero
[B] -1 C
[C] +1
[D] 2
31 The higher order elements are also called as
[A] complex elements
[B] compound element A
[C] linear element
[D] none

32 At Fixed support The displacements are equal to ……………………………

[A] 1
[B] 2 D
[C] 3
[D] 0

33 The shape function of the beam elements are known as

[A] hermite shape functions
[B] element shape functions B
[C] hermite element functions
[D] both A&B
34 The number of nodes for 1 D element are...
[A] 1
[B] 2 B
[C] 3
[D] none

35 Global Stiffness Matrix sum of any row or column is equal to zero

[A]True A
[B]False
36 The ……… of the beam elements are known as element shape functions
[A] hermite shape functions
[B] shape functions B
[C] hermite element functions
[D] both A&B
37 The higher order elements are also called as Complex element
[A]True A
[B]False
38 The higher order elements are also called as compound element
[A]True B
[B]False
39 The truss element can resist only Axial force
[A]True A
[B]False
40 Sum of all shape functions is equal to….
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] +1 C
[D] -1

41 A triangular plane stress element has ………degree’s of freedom

[A] 3
[B] 4 D
[C] 5
[D] 6
42 The point in the entire structure is defined using coordinates system is known as
[A] local coordinate
[B]natural coordinate
[C]region coordinate D
[D] global coordinate

43 . …….magnitude never exceeds unity

[A] local coordinate
[B] natural coordinate B
[C] region coordinate
[D] global coordinate

44 Units for torsion force is

[A] N/mm2
[B] N/m B
[C] Kgf/m
[D] Kgf/mm
45 The two dimensional elements are called ________elements
a) Para symmetric
b) dia symmetric C
c) Axi symmetric
d)All

46 .________is the reciprocal of period

a) displacement
b) frequency B
c) amplitude
d) none

47 When the element is in equilibrium the total P.E. is constant and hence the change in P.E. is
Zero A
[A]True
[B]False
48 ………is the sum of strain energy and work potential
[A]Total Potential Energy A
[B]Total Strain Energy
49 The two dimensional elements are called Para symmetric elements
[A]True B
[B]False
50 Mathematical analysis of free vibration using consistent mass matrices is called…..
[A] Local coordinate
[B] Natural coordinate D
[C] Region Analysis
[D] Dynamic Analysis

51 Mixed Method is applicable for……

[A]Incompressible Solid A
[B]Compressible Solid
52 Dynamic analysis related with eigen value, free vibration, linear transient dynamics.
[A]True A
[B]False
53 Amplitude is the reciprocal of period
[A]True B
[B]False
54 Frequency is the reciprocal of period
[A]True A
[B]False
55 …….is the ratio of stress and strain
[A]Youngs Modulus [B]Elastic limit A
[C]Modulus of Rigidity [D] Deflection
56 Method of least square need to always leads to symmetric matrix
[A]True B
[B]False
57 The displacements inside the elements are written using…….
[A] Shape function [B]CST A
[C] Line function [D]Complex Method
58 The three node triangular element is also known as……
A] Shape function [B]CST B
[C] Line function [D]Complex Method
59 Units for torsion force is N/m
[A]True A
[B]False
60 Total Potential Enery is the sum of strain energy and work potential
[A]True A
[B]False
 Model Question Paper
Subject: Finite Element Analysis and Simulation

Branch:Mechanical

Class: BE (Mech)

Semester: VIII

Q1. How many nodes are in 2D element?

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3 or more

ANS.: D

Q2. The basic element in 2D element is

A. Square

B. Circle

C. Triangular

D. Pentagon

ANS.: C

Q3. Quadrilateral element is formed by____

A. One triangular Element

B. One rectangular element

C. Assembling two or more triangular element

D. Assembling two or more rectangular element

ANS.: C
Q4. Hydraulic cylinder rod analysis comes under _____ analysis

A. 1D

B. 2D

C. 3D

D. None of the above

ANS.: B

Q5. Which kinds of finite element used in 2D problem are

A. Triangular

B. Rectangular

C. Quadrilateral

D. All of the above

ANS.: D

Q6. Better results are obtained by_______the no. of nodes

A. Increasing

B. Decreasing

C. Multiplying

D. Dividing

ANS.: A

Q7. Full form of CST element is

A. Constant stress triangular

B. Constant strain triangular

C. Constant structure triangular

D. None of the above

ANS.:A

Q8. How many degree of freedom are there in CST element

A. Two

B. Four

C. Six

D. Eight

ANS.: C

Q9. What are the modes of heat transfer?

A. conduction

B. Convection

C. Radiation

D. All of the above

ANS.: D

Q10. Bar and bean elements are considered aS_____

A. 1D elements

B. 2D elements

C. 3D elements

D. None of the above

ANS.: A

Q11. A bar is a member which resist only

A. Axial

B. Longitudinal

C. Transverse
D. Parallel

ANS.: A

Q12. Mention the three types of loading acts on the body

A. Traction force

B. Point load

C. Body force

D. All of the above

ANS.: D

Q13. Frictional resistance and viscous drag are known as_____force

A. Body

B. Traction

C. Point load

D. None of the above

ANS.: B

Q14. Mention the type of coordinate

A. Local

B. Global

C. Natural

D. All of the above

ANS.: D

Q15. If the co-ordinate system if formed for the one particular element then
the co-ordinate system is said to be

A. Local

B. Global
C. Natural

D. None of the above

ANS.: A

Q16. The value of shape function for the non nodal point is

A. Zero

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

ANS.: A

Q17. Sum of the shape function is equal to

A. Zero

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

ANS.: B

Q18. Structure made of several bars rivets or welded together is referred as

A. Static

B. Tensile

C. Members

D. Truss

ANS.: D

Q19.Stiffnes matrix is a _________matrix

A. Symmetric
B. Asymmetric

C. Diagonal

D. Square

ANS.: A

Q20. Which mode of heat transfer is a electromagnetic wave form

A. Conduction

B. Convection

C. Radiation

D. None of the above

ANS.: C

Q21.Which of the following is a dimensionless equation

A. Reynold's equation

B. Euler's equation

C. Weber's equation

D. All of the above

ANS.: D

Q22.A triangular plane stress element has how many degree of freedom

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

ANS.: D

Q23.Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on

A. Nature of element

B. Type of an element

C. Degree of freedom

D. Nodes

ANS.: C

Q24.In weighted residual technique the methods adopted are

A. Point collocation method

B. Least squares method

C. Galerkin’s method

D. All of above

ANS.: D

Q25.The higher order elements are also called as

A. Complex elements

B. Compound element

C. Linear element

D. None

ANS.: A

Q26.The displacement function for 1D two node linear element in terms of

shape function will be

A. U = N1u2+ N2u1

B. U = N2u1+ N1u2

C. U = N1u1+N2u2

D. U = N1u1+N1u2

ANS.: C
Q27.On gathering stiffness and loads ,the system of equations is given by

A. KQ=F

B. KQ?F

C. K=QF

D. K?QF

ANS.: A

Q28.All the calculation are made at limited number of points known as

A. Elements

B. Nodes

C. Descritization

D. Mesh

ANS.: A

Q29.The points in the entire structure are defined using coordinate system is
known as

A. Local coordinate

B. Natural coordinates

C. Global coordinates

D. None

ANS.: C

Q30.Primary variable in FEM structural analysis is

A. Displacement

B. Force

C. Stress

D. Strain
ANS.: A

Q31.Which of the follwing is not a method for calculation of stiffness matrix

A. Minimum potential energy principle

B. Galerkins principle

C. Weighted residual method

D. Inverse matrix method

ANS.: D

Q32.The finite element method formulation of the problem results in a system

of

A. Algebraic equations

B. Logical equations

C. Arthimatic equations

D. Flow equations

ANS.: A

Q33.FEM gives accurate representation of

A. Rreal geometry

B. Complex geometry

C. Real and complex geometry

D. Constant geometry

ANS.: B

Q34.Finite element method is also called

A. Infinite element analysis

B. Frequency element analysis

C. Finite element analysis

D. Partial element analysis

ANS.: C

Q35.Numerical algorithms are based on

A. FEM and FDTD

B. FEM and IFEM

C. TD and FD

D. FEM and FD

ANS.: A

Q36.To solve the FEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller,
simpler parts that are called

A. Finite elements

B. Infinite elements

C. Dynamic elements

D. Static elements

ANS.: A

Q37.Triangular and rectangular elements are consider as

A. 3d elements

B. 2d elements

C. ½ d elements

D. 4d elements

ANS.: B

Q38.FEA is the integral part of

A. Computer

B. Cad/cam
C. System base programming

D. Analysis

ANS.: B

Q39. Which of the following filter we use in least square design methods?

