ENGR 6531 — The Finite Element Method in Structural Mech ies (Winter 2017) Assignment #1 1. For the spring and cart system shown, determine the governing equilibrium equations (KD). re. ia 2. A steel plate is subjected to an axial load as shown inthe figure. Using a finite element solution of four elements with “ba” stiffness given by k= AJE/, determine the nodal displacements and element stresses. t= 1/16 inch, E = 29 x 10" Ibi? palma 08 © 3. The tapered linear, elastic bar shown is fixed atone end aad a force P atthe other end. ‘Use the finite element method, with thre uniform elements, to determine the nodal Fert4. The two bar elements shown are uniform with two nodes 1 and 2. [Let the axial displacement field have one of two forms as indicated. For exch case express u in terms of nodal degrees of freedom u; and ws. Then, determine the strain- ‘displacement matrix and the element stiffness matrix in terms of A, E andL. What are the spec define of thee clement nd what ithe source? (@ura+ap Quraxt en? (ae lea 5. The simply supported beam shown, with a uniform EI, is subjected to loads and supported by a linear spring as shown. Use the Rayleigh-Ritz technique with bath the simplest possible trial function and the next highest to determine an approximate deflection field. How good would these approximations be? eS ka 2 —>| 6, For tie two element assemblage, (a) determine the stiffness coefficierts Kis and Kis ‘of the global stiffness matrix using CST, (b) determine the load vector forthe assemblage e=2m900 Pane ses ine «0.1Henatenst 7. The cantilever beam shown is tip loaded: first by a moment M, and then by transverse tip force P ‘The exact displacement for these two load conditions atthe nodes D and F, determine ‘rom beam-tneory, are indicated. Using these values us the nodal displacements, determine the stresses in the elements for two different element configurations for the to load conditions. Then, compare the FE siress results with beam theory stress values at, E and F. Assume: ‘8) CST elements with nodes at A, D, F and A, F, C. ) CST elements with nodes at A, D, C and D, F,C. For Mt Yp*¥r 2er De fp BPs vont ce Set ee ea Ze t (ass tte am 3 p he i it