UNIT-3

1. Develop element stiffness matrix in 2D global coordinate

system for the element used to solve for the above
problem
2. Defend the need for Hermitian functions for 2-noded
beam element. Obtain any one and list others.
3. Derive Hermite shape functions
4. Formulate the Hermitian Shape Functions for beam
element.
5. Differentiate: Local and global coordinate system
6. Derive stiffness matrix for a truss element
7. Derive element stiffness matrix for beam element
8. List assumptions in Truss analysis. Develop element
stiffness matrix for a truss element in 2D global
coordinate system
9. Write transformation matrix and element stiffness matrix
for a Truss element
10. Explain the difference between Lagrangian and
Hermite shape functions