A. All zero

B. All pole

C. Pole-zero

D. Any of the mentioned

ANS.: B

Q40. Which of the following operation is done on the sequence in least square
design method?

A. Convolution

B. DFT

C. Circular convolution

D. Correlation

ANS.: D

Q41. Which of the following is not the displacement method?

A. Equilibrium method

B. Column analogy method

C. Moment distribution method

D. Kani's method

ANS.: B

Q42.In the displacement method of structural analysis, the basic unknowns are

A. Displacements
B. Force

C. Displacements and forces

D. None of the above

ANS.: A

Q43. Why does Rayleigh’s method have limitations?

A. To many variables

B. Format

C. Exponents in between variables

D. Many exponents

ANS.: C

Q44. The analysis of boundary value problem involves functions of a

differential operator which is

A. Algebraic function

B. Logical function

C. Eigen function

D. Symmetric function

ANS.: C

Q45. Solution to a boundary value problem which satisfies the boundary

condition is a solution to the

A. Integral equation

B. Differential equation

C. Maxwell's equation

D. Logical equation

ANS.: B
Q46. Differential form of Maxwell's equation is used to solve Electromagnetics

A. Boundary value problems

B. Separated value problems

C. Integral problems

D. Non-boundary problems

ANS.: A

Q47.The finite element method is mostly used in the field of

A. Structural mechanics

B. Classical mechanics

C. Applied mechanics

D. Engineering mechanics

ANS.: D

Q48. The shape function of the beam elements are known as

A. Hermite shape functions

B. Element shape functions

C.Hermite element functions

D. Both A & B

ANS.: B

Q49. In the banded matrix, all the element outside the band are

A. One

B. Zero

C. Two

D. None of these
ANS.: B

Q50.The process involves modelling of the body, selection of element type,

discretization, inputting material information, applying boundary condition and
load is known as

A. Solution

B. Pre-processor

C. Post Processing

D. All of the above

ANS.: B

Q51.The distributed force per unit area acting on the element body surface is
known as

A. Point force

B. Surface Force

C. Body Force

D. None of the above

ANS.: B

Q52.Sum of all shape function is............

A. 1

B. 6.667

C. 0

D. -6.667

ANS.: A

Q53.The number of nodes for 1 D element is...

A. 2
B.1

C.0

D. 3

ANS.: A

Q54.Stiffness matrix depends on

A. Material

B. Geometry

C. Both A and B

D.None of above

ANS.: C

Q55. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness
matrix formed is having dimensions of………

A. 2 x 2

B. 1 x 3

C. 3 x 1

D. 3 x 3

ANS.: D

Q56. The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions
called...................

A. Boundary condition

B. Traction

C. Friction

D. Discrimination

ANS.: A

Q57. Proper example of 1-D Element

A. Bar

B. Triangle

C. Square

D. Tetrahedron

ANS.: A

Q58. The point in the entire structure is defined using coordinates system is
known as...............................

A. Local coordinate

B. Natural coordinate

C. Region coordinate

D. Global coordinate

ANS.: D

Q59. Magnitude of....................... never exceeds unity

A. Local coordinate

B. Natural coordinate

C. Region coordinate

D. Global coordinate

ANS.: B

Q60. The determinant of an element stiffness matrix is equal to

A. One

B. Zero

C. Depends on size of [K]

D. Two

ANS.: B
 Model Question Paper
Subject: Finite Element Analysis

Branch: Mechanical

Class-B.E

Semester-VIII

1 A triangular plane stress element has ....... degree’s of freedom

[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6

ANS – D

2 Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on

[A] Nature of element

[B] type of an element
[C] degrees of freedom
[D] nodes

ANS – C

3 In weighted residual technique, the methods adopted are

[A] point collocation method

[B] least squares method
[C] galerkin’s method
[D] all

ANS – D

4 The higher order elements are also called as

[A]complex elements
[B]compound element
[C]linear element
[D]none

ANS – A

5 The eight node quadrilateral elementbelongs to .......... Family fo elements

7 On gathering stiffness and loads ,the system of equations is given by

[A] KQ=F
[B] [B]KQ≠F
[C] [C]K=QF
[D] [D]K≠QF

ANS – A

8 A six noded triangular element is known as

[A] linear straintriangular element

[B] constant strain triangular element
[C] varaiable straintriangular element
[D] differable strain triangularelement

ANS – B

9. The art of subdividing a structure int a convenient number of smaller components isCalled
[A] discretization
[B] numbering of nodes
[C] continumm
[D] both a&b

ANS – A
10 A three noded triangular element is calledas

a. linear straintriangular element

b. constant strain triangular element
c. varaiable strain triangular element
d. differable strain triangular element

ANS – B

11 The geometry and other parameters of an element in terms of only one spatial coordinate
then the elements

a. 2 dimensional
b. One dimensional
c. three dimensional
d. none

ANS – D

12 The finite element method is mostly used in the field of

[A] structural mechanics

[B] classical mechanics
C] applied mechanics
14 Sum of all shape functions is equal to
[A]Zero
[B] -1
[C] +1
[D]2

ANS – C

15 The higher order elements are also called as

[A]complexelements
[B] compound element
[C]linear element
[D]none

ANS – A

16 At Fixed support The displacements are equal to ……………………………

[A]1
[B]2
[C]3
[D]0

ANS – D

17 FEM also operates the parameters like

[A] heat transfer

[B] temperature
[C]both A&B
[D]none

ANS – D

18 The force required to produce unit displacementis

[A] pressure
[B] traction
[C] stiffness
[D] none

ANS – A
19 The distributed force per unit area on the surface of the body is
[A]pressure
[B]surface tension
[C]traction
[D]none

ANS – A

20 Domain is divided into some segments called

 ANS – A

22 are used to find the nodal displacements in all parts of element

[A] shape function
[B] [node function
[C] element function
[D] coordinate function

ANS – A

23 The ................... is the numerical method for solving complex problems in wide varietyof
engineering fields

[A]FEA
[B]Computational analysis
[C]ansys

ANS-A

24 The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called
[A] boundary condition
[B] traction
[C] friction
[D] surfacing

ANS-A

25 The truss element can resistonly

[A] axialforce
[B] surface force
[C] point load
[D] none

ANS-D

26. The truss element can deform only in the

[A] axialdirection
[B] vertical direction
[C] horizontal directional
[D] inclined direction

ANS-A

27 3-dimensional frames are usedto

[A] Modelling of cars and bicycle frames
[B] aerodynamics
[C] bus frames
[D] none
 [A] FEA
[B] computational analysis
[C] ansys
[D] ANSA

ANS-A

30 The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called
[A]boundarycondition
[B]traction
[C] friction
[D]surfacing

ANS-A

31 The truss element can resistonly

[A] axial force
[B]surface force
[C]point load
[D]none

ANS-A
32 Units for torsion forceis
[A] N/mm2
[B] N/m
[C] Kgf/m
[D] Kgf/mm

ANS-B

33 The formulae to find the Number of displacements for truss having 3 nodesis………….
[A] Numberofnodes*2
[B] Number ofnodes*3
[C] Numberofnodes*4
[D] Number ofnodes*1

ANS-A

34 At Fixed support The displacements are equal to……………………………

[A]1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 0

ANS-D

35 The art of sub dividing a structure into a convenient number of smaller components is known as
 ANS-D

37 …….magnitude never exceedsunity

[A] localcoordinate
[B] natural coordinate
[C] region coordinate
[D] global coordinate

