Solve the following spring system using either minimum potential energy

method --- OR --- direct equilibrium method.

Find the displacement of each node, stresses within the element and reactions at
the support for the axially loaded bar as shown in figure. P2 = 60 kN and P3 = 75
kN.

Cross sectional area (A) in mm2

Modulus of Elasticity (E) in GPa

Element 1
1200
83

Element 2
600
200

Element 3
1800
70

d 2u
x 2 0 ;0 x 1 with u(0) 0 and
2
dx
u(1) 1 . Assuming a quadratic polynomial trial function, find the approximate
solution of the problem using either Subdomain method --- OR --- Galerkin
method.
A rod fixed at its ends is subjected to varying body force as show. Use the
Rayleigh-Ritz method with an assumed quadratic displacement field to represent
the u ( x). Determine displacement u ( x) and also determine the stress and strain
in the rod.
The potential energy function is
given as

Consider the differential equation

1
du
EA dx u f A dx
20
dx
0
Take: E=1, A=1 and L=1.