20.2.2 - Finite Element Method (FEM)
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Practice Questions
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What is FEM?
💡 Hint: Think about how large problems can be simplified.
Name one application of FEM.
💡 Hint: Consider fields that involve complex geometries.
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What does FEM stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a method used in numerical analysis.
True or False: FEM is primarily used for problems with simple geometries.
💡 Hint: Consider where you might need to break down geometry.
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You are tasked with designing a new bridge using FEM. Outline the steps you would take from the initial design to final analysis.
💡 Hint: Think step-by-step, as each part of the process builds on the previous ones.
Critique the following statement: 'FEM is only useful for linear problems.' Discuss how it applies to nonlinear cases.
💡 Hint: Recall examples where materials behave differently under certain stresses.
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