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Problem 1 (Direct stiffness method) [11 points] Consider a two-truss structure shown next. For given
displacements u1 and u3 , plot the distribution of normal forces.
1 2 3
1 2
L1 L2
Problem 2. (One-dimensional finite element technology) [15 points] Express the stiffness matrix for
one-dimensional finite element element with linear basis functions and linearly varying cross-section area.
A1
x
ℓ
x
L
Discretize the structure using two linear finite elements and determine displacement for x = L/2 m.
E = 30 GPa, L = 4 m, b = 10 kNm−1 , A = 10−2 m2 , u = −1 mm
Problem 4. (One-dimensional heat transfer) [7 points] Consider a layered structure shown next. Define
the corresponding weak solution.
L1 L2
Problem 5. (Finite element technology in 2D) [6 points] For a given linear triangular element, sketch
element basis functions N1e (x, y) and N3e (x, y).
3
y
1
2
Problem 6. (Two-dimensional elasticity) [15 points] Compute strains εx and εy , provided that the
displacement values at element nodes are given as ue1 = 1 mm, ue2 = 0 mm, ue3 = −1 mm, v1e = 1 mm,
v2e = 1 mm, v3e = 1 mm.
y
3
1m
e
2
1
1m x
Problem 7 (Heat conduction) [6 points] What are the physical units of a heat flux compoment qy and of
the coefficient of thermal conductivity λ?
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