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Introduction To Finite Element Techniques - Tutorial 2

The document discusses using finite element techniques to solve structural problems by deriving element stiffness matrices and assembling them into a global stiffness matrix. It provides three examples: 1) determining elongation of a steel tape under tension, 2) finding total elongation of an assembly of steel and brass bars under tension, and 3) calculating elongations at different points of a steel bar under non-uniform loading. The techniques involve deriving the element stiffness matrix for each structural component and assembling them to solve for displacements.

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Introduction To Finite Element Techniques - Tutorial 2

The document discusses using finite element techniques to solve structural problems by deriving element stiffness matrices and assembling them into a global stiffness matrix. It provides three examples: 1) determining elongation of a steel tape under tension, 2) finding total elongation of an assembly of steel and brass bars under tension, and 3) calculating elongations at different points of a steel bar under non-uniform loading. The techniques involve deriving the element stiffness matrix for each structural component and assembling them to solve for displacements.

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Introduction to Finite Element Techniques – Tutorial 2

These questions involve the use of element stiffness matrices and their assembly to solve a
number of structural problems.

1. A surveyor’s steel tape 30 m long has a cross-section of 6 mm by 1 mm. Determine


the elongation when the entire tape is stretched and held taut by a force of 50 N. The
modulus of elasticity is 200 x 109 N/m2.

[Hint: Use element stiffness matrix for a bar]

[Ans: Elongation = 1.25 mm]

2. A solid circular steel rod 6 mm in diameter and 500 mm long is fastened to the end of
a square brass bar 25 mm on a side and 400 mm long, the geometric axes of the
bars lying along the same line. One end of the bar is held fixed and an axial tensile
force of 5 kN is applied at the other end. Determine the total elongation of the
assembly. For steel, E= 200 x 109 N/m2 and for brass, 90 x 109 N/m2

[Hint: Derive the element stiffness matrix for each bar and obtain the global stiffness
matrix as in the notes]

[Ans: Elongation = 0.477 mm].

3. A steel bar of cross-section 500 mm2 is acted upon by the forces as shown below.
Determine the total elongation of the bar. For steel, E= 200 x 109 N/m2

Obtain the global stiffness matrix, and confirm that the solution u1 = 0; u2 = 0.25mm;
u3 = 0.6mm; u4 = 1.275mm satisfies the equilibrium equations.

[Hint: This time, three element stiffness matrices need to be derived and assembled]

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