Finite Element Analysis

of Solids and Fluids

Fall 1998

Homework 5

Instructor: Prof. K.J. Bathe
TA: Jean-François Hiller

Assigned: Th., Oct 15
Due: Th., Oct 29

Problem 1 ( 10 points ):

Consider the problem of Example 4.25, page 249 of the textbook. Use one two-node element to discretize the problem, evaluate uh and eh and show explicitly (ie: go through the maths) that properties 1 to 3 of page 241 hold.

Problem 2 ( 10 points ):

Exercise 4.43 , page 298 of the textbook, but consider the following geometry:

Problem 3 ( 10 points ):

Exercise 4.44 , page 299 of the textbook.

Reading assignment:

Read Sections 4.3, 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 of the textbook.