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Simple Finite Element noob question
Thanks for you reply. Yes - off course. As Doug Jenkins write, I need at least one diagonal, or the rectangular structure will collapse into a parallelogram. And no, it’s not “homework”. I am implementing some basic FEM in software and I am in the process of adding some basic unit tests, where...- RudiBR
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Simple Finite Element noob question
Hi, I am new to FEM theory, and I have a small issue with a very simple example. It's a square in x/y as shown below. "Bottom" nodes, (0) and (3), are fixed. There is a 10000 kN down force at node (1) and a horizontal force of 11000 kN at node (1). y...- RudiBR
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