ANS-B

38 The shape function has…value at one nodal point and…value at other nodalpoint
[A] unity, negative
[B] positive, negative
[C] unity,zero
[D] high,low

ANS-C

39 Units for torsion forceis

[A] N/mm2
[B] N/m
[C] Kgf/m
[D] Kgf/mm

ANS-B
40 A small unit having definite shape of geometry and node is knownas
[A] Discrete element
[B] finite element
[C]assembled element
[D] Infinite element

ANS-A
41 Example for one – Dimensional element is…..
[A] Triangularelement
[B] Brickelement
[C]Trusselement
[D] Axisymmetricelement

ANS-B
42 The state of stress for a three dimensional body has ——— components.
[A]six
[B]three
[C]two
[D]four
43 The determinant of an element stiffness matrix isalways
[A] one
[B]zero
[C] depends on sizeof[K]
[D]Two

‘ ANS-A
44 Finite element analysis dealswith
46 A Deformable system is in equilibrium, if the first variation in the total P.E of the systemis
zero‘refers to
[A] theorem ofstationaryP.E
[B] theorem of virtual work
[C] theorem ofvirtualdisplacement
[D] bettis theorem

ANS-C

47 In one of the property of shape function, summation of shape function [Σfi]is

[A]n
[B]2n
[C]1
[D]0

ANS-D

48 In case of a truss member if there are 3 nodes and each node 2 DOF, then the order of Stiffness
matrixis
[A]2x2
[B]3x3
[C]2x3
[D]6x6

ANS-A

49 The truss element can deform only in the

[A] axial direction
[B] vertical direction
[C] horizontal directional
[D] inclined direction

ANS-B

50 The size of the stiffness matrix is equal to the degree of freedom of the
[A] element
[B]node
[C]shape function
[D]beam

ANS-A

51 QST element consist of number of nodes

[A]8
[B]9
[C]10
[D]11

ANS-A
54 Nodal points greater than geometry points is knownas
[A]Isoparametric
[B]Subparametric
[C]Superperametric
[D]QST

ANS-B

55 Based on which parameter an polynomial function canbe chosen

[A]Nodes
[B]Nodal points
[C]Nodal displacements
[D]Elements

ANS-B

56 Transformation axis is also known as

[A] transformed axis
[B] non-dimensional axis
[C]natural coordinates
[D]All

ANS-A
57 A six noded triangular element is known as
[A] linear strain triangular element
[B] constant strain triangular element
[C] varaiable strain triangular element
[D] differable strain triangular element

ANS-D

58 Heat transfer takes place dueto

[A] conduction
[B]convection
[C]Radiation
[D] ∆T

ANS-B

59 FEM equation for Fluid mechanics Element

[A]F=KT
[B]F=KP
[C]F=KU
[D]F=KZ

ANS-A

60 Stifness matrix for Axis symmetriceleementis [ A ]

[A][B]T[D][B]2πrt
[B][D]T[D][B]At
[C][B]T[D][L]2πrt
 MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Subject: FEAST
Branch: Mechanical Engg
Class: BE
Semester: VIII

Q.1 In weighted residual technique, the methods adopted are

A. point collocation method
B. least squares method
C. galerkin’s method
D. all
ANSWER: D
Q.2 The higher order elements are also called as
A. compound element
B. linear element
C. none
D. complex elements
ANSWER: A
Q3. The eight node quadrilateral element belongs to…………. Family for elements
A. Serendipity
B. Interdipity
C. Sardipity
D. none
ANSWER: A
Q4. The displacement function for 1-D ,two node linear element in terms of shape function will
be
A. u = N1 u2 + N2u1
B. u = N2 u1 + N1u2
C. u = N1 u1 +N2u2
D. u = N1u1 +N1u2
ANSWER: C
Q5. On gathering stiffness and loads ,the system of equations is given by
A. KQ=F
B. KQ≠F
C. K=QF
D. K≠QF
 ANSWER: A

Q.6 A six noded triangular element is known as

A. linear strain triangular element
B. constant strain triangular element
C. varaiable strain triangular element
D. differable strain triangular element
ANSWER: B
Q7. The art of subdividing a structure into a convenient number of smaller components is called
A. discretization
B. numbering of nodes
C. continumm
D. both a &b
ANSWER: A
Q8. A three noded triangular element is called as
A. linear strain triangular element
B. constant strain triangular element
C. varaiable strain triangular element
D. differable strain triangular element
ANSWER: B
Q9. Transformation matrix is represented by
A. [K]
B. [B]
C. [L]
D. [D]
ANSWER: C
Q10. The geometry and other parameters of an element in terms of only one spatial coordinate
then the element is
A. 2 dimensional
B. one dimensional
C. three dimensional
D. none
ANSWER: D
Q11. The finite element method is mostly used in the field of
A. structural mechanics
B. classical mechanics
C. applied mechanics
D. enggmecahnics
ANSWER: D
Q12. FEM can't produce exact results as those of…………methods
A. analytical
B. logical
C. theoritical
D. all the above
ANSWER: D
Q13. Sum of all shape functions is equal to
A. Zero
B. -1
C. +1
D. 2
ANSWER: C
Q14. The higher order elements are also called as
A. complex elements
B. compound element
C. linear element
D. none
ANSWER: A
Q15. At Fixed support The displacements are equal to ……………………………
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 0
ANSWER: D
Q 16. The applications of the Finite Element Method in two-dimensional analyses are ______.
A. stretching of plates
B. gravity of dams
C. axisymmetric shells
D. all of the above
ANSWER: C
Q.17 From the following, which type of element is not three dimensional?
A. Hexahedron
B. Quadrilateral
C. Rectangular prism
D. Tetrahedron
ANSWER: B
Q18. For truss analysis, which type of elements are used?
A. Triangle
B. Bar
C. Rectangle
D. Parallelogram
ANSWER: B
Q19. To solve the FEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller, simpler parts that are
called
A. finite elements
B. infinite elements
C. dynamic elements
D. static elements
ANSWER: A
Q20. The art of subdividing the structure into a convenient number of smaller elements is known
as ___________ .
A. assemblage
B. continuum
C. traction
D. discretization
ANSWER: D
Q21. FEM also operates the parameters like
A. heat transfer
B. temperature
C. both A&B
D. none
ANSWER: D
Q22. Range of poisson’s ratio for metals is
A. 0.25-0.33
B. 0.22-0.45
C. 0.22-0.25
D. 0.25-0.50
ANSWER: D
Q. 23. The sub domains are called as
A. Particles
B. molecules
C. elements
D. None
ANSWER: C
Q24. If any element is specified by the polynomial of the order of two or more, the element is
known as
A. non-linear element
B. higher order element
C. both A&B
D. none
ANSWER: B
Q25. The shape function of the beam elements are known as
A. hermite shape functions
B. element shape functions
C. hermite element functions
D. both A&B
ANSWER: B
Q26. FEM also operates the parameters like
A. heat transfer
B. temperature
C. both A&B
D. none
ANSWER: C
Q27. The total potential energy is the algebraic sum of
A. integral strain energy and work potential
B. integral strain energy and external work done
C. integral stress energy and work potential
D. integral stress energy and external work done
ANSWER: B

Q28. In FEM the complex domain defining a continuum is divided into

A. points
B. elements
C. traiangles
D. none
ANSWER: B
Q29. The number of nodes for 1 D element are...
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. NONE
ANSWER: B
Q30. Finite element analysis deals with.
A. approximate numerical solution
B. non boundary value problems
C. partial differential equations
D. Laplace equations
ANSWER: A
Q31. The sum of shape functions is always.
A. 1
B. 0
C. INFINITE
D. NONE
ANSWER: A
Q32. Stiffness matrix depends on.
A. material
B. geometry
C. both
D. NONE
ANSWER: C
Q33. The sub domains are called as.
A. particles
B. molecules
C. elements
D. NONE
ANSWER: C

