Explore topic-wise MCQs in Finite Element Method.

This section includes 15 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.

From the Timoshenko beam theory of natural vibrations, using cubic Hermite polynomials approximation, what is the 1st element of the mass matrix?

A. ( frac{ rho A}{3} )
B. ( frac{ rho A}{6} )
C. 0
D. ( frac{ rho I}{3} )
Answer» B. ( frac{ rho A}{6} )
2.

From the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory of natural vibrations, using cubic Hermite polynomials approximation, what is the 1st element of the stiffness matrix?

A. ( frac{12EI}{h^3} )
B. ( frac{12EA}{h^3} )
C. ( frac{12EA}{h} )
D. ( frac{12AI}{h^3} )
Answer» B. ( frac{12EA}{h^3} )
3.

In matrix algebra, what is the value of a-b if the eigenvector of ( begin{pmatrix}1&1&1 1&1&1 1&1&1 end{pmatrix} ) corresponding to eigenvalue three is ( begin{pmatrix}a b a end{pmatrix} )?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» B. 1
4.

In matrix algebra, what is the eigenvalue of the matrix ( begin{pmatrix} 1&1&1 1&1&1 1&1&1 end{pmatrix} )?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
5.

In matrix algebra, a matrix K equals ( begin{pmatrix} 1&0&0 0&1&0 0&0&3 end{pmatrix} ). What is the value of a, if K7 = ( begin{pmatrix} c&0&0 0&b&0 0&0&a end{pmatrix} )?

A. 2187
B. 729
C. 6561
D. 5<sup>7</sup>
Answer» B. 729
6.

The dynamic equation of motion of a structure contains M, C and K as mass, damping and stiffness matrices of the structure, respectively. If F is an external load vector, then which option is correct about the equation?

A. M ( ddot{x} ) + K ( dot{x} ) + Cx = F
B. M ( ddot{x} ) is time-dependent
C. All the forces are time-independent
D. The equation is of 3<sup>rd</sup> order
Answer» C. All the forces are time-independent
7.

In matrix algebra, which option is not correct about an eigenvalue problem of the type Ax = Lx?

A. It has a discrete solution
B. It has solution only if A non-singular
C. x is called eigenvector
D. L is called eigenvalue
Answer» C. x is called eigenvector
8.

The unsteady natural axial oscillations of a bar are periodic, and they are determined by assuming a solution u(x, t) = U(x) e-iwt. Which option is not correct about the solution equation?

A. w denotes the natural frequency
B. w<sup>2</sup> denotes eigenvalue
C. U(x) denotes mode shape
D. u(x, t) denotes transverse displacements
Answer» E.
9.

The governing equation of an unsteady one-dimensional heat transfer problem is given below. It has a solution u(x,t) = U(x)exp( t). What is appropriately called?
( frac{- partial}{ partial x} (a frac{ partial u}{ partial x}) + b frac{ partial u}{ partial t} ) + cu = 0 for 0<x<L

A. Natural frequency
B. Eigenvalue
C. Thermal diffusivity
D. Thermal flux
Answer» C. Thermal diffusivity
10.

In thermodynamics, the following equation represents a diffusion process. If k is thermal conductivity, p is density, and c is the specific heat at constant pressure, then what is ?
( frac{ partial^2 T}{ partial x^2} = frac{1}{ alpha} frac{ partial T}{ partial t} )

A. ( frac{k}{pc} )
B. ( frac{pc}{k} )
C. ( frac{c}{kp} )
D. ( frac{c}{k} )
Answer» B. ( frac{pc}{k} )
11.

A plane wall was maintained initially at a temperature of 35 C. It is subjected to an ambient temperature of 45 C at one surface. If the heat transfer coefficient at the surfaces of the wall is assumed to be infinite, then what is the new temperature at the wall surface?

A. 35 C
B. 45 C
C. 40 C
D. 50 C
Answer» C. 40 C
12.

A plane wall was maintained initially at a temperature of T units. It is subjected to an ambient temperature of T units at one surface. If the heat transfer coefficient at the surfaces of the wall is assumed to be infinite, then what is the new temperature at the wall?

A. T
B. T<sub> </sub>
C. T<sub> </sub>-T
D. T-T<sub> </sub>
Answer» C. T<sub> </sub>-T
13.

A plane wall of thermal conductivity of 45 ( frac{W}{mK} ) was initially maintained at a temperature of 35 C. It is subjected to an ambient temperature of 45 C at one surface. If the heat transfer coefficient at the surface of the wall is 9 ( frac{W}{m^2K} ), then what is the temperature gradient developed at the surface?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
14.

A plane wall of length L units and Cross-section area A units was initially maintained at a temperature of T units. It is subjected to an ambient temperature of T units at one surface. If the heat transfer coefficient at the surface of the wall is assumed to be h units, then what is the temperature gradient developed at the surface?
a)(T -T) ( frac{h}{k} )

A. (T<sub> </sub>-T) ( frac{1}{L} )
B. T<sub> </sub>-T
C. T-T<sub> </sub>
Answer» B. T<sub> </sub>-T
15.

Suppose the following eigenvalue equation represents a bar problem, then the value of the parameters a and c0 should be EA and A, respectively.
(- frac{d}{dx}(a frac{dU}{dx}) )= c0 U

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False