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 equivalent load (f) acting on a simply supported beam element loaded with uniformly distributed load (p) over an element of length (l) is given by which of the following expressions?

A. f= ([ frac{pl}{2}, frac{pl^2}{12}, frac{pl}{2},- frac{pl^2}{12}] )
B. f= ([ frac{pl}{2}, frac{pl^2}{12}, frac{pl}{2}, frac{pl^2}{12}] )
C. f= ([ frac{pl}{2},- frac{pl^2}{12}, frac{pl}{2},- frac{pl^2}{12}] )
D. f= ([ frac{pl}{2}, frac{pl^2}{12}, frac{-pl}{2},- frac{pl^2}{12}] )
Answer» B. f= ([ frac{pl}{2}, frac{pl^2}{12}, frac{pl}{2}, frac{pl^2}{12}] )
Discussion
2.

For a taper beam element two cross sections are necessary to define the geometry.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
3.

The application of force at which of the following point on a beam will nullify the effect of torsion?

A. Centroid
B. Center of mass
C. Extreme fiber
D. Shear centre
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Three geometrically identical beams made out of steel, aluminum, and titanium are axially loaded. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Stress in titanium is the least
B. Stress in cast iron is the highest
C. Stress in steel is the least
D. Stress in all three beams is the same
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Which of the following is not a one dimensional element?

A. bar
B. brick
C. beam
D. rod
Answer» C. beam
Discussion
6.

In Galerkin method we convert a continuous operator problem into a discrete problem.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
7.

On a simply supported beam with uniformly distributed load (p) over length (l) the value of reaction force at one support is _______

A. p*l
B. (p*l)/2
C. (p*l)<sup>2</sup>
D. (p*l)/3
Answer» C. (p*l)<sup>2</sup>
Discussion