Q34. If any element is specified by the polynomial of the order of two or more, the element is
known as
A. non linear element
B. higher order element
C. both A&B
D. NONE
ANSWER: B
Q35. The shape function of the beam elements are known as.
A. hermite shape functions
B. element shape functions
C. hermite element functions
D. both A&B
ANSWER: B
Q36. Units for torsion force is.
A. N/mm2
B. N/m
C. Kgf/m
D. Kgf/mm
ANSWER: B
Q37. Example of 2-D Element.
A. Bar
B. Triangle
C. Hexahedron
D. Tetrahedron
ANSWER: B
Q38. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness matrix formed is
having order of....
A. 2X2
B. 3X3
C. 4X4
D. 6X6
ANSWER: B
Q39. The force required to produce unit displacement is.
A. pressure
B. traction
C. stiffness
D. NONE
ANSWER: A
Q40. The distributed force per unit area on the surface of the body is.
A. pressure
B. traction
C. stiffness
D. NONE
ANSWER: A
Q41. Domain is divided into some segments called.
A. finite element
B. stiffness matrix
C. node function
D. shape function
ANSWER: A
Q42. Unit of body force acting on every elemental volume of the body is.
A. force per unit area
B. force per unit length
C. force per unit volume
D. coordinate function
ANSWER: A
Q43. The .............is the numerical method for solving complex problems in wide variety of
engineering fields.
A. finite elementanalysis
B. computational analysis
C. ANSYS
D. ANSA
ANSWER: A
Q44. The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called.
A. boundary condition
B. traction
C. friction
D. surfacing
ANSWER: A
Q45. The truss element can deform only in the
A. axial direction
B. vertical direction
C. horizontal directional
D. inclined direction
ANSWER: A
Q46. When every entity of a geometric model remains parallel to its initial position, the
transformation is called as ___________ .
A. scaling
B. translation
C. rotation
D. mirror
ANSWER: B
Q47. Which of the following is not a method for calculation of the stiffness matrix?
A. The minimum potential energy principle
B. Galerkin's principle
C. Weighted residual method
D. Inverse matrix method
ANSWER: D
Q48. ______________ is defined as the ratio of the largest dimension of the element to the
smallest dimension.
A. Element depth ratio
B. Mode shape ratio
C. Aspect ratio
D. None of the above
ANSWER: C
Q. 49 _________ are used to express the geometry or shape of the element.
A. Mode shapes
B. Shape functions
C. Natural curves
D. None of the above
ANSWER: B
Q50. When a thin plate is subjected to loading in its own plane only, the condition is called
________.
A. plane stress
B. plane strain
C. zero stress
D. zero strain
ANSWER:A
Q51. The characteristic of the shape function is _______.
A. the shape function has a unit value at one nodal point and zero value at the other nodes
B. the sum of the shape function is equal to one
C. both a & b
D. none of the above
ANSWER: A
Q52. The points in the entire structure are defined using the coordinates system is known as
______.
A. local coordinates system
B. natural coordinates system
C. global coordinate system
D. none of the above
ANSWER: C
Q53. The applications of the Finite Element Method in two-dimensional analyses are ______.
A. stretching of plates
B. gravity of dams
C. axisymmetric shells
D. all of the above
ANSWER: C
Q54. If the body is in a state of equilibrium then the energy is minimum. This statement is
considered in ______ .
A. inverse matrix method
B. weighted residual method
C. Galerkin‟s principle
D. the minimum potential energy principle
ANSWER: D
Q55. Which of the following is true for the stiffness matrix (K)?
A. K is a banded matrix
B. K is un-symmetric
C. K is an un-banded matrix
D. none of the above
ANSWER: A
Q56. The actual thickness of plane strain element is ______.
A. very large
B. very small
C. assumed by software
D. any of the above
ANSWER: A
Q57. Which of the following is not an FEA package?
A. ANSYS
B. Nastran
C. Abaqus
D. AutoCAD
ANSWER: D
Q58. Which of the following module of FEA is used to determine natural frequency?
A. Static analysis
B. Thermal analysis
C. Modal analysis
D. All of the above
ANSWER: C
Q59. For thermal analysis, the field variable is _________.
A. stress
B. strain
C. displacement
D. temperature
ANSWER: D
Q60 In FEA of a fluid mechanics problem, we need to find _______.
A. stress distribution
B. heat flux distribution
C. pressure distribution
D. all of the above
ANSWER: C
 Model Question Paper
Subject: Finite Element Analysis and Simulation (FEAST)
Branch: Mechanical
Class: BE
Semester: VIII

1) The solution of FEM is

A) Always exact

B) mostly approximate

C) sometime exact

D) never exact

Ans. (B)

2) Primary variable of in fem structure analysis is

A) displacement

B) force

C)stress

D )strain

Ans. (A)

3) The art of subdividing a structure in to convenient number of smaller component is known as

A) global stiffness matrix

B)force vector

C) discretization

D)none

Ans. (C)

4) _______ is/are the phase/s of finite element method

A)preprocessing

B) solution

C)post processing

D) A,B&C

Ans. (D)
5) from the following which type of element is not three dimension

A)Hexahedron

B) Quadrilateral

C) Rectangular prism

D) Tetrahedron

Ans. (B)

6) The truss analysis, which type of element are used

A) Triangle

B) Bar

C) Rectangle

D) parallelogram

Ans. (B)

7)To solve the FEM problem it subdivides a large problem in to smaller, simpler parts that are called

A) Finite element

B)infinite element

C) dynamic element

D)static element

Ans. (A)

8) The sum of shape function is equal to

A) 0

B)0.5

C) 1

d) 2

Ans. (C)

9) The triangular plane stress element has how many degrees of freedom

A) 3

B) 4
C)5

D) 6

Ans. (D)

10) Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on_______

A) types of element

B) nature of element

C) degrees of freedom

D)nodes

Ans. (C)

11) On gathering stiffness and lodes the system of equations is given by

A) KQ=F

B) KQ ≠ F

C) K=QF

D )K≠QF

Ans. (C)

12) The finite element method is mostly used in the field of

A) structural mechanics

B) classical mechanics

C) applied mechanics

D) engineering mechanics

Ans. (D)

13) At fixed support the displacements are equal to

A) 1

B)2

C) 3

D) 0

Ans. (D)
14) In FEA the sub domains are called as____

A)partical

B)molecules

C)elements

D) none

Ans. (C)

15) The number of node for 1D element are

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 0

Ans. (B)

16) Finite element analysis deals with ____

A) Approximate numerical solution

B)non-boundary value problems

C) Laplace equation

D) partial differential equations

Ans. (A)

17) Stiffness matrix depends on

A) Material

B) geometry

C) both material and geometry

D) none of above

Ans. (C)

18) example of 2D element is _____

A) bar

B)triangle
C) hexahedron

D)tetrahedron

Ans. (B)

19) for 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness matrix formed is having an order of

A) 2×2

B) 3×3

C) 4×4

D) 6×6

Ans. (B)

20) To find the nodal displacements in all parts of the elements ______ are used

A) shape function

B) node function

C) element function

D) coordinate function

Ans. (A)

21) The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces condition called

A) boundary condition

B) traction

c) friction

D) surfacing

Ans. (A)

22) The truss element can resist only

A) Axial force

B) surface force

C)point load

D) none of above

Ans. (A)
23) The truss element can deform only in the

A) axial direction

B) vertical direction

C) horizontal direction

D) inclined direction

Ans. (A)

24) example of 1-D element is ____

A) triangular element

B) brick element

C) truss element

D) axisymmetric element

Ans. (C)

25) The determinant of an element stiffness matrix is always

A) 3

B) 2

C) 1

D) 0

Ans. (D)

26) The element displacement vector Q represented by

A) Q=[ Q1 Q2]T

B) Q=[Q1 Q2]

C) Q=[Q1×Q2]T

D) Q=[Q1/Q2]T

Ans. (A)

27). The finite element method formulation of problem result in a system of

A] algebraic equations

B] logical equations
C] arithmetic equations

D] How equation

Ans. (A)

28) FEM gives accurate representation of

A] real geometry

B] complex geometry

C] real and complex geometry

D] constant geometry

Ans. (B)

29) Numerical algorithms are based on

A] FEM and FDTD

B] FEM and IFEM

C] TD and FD

D] FEM and FD

Ans. (A)

30) To solve the EEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller, simpler parts that are called

