Solve the following question Gauss elimination method.
1. Solve the following system of linear equations by using the Gauss elimination
method: 5 x1 + 6 x2 = 7, 3 x1 + 4 x2 = 5
2. Solve the following system of linear equations by using the Gauss elimination
method: 4 y + 2 z = 1, 2 x + 3 y + 5 z = 0 , 3 x + y + z = 11
3. Solve the following system of linear equations by using the Gauss elimination
method: 3 x + 6 y – 9 z = 15, 2 x + 4 y – 6 z = 10, – 2 x – 3 y + 4 z = – 6
4. Solve the following system of linear equations by using the Gauss elimination
method: 2x+y-3z=-4, 4x-2y+z=9, 3x+5y-2z=5
Solve the following question Variational Method.
1. A bar of length L=2m and cross-sectional area A=0.01m2 is subjected to an axial force
F=100kN. The Young's modulus of the material is E=200GPa. Using the Variational
Method, determine the axial displacement of the bar.
2. A rod of length L=3 m and cross-sectional area A=0.005 m 2 is subjected to an axial
F=50kN. The Young's modulus of the material is E=150GPa. Using the Variational
Method, determine the axial displacement of the rod.
3. A steel bar of length L=1.5 m and cross-sectional area A=0.02 m2 is subjected to an
axial force F=150kN. The Young's modulus of the material is E=210GPa. Using the
Variational Method, determine the axial displacement of the bar.
4. A copper rod of length L=3 m and cross-sectional area A=0.005m2 is subjected to an
axial tensile force F=80kN. The Young's modulus of copper is E=120GPa. Using the
Variational Method, calculate the axial displacement of the rod.
Solve the following question stiffness Method.
1. A truss element is subjected to axial loading. The member has a length of L=5m and
a cross-sectional area of A=0.01m2. The material has a Young's modulus of
E=[Link] the local stiffness matrix for the truss element.
2. A two-member truss structure is subjected to axial loading at the joint where the
members connect. The members have the following properties. Member 1: Length
L1=5 m, Cross-sectional area A1=0.02 m2, Young’s modulus E1=200 GPa. Member 2:
Length L2=3 m, Cross-sectional area A2=0.015 m 2, Young’s modulus E2=250 GPa.
The members are connected at joint 1 and joint 2, with external forces applied at these
joints. Calculate the local stiffness matrix for each truss member. Assemble the global
stiffness matrix for the entire two-member truss structure. Assume that: Member 1
connects nodes 1 and 2. Member 2 connects nodes 2 and 3.
3. A two-member truss structure is subjected to axial loading at the joint where the
members connect. The members have the following properties Member 1 Length
L1=7 m Cross-sectional area A1=0.03 Young's modulus E1=210 GPa. Member 2
Length L2=5 m Cross-sectional area A2=0.02 m 2 Young's modulus E2=200 GPa. The
members are connected at joint 1 and joint 2, with external forces applied at these
joints. Calculate the local stiffness matrix for each truss member. Assemble the global
stiffness matrix for the entire two-member truss structure. Assume that Member 1
connects nodes 1 and 2. Member 2 connects nodes 2 and 3.
4. A two-member truss structure is subjected to axial loading at the joint where the
members connect. The members have the following properties Member 1 Length
L1=4 m Cross-sectional area A1=0.025 m2 Young's modulus E1=180 GPa. Member 2
Length L2=6 m Cross-sectional area A2=0.018 m2 Young's modulus E2=220 GPa.
The members are connected at joint 1 and joint 2, with external forces applied at these
joints. Calculate the local stiffness matrix for each truss member. Assemble the global
stiffness matrix for the entire two-member truss structure. Assume that Member 1
connects nodes 1 and 2. Member 2 connects nodes 2 and 3.
FEA of 1-Dimensional Structural Problems of spring
1. Consider a spring fixed at one end with a stiffness of k=200N/m and a load of
F=100N applied at the free end. Calculate the displacement at the free end of the
spring.
2. Consider a spring fixed at the top with a stiffness of k=300 N/m. A weight F=150N is
applied at the free end of the spring. Calculate the displacement at the free end of the
spring.
3. Consider a spring fixed at one end with a stiffness of k=250 N/m. A compressive load
of F=200N is applied at the free end of the spring. Calculate the displacement at the
free end of the spring.
4. Consider a spring system where one spring is fixed at one end and has a stiffness of
k=250N/m. A load of F=200N is applied at the free end of the spring. Calculate the
displacements at both the fixed and free ends of the spring.
