Explore topic-wise MCQs in Finite Element Method.

This section includes 7 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 element stiffness matrix (k) for beam element is given by which of the following expressions?
a) ( frac{EI}{l^3} begin{bmatrix}12&6l&-12&6l 6l&4l^2&-6l&2l^2 -12&-6l&12&-6l 6l&2l^2&-6l&4l^2 end{bmatrix} )

A. ( frac{EI}{l^2} begin{bmatrix}12&-6l&-12&6l -6l&4l^2&6l&2l^2 -12&6l&12&6l 6l&2l^2&6l&4l^2 end{bmatrix} )
B. ( frac{EI}{l^3} begin{bmatrix}12&-6l&-12&6l -6l&4l^2&6l&2l^2 -12&6l&12&6l 6l&2l^2&6l&4l^2 end{bmatrix} )
C. ( frac{EI}{l^2} begin{bmatrix}12&6l&-12&6l 6l&4l^2&-6l&2l^2 -12&-6l&12&-6l 6l&2l^2&-6l&4l^2 end{bmatrix} )
Answer» B. ( frac{EI}{l^3} begin{bmatrix}12&-6l&-12&6l -6l&4l^2&6l&2l^2 -12&6l&12&6l 6l&2l^2&6l&4l^2 end{bmatrix} )
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2.

In beam elements the cross section of the element is assumed.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
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3.

The shape functions for interpolation on beam elements are defined on the range of ________

A. 0 to +1
B. -1 to 0
C. 0 to +2
D. -1 to +1
Answer» E.
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4.

The displacements in beam elements are interpolated using _______

A. shape elements
B. shape functions
C. shape parameters
D. shape factors
Answer» C. shape parameters
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5.

The total number of degrees of freedom in a beam with four nodes is ______

A. four
B. eight
C. sixteen
D. thirty two
Answer» C. sixteen
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6.

Beams are horizontal members used for supporting transverse loading.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
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7.

During finite element formulation of beam each node has _______ degrees of freedom.

A. three
B. two
C. one
D. six
Answer» C. one
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