5.3.1 - Basic Concept of Finite Element Methods
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What is the purpose of discretization in FEM?
💡 Hint: Think of how a large puzzle is made easier by dividing it into pieces.
What are shape functions used for in FEM?
💡 Hint: They help interpolate values based on nodal information.
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What is the primary purpose of the Finite Element Method?
💡 Hint: Consider what this method is mainly used for in engineering and physics.
True or False: The mesh in FEM is a collection of elements used to discretize the domain.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would define a 'mesh' in terms of its components.
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Given a 2D domain with irregular shapes, describe the steps you would take to create a mesh and choose appropriate shape functions.
💡 Hint: Think about how the geometry informs your choices.
Explain how changing the degree of polynomial in shape functions might affect the results from a Finite Element problem.
💡 Hint: Remember the trade-off between complexity and accuracy.
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