MAE/CEE 5020 Homework Assignment #2

Due 6:00PM, Monday, Sep 16, 2019

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1) Consider the nonlinear equation:

d  du 
−  2 x u   = f in Ω: 0 < x < 2
dx  dx 
du
u(0) = 5 , u  =1 on Γ: x =0, 2
dx x =2
where f is a function of x.
Required: Construct the weak form.

2) Problem 2.6 in Reddy. Construct the weak form only. Hint: Since there are two
differential equations involving two dependent variables (u, w), you will need to use two
distinct weight functions. Please use the following boundary conditions:
du
u ( L) = 107 , = 22
dx x =0
dw  d 2w 
w(0) = e  , w( L) = 0 , = 0 ,  EI  2  = 7 M0
dx x =0  dx  x = L

3) Problem 2.7 in Reddy. Construct the weak form only.

4) Consider the boundary value problem describing the transverse deflection of a beam
on an elastic foundation:

d 2  d 2w 
 EI 2  + k  w = f in Ω: 0 < x < L
dx 2  dx 
d 2w
w = EI =0 on Γ: x =0, L
dx 2

where EI and f are functions of x, and k is a constant (foundation modulus).

Required: Construct the weak form.

Good Luck!