A] Finite elements

B] Infinite elements

C] dynamic elements

D] static elements

Ans. (A)

31) A triangular plane stress element has degrees of freedom

A] 3

B] 4

C] 5

D] 6

Ans. (D)
32) Number of displacement polynomials used for an elements depends on

A] nature of elements

B] types of an elements

C] degree of freedom

D] nodes

Ans. (C)

33].The art of subdividing a structure into a convenient number of smaller components is called

A] discretization

B] numbering of nodes

C] continum

D] both a & b

Ans. (A)

34] In weighted residual technique, the method adopted are

A] point collocation method

B] least squares method

C[garlerlins method

D] all

Ans. (D)

35] The displacement function for I-D, two node linear element in terms of shape function will be

A] u = N1u2 + N2U1

B] u = N2U1 + N1u2

C] u = N1U1 + N2u2

D] u = N1u1 + N1 u 2

Ans. (C)

36] On gartering stiffness and loads, the system of equation is given by

A] KQ = F

B] KQ = F
C] K = QF

D] K = QF

Ans. (A)

37] Sum of all shape function equal to

A] zero

B] -1

C] +1

D] 2

Ans. (C)

38] The higher order elements are also called as

A] complex elements

B] compound element

C] linear elements

D] none

Ans. (A)

39]. FEM also operates the parameter like

A] heat transfer

B] temperature

C] both A & B

D] none

Ans. (D)

40] FEM cant produce exact result of _____________ method

A] analytical

B] logical

C] theoretical

D] all the above

Ans. (D)
41] The finite elements method is mostly used in the field of

A] structural method

B] classical mechanics

C] applied mechanics

D] engg mechanics

Ans. (D)

42] The geometry and other parameters of on element is terms of only one spatial coordinate then

the element is

A] 2 dimensional

B] one dimensional

C] three dimensional

D] none

Ans. (D)

43] A six noded triangular element is know as

A] linear strain triangular element

B] constant strain triangular element

C] vanable strain triangular element

D] differable strain triangular element

Ans. (B)

44]chose the EFA software’s

A] ANSYS

B] CATIA

C] pro-E

D] IOEAS

Ans. (A)

45]how many nodes are there in a 3-D brick elements

A] 3
C] 6

C] 8

D] 9

Ans. (C)

46] axis-symmetric element is ________elements

A] 1D

B] 2D

C] 3D

D] 4D

Ans. (B)

47]._____is / are the phases of finite element method

A] preprocessing

B] solution

C] postprocessing

C] A, B

D]none

Ans. (C)

48]. the minimum number of dimensions are required to define the position of a point in space is_____

A] 3

B] 4

C] 1

D] 2

Ans. (A)

49] The finite element methods can be applied in______ areas

A] thermal

B] soil and rock mechanics

C] vibration

D] all of the above

Ans. (D)

50]if the structure is more complex in order to simplyfy the model , we need to subdivide the structure in to
substructures, these substructure are termed as_______

A] element

B]modules

C] links

D] models

Ans. (B)

51] which of the following is not a method for calculation of the stiffness matrix

A] the minimum potential energy principle

B] galerkins principle

C] weighted residual method

D]inverse matrix method

Ans. (D)

52] ____is defined as the ratio of the largest dimension of the element to the smallest dimension

A] element depth ratio

B] mode shape ratio

C] aspect ratio

D] none of the above

Ans. (C)

53] _______are used to express the eometry or shape of the element

A] mode shape

B] shape function

C] natural curves

D] none of the above

Ans. (B)

54]when a thin plate is subjected to loading in its own plane only the condition is called______

A] plane stress
B] plane strain

C] zero stress

D] zero strain

Ans. (A)

55] The characteristic of the shape function is ________

A] the shape function has a unit value at one nodal point and zero value at other nodes

B] thesome of shape function is equal to one

C] bothe A&B

D] none of the above

Ans. (C)

Q56] the points in the entire structure are defined using the coordinates system is known as _____

A] local coordinates system

B] natural coordinates system

C] global coordinates system

D] None of the above

Ans. (C)

57] The application of the finite element method in two dimensional analysis are _____

A] stretching of plates

B] gravity of dams

C] axisymmetric shells

D] all of the above

Ans. (C)

58] If the body is in a state of equilibrium then the energy is minimum. This statement is considered in _______

A] inverse matrix method

B] weighted residual method

C] Galerkins principle

D] the minimum potential energy

Ans. (D)
59]which of the following is true for the stiffness matrix (K)?

A] k is bonded matrix

B]k is un-symmetric

C] k is an unbonded matrix

D] none of the above

Ans. (A)

60] The actual thickness of plane strain element is ________

A] very large

B] very small

C] assumed by software

D] any of the above

Ans. (A)
 Model Question Paper
Subject: Finite Element Analysis and Simulation

Branch: Mechanical

Class: BE

Semester: VIII

Q1. The solution by FEM is

A always exact

B mostly approximate

C sometimes exact

D never exact

Ans.: B

Q2. Primary variable in FEM structural analysis is

A displacement

B force

C stress

D strain

Ans.: A

Q3. The art of subdividing a structure into convenient number of smaller

components is known as

A global stiffness matrix

B force vector

C discretization

D none

Ans.: C
Q4. _______ is/are the phase/s of finite element method

A Pre-processing

B Solution

C Post Processing

D a, b & c

Ans.: D

Q5. At Fixed support The displacements are equal to ………

A1

B2

C3

D0

Ans.: D

Q6. The sub domains are called as

A Particles

B molecules

C elements

D None

Ans.: C

Q7. Stiffness matrix depends on

A material

B geometry

C both

D none
Ans.: C

Q8. The number of nodes for 1 D element are...

A1

B2

C3

D none

Ans.: B

Q9. The sum of shape functions is always

A1

B0

C infinite

D None

Ans.: A

Q10. The higher order elements are also called as

A complex elements

B compound element

C linear element

D none

Ans.: A

Q11. The displacement function for 1-D ,two node linear element in terms of shape
function will be

A u = N1u2 + N2u1

B u = N2 u1 + N1u2

C u = N1u1+N2u2
D u = N1u1+N1u2

Ans.: C

Q12. On gathering stiffness and loads ,the system of equations is given by

A KQ=F

B KQ≠F

C K=QF

D K≠QF

Ans.: A

Q13. Range of poisson’s ratio for metals is

A 0.25-0.33

B 0.22-0.45

C 0.22-0.25

D 0.25-0.50

Ans.: D

Q14. If any element is specified by the polynomial of the order of two or more, the
element is known as

A non linear element

B higher order element

C both A&B

D none

Ans.: B

Q15. FEM also operates the parameters like

A heat transfer

B temperature
C both A&B

D none

Ans.: C

Q16. The shape function of the beam elements are known as

A hermite shape functions

B element shape functions

C hermite element functions

D both A&B

Ans.: B

Q17. The total potential energy is the algebraic sum of

A integral strain energy and work potential

B integral strain energy and external work done

C integral stress energy and work potential

D integral stress energy and external work done

Ans.: B

Q18. In FEM the complex domain defining a continuum is divided into

A points

B elements

C triangles

D none

Ans.: B

Q19. The number of nodes for 1 D element are__________

A1

B2
C3

D4

Ans.: B

Q20. Finite element analysis deals with

A approximate numerical solution

B non boundary value problems

C partial differential equations

D Laplace equations

Ans.: A

Q21. For two dimensional plane stress problems, normal and shear stress are____

A zero

B equal

C same

D both a&b

Ans.: A

Q22. Example of 2-D Element

A Bar

B Triangle

C Hexahedron

D Tetrahedron

Ans.: B

Q23. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness
matrix formed is having order of________________

A 2*2
B 3*3

C 4*4

D 6*6

Ans.: B

Q24. The distributed force per unit area on the surface of the body is

A pressure

B surface tension

C traction

D none

Ans.: A

Q25. Unit of body force acting on every elemental volume of the body is

A force per unit area

B force per unit length

C force per unit volume

D force per unit time

Ans.: A

Q26. The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called

A boundary condition

B traction

C friction

D surfacing

Ans.: A
Q27. The truss element can resist only

A axial force

B surface force

C point load

D none

Ans.: A

Q28. .Hinged support is having___________number of reaction forces.

