Explore topic-wise MCQs in Finite Element Method.

This section includes 12 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.

If the equation ∫Ωche\((\frac{\partial w_1}{\partial x}\sigma_{xx}+\frac{\partial w_1}{\partial y}\)σxy-w1fx+ρw1\(\ddot{u_x})\)dxdy-∮Γchew1(σxxnx+σxyny)ds=0 represents the weak form of plane elasticity equations, then the weight functions w1 and w2 are the first variations of ux and uy, respectively.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

For plane elasticity problems, which option represents the essential boundary conditions among the governing equations?

A. Displacements, ux and uy at the boundary
B. Surface traction at the boundary
C. The displacements (ux and uy) and surface traction at the boundary
D. Stresses in the element
Answer» B. Surface traction at the boundary
3.

If Fx, Fy denotes the components of the force vector, then which option is the correct secondary degrees of freedom present in the following figure of a plane elasticity problem?

A. \(F_6^x=F_6^y\)≠0
B. \(F_7^x=F_7^y\)≠0
C. \(F_6^x\ne F_6^y\)=0
D. \(F_7^x\ne F_7^y\)=0
Answer» E.
4.

If U,V denotes the components of the displacement vector, then which option is the correct primary nodal degrees of freedom present in the following figure of a plane elasticity problem?

A. U1=V1=0
B. U2≠0, V2=0
C. U2=0, V2≠0
D. U1=V1≠0
Answer» B. U2≠0, V2=0
5.

For a plane elasticity problem, which term in the weak form of the principle of virtual displacements is affected by a change in the applied surface traction forces?

A. \(\int_{V_e}\)(σijδεij)dV
B. ∮set̂ iδuids
C. \(\int_{V_e}\)(ρü iδui)dV
D. \(\int_{V_e}\)fiδuidV
Answer» C. \(\int_{V_e}\)(ρü iδui)dV
6.

Under plane elasticity, which force is responsible for doing the virtual work \(\int_{V_e}\)fiδuidV in the weak form of the principle of virtual displacements?

A. Body force
B. Concentrated loads
C. Surface traction force
D. Pressure force
Answer» B. Concentrated loads
7.

In the weak form of the principle of virtual displacements applied to a plane elastic finite element, what does the term \(\int_{V_e}\)(ρü iδui)dV correspond to?

A. Virtual strain energy
B. Kinetic energy
C. Virtual work done by the body force
D. Virtual work done by the surface traction
Answer» C. Virtual work done by the body force
8.

In the weak form of the principle of virtual displacements, 0=\(\int_{V_e}\)(σijδεij+ρüiδui)dV-\(\int_{V_e}\)fiδuidV-∮set̂iδuids , applied to plane finite elastic element,which term corresponds to virtual strain energy stored in the body?

A. \(\int_{V_e}\)(σijδεij)dV
B. ∮set̂ iδuids
C. \(\int_{V_e}\)(ρü iδui)dV
D. \(\int_{V_e}\)fiδuidV
Answer» B. ∮set̂ iδuids
9.

In the weak formulation of the plane elasticity equations, even though the methods, the principle of virtual displacements and the three-step weak formulation, give, mathematically different finite element models, they are the same in their algebraic forms.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
10.

What is the correct form of the principle of virtual displacements applied to plane finite elastic element If Ve is the volume of element and se is its surface?

A. 0=\(\int_{V_e}\)(σijδεij+ρüiδui)dV-\(\int_{V_e}\)fiδuidV-∮se\(\hat{t_i}\)δuids
B. 0=\(\int_{V_e}\)(σijδεij+ρu̇iδui)dV-\(\int_{V_e}\)fiδuidV-∮se \(\hat{t_i}\)δuids
C. 0=\(\int_{V_e}\)(σijδεij+ρüiδui)dV+\(\int_{V_e}\)fiδuidV-∮se \(\hat{t_i}\)δuids
D. 0=\(\int_{V_e}\)(σijδεij+ρu̇iδui)dV\(\int_{V_e}\)fiδuidV+∮se \(\hat{t_i}\)δuids
Answer» B. 0=\(\int_{V_e}\)(σijδεij+ρu̇iδui)dV-\(\int_{V_e}\)fiδuidV-∮se \(\hat{t_i}\)δuids
11.

In constructing the weak forms of plane elasticity problems, which option is not related to the principle of virtual displacements?

A. Displacements to strains
B. Strains to stresses
C. The equations of motion
D. Body forces
Answer» E.
12.

In FEM, which method is not used to construct the weak forms and associated finite element model of the plane elasticity equations?

A. Principle of virtual displacements
B. The principle of minimum total potential energy
C. Weak form of governing differential equations
D. Hamiltonian principle
Answer» E.