1.1 - What is FEM?
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What is the Finite Element Method?
💡 Hint: Think of splitting a problem into smaller parts.
What does the stiffness matrix represent?
💡 Hint: Remember how materials respond to force.
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What is the purpose of the Finite Element Method?
💡 Hint: Think about its applications in different industries.
Is the stiffness matrix constant for all materials?
💡 Hint: Consider the influence of different material characteristics.
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Given a cantilever beam subjected to a load at its free end, discretize the structure using FEM principles, develop the stiffness matrix, and explain how it reflects the beam's behavior.
💡 Hint: Remember to relate stiffness to load and deflection.
Imagine a thermal problem where a rod is heated at one end. Explain how you'd set up the domain discretization and apply boundary conditions for a FEM analysis.
💡 Hint: Visualize heat flow as you apply conditions.
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