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FEA - 14 (1) - Shape Function Coordinates and Examples

This document discusses finite element analysis (FEA) concepts including shape functions, interpolation functions, and field variables for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements. It provides examples of linear and quadratic shape functions for a 2D triangular element and notes that quadratic elements can better capture strain/stress variations. It also asks questions about natural coordinates versus global systems and advantages of higher-node elements. Finally, it provides practice problems on determining field variables and derivatives for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements.

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FEA - 14 (1) - Shape Function Coordinates and Examples

This document discusses finite element analysis (FEA) concepts including shape functions, interpolation functions, and field variables for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements. It provides examples of linear and quadratic shape functions for a 2D triangular element and notes that quadratic elements can better capture strain/stress variations. It also asks questions about natural coordinates versus global systems and advantages of higher-node elements. Finally, it provides practice problems on determining field variables and derivatives for 1D, 2D, and 3D elements.

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Field Variable

N should be quadratic

NOTE:
• Best suited for curvy boundary
• Flexural member, higher order elements can produce more accurate results (eg. Cable in 1-D).

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CONDITIONS:
• Interpolation function N1 should be unity at node 1
and zero at all other five nodes.
• From Figure, the value of L1 is 1 at node 1 and ½ at
node 4 and 6. Again, L1 will be 0 at nodes 2, 3 and 5.

Linear Strain
Triangle
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Quadratic fn

Check

NOTE:
• Useful for 2D plane stress/strain problem
• Capture the variation of strains/stresses along the element

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Field Variable

Nodal values

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Field Variable

Nodal values

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Field Variable

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• Find the shape function for a 8-noded brick element

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Field Variable

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Q&A
• When do we prefer natural co-ordinates over global system?
• In 2D elements like Triangular and Rectangular, which one is
better? Why?
• What is the advantage of having more nodes (other than corner
nodes) in an element?

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Practice Problems
1.1. Find the field variable and its first derivative for the given 2-noded line
element at x = 0.5. Assume nodal values of field variable at nodes 1 and 2 are
1.3 and 1.9 respectively.

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Practice Problems
1.2. Find the field variable and its first derivative for the given 3-noded line
element at x = 0.5. Assume nodal values of field variable at nodes 1, 2 and 3
are 1.3, 1.5 and 1.9 respectively.

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Practice Problems
1.3. Derive the shape functions and thereby compute the field variable and its
first derivative for the given 4-noded line element at x = L/6. Assume nodal
values of field variable at nodes 1, 2, 3 and 4 are 4, 4.5, 6 and 9 respectively.

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