A1

B2

C3

D4

Ans.: C

Q29. The point in the entire structure is defined using coordinates system is known
as

A local coordinate

B natural coordinates

C region coordinate

D global coordinate

Ans.: D

Q30. ___________________ magnitude never exceeds unity

A local coordinate

B natural coordinate

C region coordinate

D global coordinate
Ans.: B

Q31. The shape function has…value at one nodal point and…value at other nodal
point

A unity, negative

B positive, negative

C unity, zero

D high, low

Ans.: C

Q32. . A small unit having definite shape of geometry and node is known as

A Discrete element

B finite element

C assembled element

D Infinite element

Ans.: B

Q33. The determinant of an element stiffness matrix is always

A one

B zero

C depends on size of [K]

D Two

Ans.: B

Q34. In one of the property of shape function, summation of shape function [Σfi] is

An

B 2n

C1
D0

Ans.: c

Q35. The size of the stiffness matrix isequal to the degree of freedom of the

A element

B node

C shape function

D beam

Ans.: A

Q36. In FEM the degree of freedom is often called as

A shape function

B nodal displacement

C element matrix

D coordinates

Ans.: B

Q37. The final global finite element equation for the complete structure can be
written in the Matrix form

A {F}=[k]+{u}

B {F}=[k]-{u}

C {F=[k]{u}

D{F=[k]/{u}

Ans.: C

Q38. The number of shape functions will be equal to the number of

A nodes of element
B elements of the structure

C size of the structure

D coordinates

Ans.: A

Q39. In CST element...................is constant

A Stress

B Strain

C shape function

D All

Ans.: B

Q40. In local co-ordinate system the nodes of the structure are specified by the

A Origin

B End points

C Any point on the element

D None

Ans.: A

Q41. To convert Cartesian co-ordinates in to local co-ordinates we use ...........matrix

method

A Crammer

B Henry

C Jacobian

D None

Ans.: C

Q42. The steady state problems are those which are independent of
A time

B temperature

C pressure

D all of the above

Ans.: A

Q43. For 1-D heat conductional element, Temperature function, T=

A N1T1+N2T2

B N1T1-N2T2

C N1T1/N2T2

D none

Ans.: A

Q44. Finite element method is advantageous to solve:

A Structures with complex geometries.

B Structures with dissimilar materials.

C To obtain local effects in structures.

D All of the above.

Ans.: A

Q45. The term "finite element" was first used by _____ in 1960.

A Alexander Hrennikoff

B Richard Courant

C Argyris and Kelsey

D Ray William Clough

Ans.: D
Q46. In Finite Element Method, assemblage of elements is known as ____.

A Meshing

B Discretization

C Convergence

D Reduction

Ans.: A

Q47. FEM can be used to solve :

A Boundary value problem

B Eigen value problem

C Initial value problem

D All of the above

Ans.: D

Q48. Which of the following statement is true about Finite Element Analysis (FEA)?

A Residue obtained equals zero.

B The solution is exact.

C The solution is exact at boundaries.

D It is an analytical technique.

Ans.: C

Q49. In finite element analysis over a domain, an interpolation function represents

a ________.

A Change in variable over an element.

B Change in variable over the whole domain.

C Shape of the element.

D Shape of the whole domain

Ans.: B

Q50. If a domain is discretized in to N linear 1-D elements, then the number of

nodes will be:

AN

N-1

B N+1

C N+1

D 2N

Ans.: B

Q51. In a 1-D quadratic element (quad element), how many nodes are present?

A1

B2

C3

D4

Ans.: C

Q52. In FEA, the solution is said to be converging when ________.

A Element is converging to a point.

B Residue is tending to zero.

C Order of shape function is increasing.

D Number of elements is increasing.

Ans.: B

Q53. Which of the following will decrease the error?

A . Increasing the number of elements.

B Increasing the order of shape functions.

C Increasing the number of decimals in numerical values.

D All of the above.

Ans.: D

Q54. Which of the following is true about {F} in the assembly level equations, [K]{u}
= {f} + {Q} ={F}.

A {F} will represent external force for any type of governing differential equation.

B {F} represents the terms related to external load – both point and distributed loads.

C {F} represents the terms related to distributed load.

D {F} represents the terms related to point loads.

Ans.: B

Q55. Consider a time-dependent problem. Which of the options is true?

A They must be linear in both time as well as the primary variable.

B They do not require boundary conditions to be solved.

C They require initial conditions along with boundary conditions knowledge.

D They cannot be ordinary differential equation.

Ans.: C

Q56. Always the variation of primary variable will be zero at ______.

A end points.

B whole domain.

C mid point

D boundary locations where primary variable is specified.

Ans.: D

Q57. If displacements at both ends are known in a beam problem, , then:

A they must be homogeneous to solve the problem.

B they will be referred as essential boundary conditions.

C they will be referred as natural boundary conditions.

D none of the options are correct.

Ans.: B

Q58. Which of the following boundary condition need not be satisfied by the
approximation function?

(Consider 'u' as primary variable)

A du⁄dx = 0 at x=L

B u = 0 at x = L

C u = 1 at x = 0

D u = 0 at x = 0

Ans.: A

Q59. For the equation [K]{u} = {F}, the vector {F} contains:

A Stiffness terms.

B Force terms attributable to distributed external load.

C Primary Variable term.

D Terms attributable to the presence of external concentrated as well as distributed

loads

Ans.: D

Q60. . For the matrix equation [K]{u} = {f} + {Q}, natural boundary conditions are
incorporated in which of the following matrices?

A [K]

{Q}
B {u}

C {f}

D {f}

Ans.: D
 MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Subject: Finite Element Analysis and Simulation

Branch: Mechanical

Class: BE

Semester: VIII

Q1. The solution by FEM is

A always exact

B mostly approximate

C sometimes exact

D never exact

Ans.: B

Q2. Primary variable in FEM structural analysis is

A displacement

B force

C stress

D strain

Ans.: A

Q3. The art of subdividing a structure into convenient number of smaller

components is known as

A global stiffness matrix

B force vector

C discretization

D none
Ans.: C

Q4. _______ is/are the phase/s of finite element method

A Pre-processing

B Solution

C Post Processing

D a, b & c

Ans.: D

Q5. At Fixed support The displacements are equal to ………

A1

B2

C3

D0

Ans.: D

Q6. The sub domains are called as

A Particles

B molecules

C elements

D None

Ans.: C

Q7. Stiffness matrix depends on

A material

B geometry

C both
D none

Ans.: C

Q8. The number of nodes for 1 D element are...

A1

B2

C3

D none

Ans.: B

Q9. The sum of shape functions is always

A1

B0

C infinite

D None

Ans.: A

Q10. The higher order elements are also called as

A complex elements

B compound element

C linear element

D none

Ans.: A

Q11. The displacement function for 1-D ,two node linear element in terms of shape
function will be

A u = N1u2 + N2u1

B u = N2 u1 + N1u2
C u = N1u1+N2u2

D u = N1u1+N1u2

Ans.: C

Q12. On gathering stiffness and loads ,the system of equations is given by

A KQ=F

B KQ≠F

C K=QF

D K≠QF

Ans.: A

Q13. Range of poisson’s ratio for metals is

A 0.25-0.33

B 0.22-0.45

C 0.22-0.25

D 0.25-0.50

Ans.: D

Q14. If any element is specified by the polynomial of the order of two or more, the
element is known as

A non linear element

B higher order element

C both A&B

D none

Ans.: B

Q15. FEM also operates the parameters like

A heat transfer
B temperature

C both A&B

D none

Ans.: C

Q16. The shape function of the beam elements are known as

A hermite shape functions

B element shape functions

C hermite element functions

D both A&B

Ans.: B

Q17. The total potential energy is the algebraic sum of

A integral strain energy and work potential

B integral strain energy and external work done

C integral stress energy and work potential

D integral stress energy and external work done

Ans.: B

Q18. In FEM the complex domain defining a continuum is divided into

A points

B elements

C triangles

D none

Ans.: B

Q19. The number of nodes for 1 D element are__________

A1
B2

C3

D4

Ans.: B

Q20. Finite element analysis deals with

A approximate numerical solution

B non boundary value problems

C partial differential equations

D Laplace equations

Ans.: A

Q21. For two dimensional plane stress problems, normal and shear stress are____

A zero

B equal

C same

D both a&b

Ans.: A

Q22. Example of 2-D Element

A Bar

B Triangle

C Hexahedron

D Tetrahedron

Ans.: B

Q23. For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness
matrix formed is having order of________________
A 2*2

B 3*3

C 4*4

D 6*6

Ans.: B

Q24. The distributed force per unit area on the surface of the body is

A pressure

B surface tension

C traction

D none

Ans.: A

Q25. Unit of body force acting on every elemental volume of the body is

A force per unit area

B force per unit length

C force per unit volume

D force per unit time

Ans.: A

Q26. The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called

A boundary condition

B traction

C friction

D surfacing
Ans.: A

Q27. The truss element can resist only

A axial force

B surface force

C point load

D none

Ans.: A

Q28. .Hinged support is having___________number of reaction forces.

