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Principle of Minimum Potential Energy

Of all the geometrically possible shapes that a body
can assume, the true one, corresponding to the
satisfaction of stable equilibrium of the body, is
identified by a minimum value of the total potential
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Example: Example 2.5

Example 2.5

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Solution: Example 2.5

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Solution: Problem 2.5

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Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix for a Bar Element
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Derivation of the Stiffness Matrix

Step 1 Select the Element Type

Step 2 Select a Displacement Function

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Step 3 Define the Strain/Displacement and Stress/Strain
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Step 7 Solve for the Element Forces

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Global to Local

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2.22 Solve P2.15 by potential energy approach
3.7, 3.16
determine the nodal displacements, the forces in each
element, and the reactions.

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