B.TechSemester 52022-23Finite Element MethodsKME053

Finite Element Methods (KME053) - AKTU Question Paper 2022-23

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This is the official AKTU Finite Element Methods Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2022-23. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech

Semester:Semester 5

Session:2022-23

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Finite Element Methods (KME053) — complete question paper

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2x10 = 20

a
Explain the merits and demer its of finite element methods
b
Describe steps involved in finite element analysis
c
Discuss the steps in Raleigh Ritz method
d
State the principle of minimum potential energy
e
Explain the features of herm ite polynomial with an example
f
Discuss natural coordina te system in one dimension
g
Explain Galerkin Approac h and how it is used in FEM
h
Define Stiffness matrix (i) State the significance of boundary conditions (j) Discuss the practical consi deration in finite element applications

Section BAttempt any three of the following: 10x3 = 30

a
Differentiate between Finite element method and classical m ethod if solving problem. Also describe the principle of finite element method
b
Using Rayleigh Ritz method o r weighted residual method Find out the expression for deflection of a cantilever beam of length ‘L’ subjected to a un iformly distributed load over its entire length. Co nsider E = modulus of elasticity and I = Area moment of Inertia
c
Explain Lagrange and hermite polynomial with the help of an example
d
Develop the stiffn ess matrix and determine nodal displacement for given truss shown in Fig. Also find stresses in bar AB and BC. Take cross section area for members as 0.2m2, E= 220GPa
e
Describe the characteristics of four node quadrilateral element

Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 10x1 = 10

a
Describe pre-processing and post processing in finite eleme nt analysis and explain their advantages
b
Explain exact and approximate solution and discuss the appl ications of finite element method
a
Explain the variational approach of finite element method. What are its limitations?
b
Derive the stress-strain rel ationship and strain displacement relation
a
Discuss the application of f inite element method to elasticity problems and explain the concept of shape function
b
A composite wall consists of three walls as shown in the figure. The inner temperature is T = 20 oC and convective heat transfer takes place on the outer wall, To= 300 oC . Determine the temperature distribution in the wall
a
Explain and differentiate bet ween local and global coordina te system in finite element method
b
Describe the lagrangian sh ape function with an example
a
Explain the characteristics of triangular element. Also exp lain problem modelling
b
Explain in detail the problem solving on different FEM soft ware packages such as ABAQUS and NISA

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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