Finite Elements Principles and Practices (UCSD)

FALL 1999

Homework 1 (Due on October 19, 1999)

Evaluate the element stiffness matrix and force vector for the 2 finite elements of the following stepped bar.

Dimension for element 1 is: 24in * 24 in

            element 2 is: 12in * 12 in

Assume E = 29,000 ksi

							0.5 Kips/ft
		2 at 5 ft