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The document discusses the requirements for solving problems in solid mechanics, emphasizing the importance of satisfying differential equations of equilibrium within finite elements. It explains the distinction between stress resultants and stresses, the concept of compatibility in displacement, and the significance of the stiffness and flexibility matrices in structural analysis. Additionally, it highlights the complexities of stress and strain continuity in real structures.

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The document discusses the requirements for solving problems in solid mechanics, emphasizing the importance of satisfying differential equations of equilibrium within finite elements. It explains the distinction between stress resultants and stresses, the concept of compatibility in displacement, and the significance of the stiffness and flexibility matrices in structural analysis. Additionally, it highlights the complexities of stress and strain continuity in real structures.

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The exact Solution for a problem in solid mechanics requires that the differential equations of

Equilibrium for all infinitesimal elements within the solid must be satisfied. within a finite element,
which is based on a formal displacement formulation, the differential stress-equilibrium equations are
not always satisfied. However, inter-element force-equilibrium equations are identically satisfied at all
node points (joints). In structural analysis it is standard practice to write equilibrium equations in terms

of stress resultants rather than in terms of stresses. Moment stress resultants are the integration of
stresses on a surface times a distance from an axis. A point load, which is a stress resultant, is by
definition an infinite stress times an infinitesimal area and is physically impossible on all real structures.

A solution is compatible if the displacement at all points is Not a function of the path. A finite element
passes the patch test "if a group (or patch) of elements, of arbitrary

shape, is subjected to node displacements associated with constant strain; and, the

results of a finite element analysis of the patch of elements yield constant strain".A unique rotation at a
point in a real structure does not exist. if a stress is

continuous the corresponding strain, derivative of the displacement, is

discontinuous. Also, if a stress is discontinuous the corresponding strain, derivative

of the displacement, is continuous. compatibility at the interface is satisfied at a finite number of points.

The internal forces of some structures can be determined directly from the

equations of equilibrium only. The element stiffness matrix k is diagonal, for this truss structure, where
the diagonal terms are kii= AiEi/¿

A E k = and all other terms are zero. The element flexibility

matrix is the inverse of the stiffness matrix where the diagonal terms are

ii

AE

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