3.1 - Spring Element
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Practice Questions
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Define Finite Element Method.
💡 Hint: Think about how it simplifies complex structures.
What does a stiffness matrix indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between force and movement.
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What does FEM stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what finite means in engineering context.
True or False: A spring has linear stiffness regardless of the load applied.
💡 Hint: Think of Hooke's Law.
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Given a spring with a stiffness of 200 N/m, calculate the displacement when a load of 400 N is applied.
💡 Hint: Recall the formula for stiffness.
Design a truss bridge using 1D elements with specified lengths. How would you derive its global stiffness matrix?
💡 Hint: Consider the orientations of each truss member.
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