Explore topic-wise MCQs in Finite Element Method.

This section includes 9 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.

Formula for global stiffness matrix is ____________

A. No. of nodes*Degrees of freedom per node
B. No. of nodes
C. Degrees of freedom per node
D. No. of elements
Answer» B. No. of nodes
Discussion
2.

Write the element stiffness for a truss element.

A. K= ( frac{A}{l} )
B. K= ( frac{AE}{l} )
C. K= ( frac{E}{l} )
D. K=AE
Answer» C. K= ( frac{E}{l} )
Discussion
3.

What are the basic unknowns on stiffness matrix method?

A. Nodal displacements
B. Vector displacements
C. Load displacements
D. Stress displacements
Answer» B. Vector displacements
Discussion
4.

= ( frac{1}{2} ) QTKQ-QT F In this equation F is defined as _________

A. Global displacement vector
B. Global load vector
C. Global stiffness matrix
D. Local displacement vector
Answer» C. Global stiffness matrix
Discussion
5.

Between wheel and ground how much of traction force is required?

A. High traction force
B. Low traction force
C. Infinite traction force
D. No traction force
Answer» B. Low traction force
Discussion
6.

Body force vector fe = _____________

A. ( frac{A_el_ef}{2} begin{Bmatrix}1 1 end{Bmatrix} )
B. ( frac{A_el_e}{2} begin{Bmatrix}1 1 end{Bmatrix} )
C. A<sub>e</sub>l<sub>e</sub> ( begin{Bmatrix}1 1 end{Bmatrix} )
D. A<sub>e</sub>l<sub>e</sub>f ( begin{Bmatrix}1 1 end{Bmatrix} )
Answer» B. ( frac{A_el_e}{2} begin{Bmatrix}1 1 end{Bmatrix} )
Discussion
7.

Which is the correct option for the following equation?Ke= ( frac{E_eA_e}{l_e} begin{bmatrix}

A. n 1 &amp; -1 -1 &amp; 1 end{bmatrix} )
B. Load vector
C. Energy matrix
D. Node matrix
E. Element stiffness matrix
Answer» E. Element stiffness matrix
Discussion
8.

Ue= ( frac{1}{2} int ) T A dx is a _____________

A. Potential equation
B. Element strain energy
C. Load
D. Element equation
Answer» C. Load
Discussion
9.

Continuum is discretized into_______ elements.

A. Infinite
B. Finite
C. Unique
D. Equal
Answer» C. Unique
Discussion