12.18 - Use in Finite Element Method (FEM)
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What does the Dirac delta function represent mathematically?
💡 Hint: Think about where it is non-zero.
How does the Dirac delta function aid in achieving weak formulations in FEM?
💡 Hint: Focus on point evaluation.
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What is the integral of the Dirac delta function over its entire domain?
💡 Hint: Think about what the function captures in its behavior.
True or False: The Dirac delta function is a traditional continuous function.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition we discussed.
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Derive the weak form of a simple differential equation using the Dirac delta function as a point source.
💡 Hint: Review the definitions of weak formulations and point evaluations.
Create a FEM model for a cantilever beam subjected to a point load at its free end using delta functions.
💡 Hint: Think about your boundary conditions and how the delta function influences load applications.
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