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.

In a truss element, element temperature load is ___

A. θe=EeAe
B. θe=EeAeε0
C. θe=EeAeε0\(\begin{Bmatrix}l \\ m \end{Bmatrix}\)
D. θe=EeAeε0\(\begin{Bmatrix}-l \\ -m \\l\\m\end{Bmatrix}\)
Answer» E.
2.

The stress σ in a truss element is given by ____

A. σ=E
B. σ=ε
C. σ=Eeε
D. σ=α
Answer» D. σ=α
3.

Strain energy (U) in global co-ordinates can be written as ____

A. q’ T k’q’
B. q’ T k’
C. k’ q’
D. \(\frac{1}{2}\) q’ T k’q’
Answer» E.
4.

The direct cosine m is given by formula cosф= ____

A. \(\frac{x_2-x_1}{l_e}\)
B. \(\frac{y_2-y_1}{l_e}\)
C. \(\frac{x_1-y_1}{l_e}\)
D. \(\frac{x_2-y_2}{l_e}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{x_1-y_1}{l_e}\)
5.

Formula for direct cosine l=cosθ= ______

A. x2-x1
B. \(\frac{x_2}{l_e}\)
C. \(\frac{x_1}{l_e}\)
D. \(\frac{x_2-x_1}{l_e}\)
Answer» E.
6.

Where l and m are direct cosines, then transformation matrix L is given by ___

A. \(\begin{bmatrix}l & 0 \\ m & 0\\0 & l\\0 & m \end{bmatrix}\)
B. \(\begin{bmatrix}l & 0 \\0 & m \end{bmatrix}\)
C. \(\begin{bmatrix}l & m \end{bmatrix}\)
D. \(\begin{bmatrix}l & m & 0 & 0\\0 & 0 & l & m \end{bmatrix}\)
Answer» E.
7.

The truss element is a _____ when we see it in a local co-ordinate system.

A. Three dimensional
B. One dimensional
C. Two dimensional
D. Thermal component
Answer» C. Two dimensional
8.

Plane truss element can be shown in _____

A. Local coordinate system
B. Global coordinate system
C. Local and global coordinate systems
D. Dimensional structure
Answer» D. Dimensional structure
9.

A truss structure consists only ___ force members.

A. Only one
B. Two
C. Three
D. Poly
Answer» C. Three
10.

Plane trusses are also known as _____

A. One–dimensional trusses
B. Two-dimensional trusses
C. Three-dimensional trusses
D. Poly dimensional trusses
Answer» C. Three-dimensional trusses