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Q. 5.23
Derive the stiffness matrix of a tapered bar with linearly varying area of cross section using a direct approach.
SOLUTION:-
Divide the continuum into two finite elements as shown
The field variable is the deflection u. The element equations can be expressed in matrix
form as
where [k] is called the stiffness or characteristic matrix, ff is the vector of nodal displacements, and P is the vector of nodal forces of the element. We shall derive the element stiffness matrix from the basic definition of the stiffness coefficient. For an element we can write
where [k] is called the stiffness or characteristic matrix, u is the vector of nodal displacements, and P is the vector of nodal forces of the element. We shall derive the element stiffness matrix from the basic definition of the stiffness coefficient.
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The stiffness influence coefficient kij is defined as the force needed at node i (in the direction of ,ui) to produce a unit displacement at node j (uj = 1) while all other nodes are restrained. k11 = force at node 1 to produce a unit displacement at node 1 with node 2 restrained It means u1= 1 , u2=0 as shown in following figure. From equilibrium k21 = -k11
Similarly
k22 = force at node 2 to produce a unit displacement at node 2 with node 1 restrained It means u1=0 , u2=1 as shown in following figure. From equilibrium k12 = -k22
We can find k as
Force = stress × area = strain × young modulus × area
For unit displacement F = k
As from above discussion
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Similarly
As from above discussion
So
As area of element is changing linearly so we can take average nodal area for an element
For element 1
For element 2
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