DERIVATION APPROACHES

Variational (Rayleigh-Ritz) Approach

Sub in values of u(x) into I

DERIVATION APPROACHES

Weighted Residual (Galerkin) Approach WITHOUT Given Solution

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Step 1: Let the differential equation equal 0 with the differential being positive
Step 2: Let the residual equal the differential equation but with instead of
Step 3: Let = the equation of variation of a one dimensional element
Step 4: Let I = the integral of [N] multiplied by and let it equal zero. Do not sub in anything for
Step 5: Use integration by parts to evaluate
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Weighted Residual (Galerkin) Approach WITH Given Solution

Integration by Parts