Explore topic-wise MCQs in Finite Element Method.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Finite Element Method knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The details of a skyline assembly matrix are implemented in a program called ____

A. Boolean program
B. Cholesky program
C. Truss program
D. Trussky program
Answer» E.
2.

The second step in skyline approach is assembling the element stiffness values into _____

A. Row vector
B. Identity vector
C. Column vector
D. Determinant vector
Answer» D. Determinant vector
3.

The first step of skyline assembly matrix involves evaluation of ____

A. Column height
B. Row height
C. Matrix height
D. Undefined
Answer» B. Row height
4.

Formula for maximum span or half band width in banded approach is _____

A. m<sub>e</sub>=[&amp;vert;i-j&amp;vert;+1]
B. ( frac{y_2-y_1}{l_e} )
C. q<sup> </sup>=lq
D. m<sub>e</sub>=[2&amp;vert;i-j&amp;vert;+1]
Answer» E.
5.

In Skyline matrix, the elements in a stiffness matrix can be placed in _______

A. Direct values
B. Determinant values
C. Load values
D. Vector form
Answer» E.
6.

In banded matrix, elements are _____ placed in stiffness matrix.

A. Singular
B. Determinant values
C. Directly
D. Indirectly
Answer» D. Indirectly
7.

Which of these was one of the methods for determining assembly of global stiffness matrix?

A. Galerkin approach
B. Skyline approach
C. Rayleigh method
D. Assembly method
Answer» C. Rayleigh method
8.

Symmetry and sparsity of the global stiffness matrix can be approached by _____ methods.

A. One
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four
Answer» D. Four
9.

Skyline matrix storage is in the form of ______

A. Banded matrix
B. Sparse matrix
C. Singular matrix
D. Identity matrix
Answer» C. Singular matrix
10.

What is a banded matrix?

A. Sparse matrix
B. Rectangular matrix
C. Unit matrix
D. Square matrix
Answer» B. Rectangular matrix