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The document outlines a finite element course assignment consisting of eight problems related to the analysis of axially loaded bars, trusses, beams, and frames. Each problem requires the application of finite element methods to determine axial forces, displacements, shear forces, and bending moments, using specified numerical data. The assignment emphasizes the importance of plotting distributions and checking for overall equilibrium to evaluate the accuracy of the finite element solutions.

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Assignment-4-FEA

The document outlines a finite element course assignment consisting of eight problems related to the analysis of axially loaded bars, trusses, beams, and frames. Each problem requires the application of finite element methods to determine axial forces, displacements, shear forces, and bending moments, using specified numerical data. The assignment emphasizes the importance of plotting distributions and checking for overall equilibrium to evaluate the accuracy of the finite element solutions.

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Finite Element Course

Assignment 4
Problem 1
Consider solution of a tapered axially loaded bar shown in the Figure. Divide
the bar into two finite elements and determine the axial force distribution in
the bar. Plot this force distribution. Compute the support reactions from the
force distribution and see whether the overall equilibrium is satisfied.
Comment on the quality of the finite element solution. Use the following
numerical data.
E = 70 GPa; F = 20kN; L = 300mm; A1 = 2400mm2; A2 = 600mm2

Problem 2
Consider solution of the axially loaded bar shown in the Figure. The two end
segments have linearly varying areas of cross-section and the middle
segment is of uniform cross-section. Divide the bar into four equal length
finite elements and determine the axial stress and force distribution in the
bar. Compute the support reactions from the axial forces and check to see if
the overall equilibrium is satisfied. Plot the stress distribution and comment
on the accuracy of the finite element solution. Use the following numerical
data.
E = 70 GPa; P = 20 kN; L = 300 mm; A1 = 2400 mm2; A2 = 600 mm2

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Problem 3
Determine joint displacements and axial forces in the truss shown in Figure.
All members have the same cross-sectional area and are of the same
material, A = 2 in2 and E = 30 x 106 lb/in2. The load P = 30,000 lb. The
dimensions in ft are shown in the figure.

Problem 4
Determine joint displacements and axial forces in the truss shown in Figure.
Note the diagonals are not connected to each other at their crossing. The
cross-sectional area of vertical and horizontal members is
30 x10-4 m2 and that for the diagonals is 10 x 10-4 m2. All members are made
of steel with E = 210 GPa. The load P = 20 kN. The dimensions in meters
are shown in the figure.

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Problem 5
Immediately after construction the right support of the beam shown in the
Figure 4.64 undergoes a settlement equal to D. Find resulting
displacement, shear force and bending moments. Compute shear and
bending stresses at the middle support in the beam. Use the following
numerical data.
L = 8 m ; E = 200 GPa ; ∆ = 10 mm
Beam cross-section: Standard I-shape with I = 125.3 x 10-6 m4 and
dimensions (in mm) as shown in the figure.

Problem 6
Left half of a beam is subjected to a uniformly distributed load q = 1 lb/in as
shown in the figure. The beam has a rectangular cross-section with width
=12 in and height = 1 in. The length of the beam is L = 200 in and its
modulus of elasticity is E = 107 lb/in2.

Create the simplest possible finite element model for this beam. Using this
model determine the bending and shear stresses in the beam at L/4 from
the left end.

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Problem 7
A 300 mm wide and 100 mm thick bar is supported and loaded as shown in
the Figure. Determine displacement, shear force and bending moments. E =
10 GPa.

Problem 8
Determine displacements, bending moments, and shear forces in the plane
frame shown in Figure. Draw free body diagrams for each element clearly
showing all element end forces and moments. Assume q = 10 kN/m, L=2 m,
E = 210 GPa, A = 4 x10-2 m2, I = 4 x10-4 m4. Take advantage of symmetry.

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