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.

The stress in a truss element is given by ____

A. =E
B. =
C. =E<sub>e</sub>
D. =
Answer» D. =
2.

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

A. q<sup> T</sup> k<sup> </sup>q<sup> </sup>
B. q<sup> T</sup> k<sup> </sup>
C. k<sup> </sup> q<sup> </sup>
D. ( frac{1}{2} ) q<sup> T</sup> k<sup> </sup>q<sup> </sup>
Answer» E.
3.

The direct cosine m is given by formula cos&fcy;= ____

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} )
4.

Formula for direct cosine l=cos = ______

A. x<sub>2</sub>-x<sub>1</sub>
B. ( frac{x_2}{l_e} )
C. ( frac{x_1}{l_e} )
D. ( frac{x_2-x_1}{l_e} )
Answer» E.
5.

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

A. ( begin{bmatrix}l &amp; 0 m &amp; 0 0 &amp; l 0 &amp; m end{bmatrix} )
B. ( begin{bmatrix}l &amp; 0 0 &amp; m end{bmatrix} )
C. ( begin{bmatrix}l &amp; m end{bmatrix} )
D. ( begin{bmatrix}l &amp; m &amp; 0 &amp; 0 0 &amp; 0 &amp; l &amp; m end{bmatrix} )
Answer» E.
6.

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
7.

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
8.

A truss structure consists only ___ force members.

A. Only one
B. Two
C. Three
D. Poly
Answer» C. Three
9.

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