21.17 - Application in Finite Element Method (FEM)
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Practice Questions
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What does the stiffness matrix (K) represent in FEM?
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to how structures resist forces.
What does the displacement vector (u) indicate?
💡 Hint: Relate it to the movement of parts of the structure under load.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the symbol [K] represent in the FEM matrix equation?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of the material.
True or False: The displacement vector [u] is derived from applying the stiffness matrix [K] to the force vector [F].
💡 Hint: Remember the equation structure.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a simple two-dimensional structure described by the stiffness matrix K = [[4, -2], [-2, 4]], calculate the eigenvalues.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for the characteristic equation.
Using a given force vector F = [10, 20] and the stiffness matrix K = [[3, -1], [-1, 2]], find the displacement vector u.
💡 Hint: Consider how to isolate u.
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