Introduction to finite element - Homework 1

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7/17/2019 Introduction to finite element - Homework 1 http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/introduction-to-finite-element-homework-1 1/1  1 MANE 4240 & CIVL 4240 – Introduction to Finite Elements Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Instructor: Prof. S. De Problem Set # 1 Total points : 35  Answer all questions. Note that the grade for HW #1 CANNOT be dropped. 1. Linear algebra miniquiz (10 pts) 2. Problem 2.3, derive the global stiffness matrix, in part (a) using the physical interpretation discussed in class (15 pts) 3. Problem 2.15 (10 pts)

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MANE 4240 & CIVL 4240 – Introduction to Finite Elements

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Instructor: Prof. S. De

Problem Set # 1

Total points : 35

 Answer all questions. Note that the grade for HW #1 CANNOT be dropped.

1.  Linear algebra miniquiz (10 pts)

2.  Problem 2.3, derive the global stiffness matrix, in part (a) using the physical

interpretation discussed in class (15 pts)3.  Problem 2.15 (10 pts)