EPM707 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Problem (1) A prismatic rod is subjected to a distributed load as shown (note the origin of X). Use the finite element method with 2 elements with linear shape functions to determine the approximate solution for displacement and axial forces. Compare the approximate solution with the exact solution. Assume L=10m, and EA=1kN.

P(x)=2X kN/m

Uniform EA X L/2 L/2

Problem (2) A prismatic rod is subjected to a distributed load as shown. Use the finite element method with 2 elements with parabolic shape functions to determine the approximate solution for displacement and axial forces. Compare the approximate solution with the exact solution. Assume L=10m, and EA=1kN.

P(x)=4x

Uniform EA X L

Problem (3) For the following 3-node truss element: (a) Determine the relationship between the geometric coordinate (x), and the natural coordinate () using the isoparametric equation. (b) Determine the stiffness term corresponding to degree of freedom 2 (k22). Assume EA=1. Perform the integration numerically using 2 Gauss points.

X
X=2 X=5 X=10