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.

For modeling of inclined roller or rigid connections, the method used is ___

A. Elimination approach
B. Multiple constraints
C. Penalty approach
D. Minimum potential energy theorem
Answer» C. Penalty approach
Discussion
2.

In penalty approach evaluate _______ at each support.

A. Load vector
B. Degrees of freedom
C. Force vector
D. Reaction force
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

The first step of penalty approach is, adding a number C to the diagonal elements of the stiffness matrix. Here C is a __________

A. Large number
B. Positive number
C. Real number
D. Zero
Answer» B. Positive number
Discussion
4.

If Q1=a1 then a1is _________

A. Displacement
B. Symmetric
C. Non symmetric
D. Specified displacement
Answer» E.
Discussion
5.

Penalty approach method is easy to implement in a ______

A. Stiffness matrix
B. Iterative equations
C. Computer program
D. Cg solving
Answer» D. Cg solving
Discussion
6.

In elimination approach method, extract the displacement vector q from the Q vector. By using ___

A. Potential energy
B. Load
C. Force
D. Element connectivity
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

In elimination approach, which elements are eliminated from a matrix ____

A. Force
B. Load
C. Rows and columns
D. Undefined
Answer» D. Undefined
Discussion
8.

Equilibrium conditions are obtained by minimizing ______

A. Kinetic energy
B. Force
C. Potential energy
D. Load
Answer» D. Load
Discussion
9.

Potential energy, π = _________

A. \(\frac{1}{2}\)QTKQ-QTF
B. QKQ-QF
C. \(\frac{1}{2}\)KQ-QF
D. \(\frac{1}{2}\)QF
Answer» B. QKQ-QF
Discussion
10.

Types of Boundary conditions are ______

A. Potential- Energy approach
B. Penalty approach
C. Elimination approach
D. Both penalty approach and elimination approach
Answer» E.
Discussion