14.5.2 - Finite Element Method (FEM)
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Practice Questions
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What does FEM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the 'F' in 'Finite'.
Name one key reason why FEM is essential in engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider structures in earthquake zones.
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What does FEM stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on what 'F' represents.
True or False: FEM is only applicable to buildings.
💡 Hint: Think about different types of structures.
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A building is designed with five floors, each having different heights and materials. Using FEM, analyze how the varying stiffness of each floor affects its natural frequency.
💡 Hint: Consider how heights and materials impact stiffness.
You are tasked with retrofitting an existing bridge using FEM analysis. Describe how you would approach the task, including elements to consider.
💡 Hint: Focus on areas most susceptible to stress.
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