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The document outlines an examination paper for a B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, focusing on Finite Element Methods for Aircraft Structures. It includes two parts: Part A consists of 10 short answer questions, while Part B contains 10 detailed questions requiring in-depth analysis and problem-solving. The exam covers various topics such as weighted residuals, finite element advantages, stiffness matrices, and methods for mesh refinement.

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Sathyabama: Register Number

The document outlines an examination paper for a B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, focusing on Finite Element Methods for Aircraft Structures. It includes two parts: Part A consists of 10 short answer questions, while Part B contains 10 detailed questions requiring in-depth analysis and problem-solving. The exam covers various topics such as weighted residuals, finite element advantages, stiffness matrices, and methods for mesh refinement.

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SATHYABAMA
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Deemed to be University U/S 3 of UGC Act,1956)

Programme & Specialisation: B.E. - Aeronautical Engineering.


Title of the Paper : Finite Element Methods for Aircraft Structures
Max. Marks: 100
Course Code : SAEA1504 (2020/2021) Time : 3 Hours
Date : 04/11/2023 Session : FN
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(NOTE: Assume relevant data, if found missing)
PART - A (10 × 2 = 20)
Answer ALL the Questions
1. Explain the principle used in method of weighted residuals.
(CO1)
2. List the advantages and disadvantages of finite element method.
(CO1)
3. Explain the classification of co-ordinates. (CO2)

4. Illustrate the characteristics of shape function. (CO2)

5. Distinguish planar frames and spatial frames. (CO3)

6. Illustrate truss element. (CO3)

7. Classify the properties of k matrix. (CO4)

8. When is triangular element preferred over quadrilateral


elements? (CO4)

9. Explain about p-Method of mesh refinement. (CO5)


10. Distinguish static and dynamic analysis. (CO5)

PART - B (5 × 16 = 80)
Answer ALL the Questions

11. The following differential equation is available for a physical


phenomenon (d2y/dx2 ) + 50 = 0, 0 ≤ x ≤ 10 Trail function is
y = a1x (10 - x) B.C’s are y (0) = 0, y(10) = 0 Find the value of
the parameters a1 by the following methods (a) Point collocation
(b) Sub domain collocation (c) Least squares and (d) Galerkin.
(CO1)
(or)
12. Determine the displacement of nodes 1 and 2 in the spring system
shown below. Use minimum of potential energy principle to
assemble equations of equilibrium. (CO1)

13. Explain the superposition method and analysis given beam by


stiffness method Take EI is constant. (CO2)

(or)
14. Formulate the stiffness matrix for Beam Element. (CO2)
15. Determine the structure stiffness matrix, K for the frame. Take
A = 19354.8, l = 291340000 mm4 and E = 200Gpa for each
member. Node 1 is pin supported and node 3 is supported by a
roller.

1ft = 304.8 mm, use SI units. (CO3)


(or)
16. For the three-bar truss shown in figure, Determine the
displacements of node 1 and stress in element 3.

Area of cross section, A of each member = 250mm 2, E = 200Gpa.


(CO3)

17. Derive the element stiffness matrix for a linear isoparametric


quadrilateral element. (CO4)
(or)
18. Formulate the stiffness matrix for 4 node disoparametric
quadrilateral element. (CO4)

19. With a simple example, Evaluate the various stages involved in


solving a practical problem using ANSYS. (CO5)
(or)
20. Discuss the methods available for reducing computation time and
storage requirement in finite element analysis. (CO5)

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