A1

B2

C3

D4

Ans.: C

Q29. The point in the entire structure is defined using coordinates system is known
as

A local coordinate

B natural coordinates

C region coordinate

D global coordinate

Ans.: D

Q30. ___________________ magnitude never exceeds unity

A local coordinate

B natural coordinate

C region coordinate
D global coordinate

Ans.: B

Q31. The shape function has…value at one nodal point and…value at other nodal
point

A unity, negative

B positive, negative

C unity, zero

D high, low

Ans.: C

Q32. . A small unit having definite shape of geometry and node is known as

A Discrete element

B finite element

C assembled element

D Infinite element

Ans.: B

Q33. The determinant of an element stiffness matrix is always

A one

B zero

C depends on size of [K]

D Two

Ans.: B

Q34. In one of the property of shape function, summation of shape function [Σfi] is

An

B 2n
C1

D0

Ans.: c

Q35. The size of the stiffness matrix isequal to the degree of freedom of the

A element

B node

C shape function

D beam

Ans.: A

Q36. In FEM the degree of freedom is often called as

A shape function

B nodal displacement

C element matrix

D coordinates

Ans.: B

Q37. The final global finite element equation for the complete structure can be
written in the Matrix form

A {F}=[k]+{u}

B {F}=[k]-{u}

C {F=[k]{u}

D{F=[k]/{u}

Ans.: C

Q38. The number of shape functions will be equal to the number of

A nodes of element
B elements of the structure

C size of the structure

D coordinates

Ans.: A

Q39. In CST element...................is constant

A Stress

B Strain

C shape function

D All

Ans.: B

Q40. In local co-ordinate system the nodes of the structure are specified by the

A Origin

B End points

C Any point on the element

D None

Ans.: A

Q41. To convert Cartesian co-ordinates in to local co-ordinates we use ...........matrix

method

A Crammer

B Henry

C Jacobian

D None

Ans.: C
Q42. The steady state problems are those which are independent of

A time

B temperature

C pressure

D all of the above

Ans.: A

Q43. For 1-D heat conductional element, Temperature function, T=

A N1T1+N2T2

B N1T1-N2T2

C N1T1/N2T2

D none

Ans.: A

Q44. Finite element method is advantageous to solve:

A Structures with complex geometries.

B Structures with dissimilar materials.

C To obtain local effects in structures.

D All of the above.

Ans.: A

Q45. The term "finite element" was first used by _____ in 1960.

A Alexander Hrennikoff

B Richard Courant

C Argyris and Kelsey

D Ray William Clough

Ans.: D

Q46. In Finite Element Method, assemblage of elements is known as ____.

A Meshing

B Discretization

C Convergence

D Reduction

Ans.: A

Q47. FEM can be used to solve :

A Boundary value problem

B Eigen value problem

C Initial value problem

D All of the above

Ans.: D

Q48. Which of the following statement is true about Finite Element Analysis (FEA)?

A Residue obtained equals zero.

B The solution is exact.

C The solution is exact at boundaries.

D It is an analytical technique.

Ans.: C

Q49. In finite element analysis over a domain, an interpolation function represents

a ________.

A Change in variable over an element.

B Change in variable over the whole domain.

C Shape of the element.

D Shape of the whole domain

Ans.: B

Q50. If a domain is discretized in to N linear 1-D elements, then the number of

nodes will be:

AN

N-1

B N+1

C N+1

D 2N

Ans.: B

Q51. In a 1-D quadratic element (quad element), how many nodes are present?

A1

B2

C3

D4

Ans.: C

Q52. In FEA, the solution is said to be converging when ________.

A Element is converging to a point.

B Residue is tending to zero.

C Order of shape function is increasing.

D Number of elements is increasing.

Ans.: B

Q53. Which of the following will decrease the error?

A . Increasing the number of elements.

B Increasing the order of shape functions.

C Increasing the number of decimals in numerical values.

D All of the above.

Ans.: D

Q54. Which of the following is true about {F} in the assembly level equations, [K]{u}
= {f} + {Q} ={F}.

A {F} will represent external force for any type of governing differential equation.

B {F} represents the terms related to external load – both point and distributed loads.

C {F} represents the terms related to distributed load.

D {F} represents the terms related to point loads.

Ans.: B

Q55. Consider a time-dependent problem. Which of the options is true?

A They must be linear in both time as well as the primary variable.

B They do not require boundary conditions to be solved.

C They require initial conditions along with boundary conditions knowledge.

D They cannot be ordinary differential equation.

Ans.: C

Q56. Always the variation of primary variable will be zero at ______.

A end points.

B whole domain.

C mid point

D boundary locations where primary variable is specified.

Ans.: D

Q57. If displacements at both ends are known in a beam problem, , then:

A they must be homogeneous to solve the problem.

B they will be referred as essential boundary conditions.

C they will be referred as natural boundary conditions.

D none of the options are correct.

Ans.: B

Q58. Which of the following boundary condition need not be satisfied by the
approximation function?

(Consider 'u' as primary variable)

A du⁄dx = 0 at x=L

B u = 0 at x = L

C u = 1 at x = 0

D u = 0 at x = 0

Ans.: A

Q59. For the equation [K]{u} = {F}, the vector {F} contains:

A Stiffness terms.

B Force terms attributable to distributed external load.

C Primary Variable term.

D Terms attributable to the presence of external concentrated as well as distributed

loads

Ans.: D

Q60. . For the matrix equation [K]{u} = {f} + {Q}, natural boundary conditions are
incorporated in which of the following matrices?

A [K]
{Q}

B {u}

C {f}

D {f}

Ans.: D
 Model Question Paper
Subject : Finite Element Analysis and simulation
Branch : Mechanical Engineering
Class : BE
Semester : O8

1.From the following, which type of element is not two dimensional?

(A) Rectangle
(B) Quadrilateral
(C) Parallelogram
(D) Tetrahedron

Ans : D

2.From the following, which type of element is not three dimensional?

(A) Hexahedron
(B) Quadrilateral
(C) Rectangular prism
(D) Tetrahedron

Ans : B

3.For truss analysis, which type of elements are used?

(A) Triangle
(B) Bar
(C) Rectangle
(D) Parallelogram

Ans : B

4.To solve the FEM problem, it subdivides a large problem into smaller, simpler
parts that are called
(A) finite elements
(B) infinite elements
(C) dynamic elements
(D) static elements

Ans : A

5.The art of subdividing the structure into a convenient number of smaller

elements is known as ___________ .
(A) assemblage
(B) continuum
(C) traction
(D) discretization

Ans : D

6.The sum of the shape function is equal to

(A) 0
(B) 0.5
(C) 1
(D) 2

Ans : C

7.A triangular plane stress element has how many degrees of freedom?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6

Ans : D

8.Number of displacement polynomials used for an element depends on

___________ .
(A) nature of element
(B) type of an element
(C) degrees of freedom
(D) nodes

Ans : C

9.On gathering stiffness and loads, the system of equations is given by

(A) KQ=F
(B) KQ≠F
(C) K=QF
(D) K≠QF

Ans : A

10.The finite element method is mostly used in the field of

(A) structural mechanics
(B) classical mechanics
(C) applied mechanics
(D) engineering mechanics

Ans : D

11.At fixed support, the displacements are equal to

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 0

Ans : D

12.In FEA, the sub domains are called as ___________ .

