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    MANE 4240 & CIVL 4240 Introduction to Finite Elements



    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Instructor: Prof. S. De


    Problem Set # 4



    Total points : 40
    Answer all questions

    1. (10 points) Derive the mathematical expressions of the shape functions for a 1D
    element having 4 nodes (at x
    1
    , x
    2
    , x
    3
    and x
    4
    ).
    Plot these shape functions clearly as a function of x.
    2. (20 points) Problem 3.56
    3. (10 points) Problem 3.58

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