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This document outlines 12 practice problems for learning the finite element method. The problems involve determining stiffness matrices and solving for displacements, forces and stresses in various spring and bar frame systems. Students are to apply techniques like assembling global stiffness matrices, applying boundary conditions and loads, and solving systems of equations. Methods covered include the direct stiffness method, Castigliano's theorem, and analyzing systems for minimum potential energy. Diagrams of frames and systems are provided with given parameters for students to solve each problem.

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Tutorial 1

This document outlines 12 practice problems for learning the finite element method. The problems involve determining stiffness matrices and solving for displacements, forces and stresses in various spring and bar frame systems. Students are to apply techniques like assembling global stiffness matrices, applying boundary conditions and loads, and solving systems of equations. Methods covered include the direct stiffness method, Castigliano's theorem, and analyzing systems for minimum potential energy. Diagrams of frames and systems are provided with given parameters for students to solve each problem.

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FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

TUTORIAL 1
1. For each assembly of springs shown Figure T 1.1 (a) and Figure T 1.1 (b), determine the
global stiffness matrix.

Figure T 1.1 (a) Figure T 1.1 (b)


2. Consider the simple cart system in static conditions as shown in Figure T 1.2. Establish the
governing equation [K]{U} = {F}.

Figure T 1.2
3. For the system of springs shown in Figure T 1.3, solve for
(a) the nodal displacements,
(b) the reaction forces at nodes 1 and 5, and
(c) the forces in each spring.
Take k1 = k2 = k3 = k4 = 10 kN/m, F2 = − 20 N, F3 = 25 N, F4 = 40 N.

Figure T 1.3
4. Number the elements and nodes for the spring system shown in Figure T 1.4.
(a) Compute the global stiffness and force vector,
(b) Partition the system and solve for the nodal displacements and
(c) Compute the reaction forces.
Take k = 5 kN/m and force in N.
Figure T 1.4
5. For the spring assembly shown in Figure T 1.5, solve for the displacements and the
reaction force at node 1 if k1 = 4 kN/m k2 = 6 kN/m k3 = 3 kN/m, F2 = − 30 N and F4 = 50 N.

Figure T 1.5
6. For the spring assemblage shown in Figure T 1.6, obtain
(a) the global stiffness matrix,
(b) the displacements of nodes 2, 3 and 4,
(c) the global nodal forces, and
(d) the local external forces.
Node 1 is fixed while node 5 is given a fixed known displacement d = 20 mm. The spring
constants are all equal to k = 200 kN/m.

Figure T 1.6
7. For the spring system shown in the accompanying Figure T 1.7, determine the
displacement of each node. Start by identifying the size of the global matrix. Write down
elemental stiffness matrices, and show the position of each elemental matric in the global
matrix. Apply the boundary conditions and loads. Solve the set of linear equations. Also
compute the reaction forces.
Given:
k1 = 5 kN/m, k2 = 8 kN/m, k3 = 5 kN/m, k4 = 20 kN/m, k5 = 10 kN/m, k6 = 5 kN/m
f2= 10kN, f4 = 10 kN
f2

f4

Figure T 1.7
8. For the bar assemblage shown in Figure T 1.8, determine the nodal displacements, the
forces in each element and the reactions.

Figure T 1.8
9. A load of 10 kN is applied at section 2 of bar shown in Figure T 1.9. First solve the problem
to check if the gap closes. Then solve the problem again with appropriate boundary
conditions if the gap closes.

Figure T 1.9

10. An aluminium strap with a thickness of 6 mm and the profile shown in Figure T 1.10 is to
carry a load of 1800 N. Using the direct method, determine the deflection and the average
stress along the strap. Divide the strap into three elements. (E=68.9 GPa).
Figure T 1.10
11. Verify the global stiffness matrix of question number 3 using Castigliano’s first theorem.
12. A weight W is suspended in a vertical plane by a linear spring having spring constant k.
Show that the equilibrium position corresponds to minimum total potential energy.

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