(A) particles
(B) molecules
(C) elements
(D) none

Ans : C
13.The numbers of node for 1 D element are
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 0

Ans : B

14.Finite element analysis deals with ___________ .

(A) approximate numerical solution
(B) non-boundary value problems
(C) partial differential equations
(D) laplace equations

Ans : A

15.Stiffness matrix depends on

(A) material
(B) geometry
(C) both material and geometry
(D) none of the above

Ans : C

16.Example of 2-D Element is ___________ .

(A) bar
(B) triangle
(C) hexahedron
(D) tetrahedron

Ans : B

17.For 1-D bar elements if the structure is having 3 nodes then the stiffness
matrix formed is having an order of
(A) 2*2
(B) 3*3
(C) 4*4
(D) 6*6

Ans : B

18.To find the nodal displacements in all parts of the element, ______are used.
(A) shape function
(B) node function
(C) element function
(D) coordinate function

Ans : A

19.The nature of loading at various locations and other surfaces conditions called
(A) boundary condition
(B) traction
(C) friction
(D) surfacing

Ans : A

20.The truss element can resist only

(A) axial force
(B) surface force
(C) point load
(D) none of the above

Ans : A

21.The truss element can deform only in the

(A) axial direction
(B) vertical direction
(C) horizontal direction
(D) inclined direction
Ans : A

22.Example for one – Dimensional element is ___________ .

(A) triangular element
(B) brick element
(C) truss element
(D) axisymmetric element

Ans : C

23.The determinant of an element stiffness matrix is always

(A) 3
(B) 2
(C) 1
(D) 0

Ans : D

24.How many nodes are there in a 3-D brick element?

(A) 3
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 9

Ans :C

25.From below, choose the correct condition for the axisymmetric element.
(A) Symmetric about axis
(B) Boundary conditions are symmetric about an axis
(C) Loading conditions are symmetric about an axis
(D) All the above

Ans : D

26.Axis-Symmetric element is______________Element

(A) 1D
(B) 2D
(C) 3D
(D) 4D

Ans : B

27._______ is/are the phase/s of finite element method.

(A) Preprocessing
(B) Solution
(C) Post Processing
(D) A, B & C

Ans : C

28.The minimum number of dimensions are required to define the position of a

point in space is _______.
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 1
(D) 2

Ans : A

29.The finite element methods can be applied in ____________areas.

(A) thermal
(B) soil and rock mechanics
(C) vibration
(D) all of the above

Ans : D

30.If the structure is more complex in order to simplify the model, we need to
subdivide the structure into substructures. These substructures are termed as
_____.
(A) elements
(B) modules
(C) links
(D) models

Ans : B

31.Which of the following is not a method for calculation of the stiffness matrix?
(A) The minimum potential energy principle
(B) Galerkin's principle
(C) Weighted residual method
(D) Inverse matrix method

Ans : D

32.______________ is defined as the ratio of the largest dimension of the

element to the smallest dimension.
(A) Element depth ratio
(B) Mode shape ratio
(C) Aspect ratio
(D) None of the above

Ans : C

33._________ are used to express the geometry or shape of the element.

(A) Mode shapes
(B) Shape functions
(C) Natural curves
(D) None of the above

Ans : B

34.When a thin plate is subjected to loading in its own plane only, the condition is
called ________.
(A) plane stress
(B) plane strain
(C) zero stress
(D) zero strain

Ans : A

35.The characteristic of the shape function is _______.

(A) the shape function has a unit value at one nodal point and zero value at the
other nodes
(B) the sum of the shape function is equal to one
(C) both a & b
(D) none of the above

Ans : c

36.The points in the entire structure are defined using the coordinates system is
known as ______.
(A) local coordinates system
(B) natural coordinates system
(C) global coordinate system
(D) none of the above

Ans : C

37.The applications of the Finite Element Method in two-dimensional analyses are

______.
(A) stretching of plates
(B) gravity of dams
(C) axisymmetric shells
(D) all of the above

Ans : C

38.If the body is in a state of equilibrium then the energy is minimum. This
statement is considered in ______ .
(A) inverse matrix method
(B) weighted residual method
(C) Galerkin‟s principle
(D) the minimum potential energy principle

Ans : D

39.Which of the following is true for the stiffness matrix (K)?

(A) K is a banded matrix
(B) K is un-symmetric
(C) K is an un-banded matrix
(D) none of the above

Ans : A

40.The actual thickness of plane strain element is ______.

(A) very large
(B) very small
(C) assumed by software
(D) any of the above

Ans : A

41.Which of the following is not an FEA package?

(A) ANSYS
(B) Nastran
(C) Abaqus
(D) AutoCAD

Ans : D

42.Which of the following module of FEA is used to determine natural frequency?

(A) Static analysis
(B) Thermal analysis
(C) Modal analysis
(D) All of the above
Ans : C

43.For thermal analysis, the field variable is _________.

(A) stress
(B) strain
(C) displacement
(D) temperature

Ans : D

44.In FEA of a fluid mechanics problem, we need to find _______.

(A) stress distribution
(B) heat flux distribution
(C) pressure distribution
(D) all of the above

Ans : C

45.Crack propagation problems come under _______ category.

(A) steady-state problems
(B) eigenvalue problems
(C) transient problems
(D) any of the above

Ans : C

46.In penalty approach, rigid support is considered as a spring having _________

stiffness.
(A) zero
(B) very small
(C) very large
(D) infinite

Ans : D
47.How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron element?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6

Ans : B

48.How many nodes are there in a hexahedron element?

(A) 4
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 10

Ans : C

49.How many nodes are there in a tetrahedron with curved sides element?
(A) 6
(B) 8
(C) 10
(D) 12

Ans : C

50.If the size of the elements is small, the final solution is expected to be ______
accurate.
(A) more
(B) less
(C) depends on other factors
(D) can't say

Ans : A

51.In FEA, the use of smaller-sized elements will lead to _______ computation
time
(A) less
(B) more
(C) depends on other factors
(D) can't say

Ans : B

52.Elements with an aspect ratio of near to ______ generally yield best results in
FEA.
(A) 0
(B) 0.5
(C) 1
(D) 2

Ans : C

53.In truss analysis, the reactions can be found by using the equation ______.
(A) R=KQ+F
(B) R=KQ-F
(C) R=K+QF
(D) R=K-QF

Ans : B

54.The total potential energy of an elastic body is defined as _______.

(A) Strain energy - Work potential
(B) Strain energy + Work potential
(C) Strain energy + Kinetic energy - Work potential
(D) Strain energy + Kinetic energy + Work potential

Ans : B

55.The strain energy per unit volume is equal to _________.

(A) (1/2) * Force * Deflection
(B) (1/4) * Force * Deflection
(C) (1/2) * Stress * Deflection
(D) (1/4) * Stress * Deflection

Ans : A

56.As per the penalty approach, the equation of reaction force is _____.
(A) R = -CQ
(B) R = CQ
(C) R = -C (Q-a)
(D) R = -C (Q+a)
Ans : C

57.In the penalty approach, the magnitude of the stiffness constant should be at
least _______ times more than the maximum value in the global stiffness matrix.
(A) 10
(B) 100
(C) 1000
(D) 10000

Ans : D

58.The equation for thermal stress in each element is ________.

(A) σ = E (Bq + α Δt)
(B) σ = E (Bq - α Δt)
(C) σ = E (B + αΔt)
(D) σ = E (B - αΔt)

Ans : B

59.In any FEA software, the large amount of mathematical work is done in
________ phase.
(A) preprocessing
(B) solution
(C) postprocessing
(D) all of the above

Ans : C
60.The finite element method formulation of the problem results in a system of

A.algebraic equations
B.logical equations
C.Arthimatic equations
D.flow equations

Ans : A