TUTORIAL 2 A long trapezoidal bar is subjected to uniform temperatures on two surfaces, while the remaining surfaces are well

insulated. The steady state temperature associated with selected nodal points having a thermal conductivity of 20 W/mK is shown on the accompanying grid.

Figure 1 Trapezoidal bar

a)

Identify the temperature at nodes 1, 2 and 3. Assume that the grid spacing is equal, such that x = y= 10mm. (12 marks)

b)

Determine the heat transfer rate per unit length of the bar (3 marks)