Practice Use In Fem (2.2) - Engineering Analysis - Computer Aided Design & Analysis

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Question 1.
What is FEM?
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Think about how complex shapes can be divided!
Question 2.
What does the Principle of Potential Energy imply?
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Remember the balance of forces in energy terms!
3Question 3.
What does FEM stand for?
- Finite Element Method
- Final Element Method
- Fabrication Element Method
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Think about what each word means in terms of analysis!
4Question 4.
Is the Principle of Potential Energy applicable in FEM?
- True
- False
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Consider how energy balances relate to equilibrium!
Question 5.
A horizontal beam of length L is subjected to a load at its midpoint. Explain how you'd model this using FEM and derive the stiffness matrix for a bar element.
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Consider the basics of elongation under load to derive the corresponding equations!
Question 6.
Consider a dam as a plane strain problem. Describe how you would utilize FEM to analyze the structural integrity, including applicable elements.
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Think about how forces act in the long direction of the dam structure!

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