This document discusses one-dimensional finite element analysis problems. It covers types of elements including simplex and higher order elements. Common one-dimensional elements include line elements, rods, beams, trusses and frames. It also discusses node numbering schemes, boundary conditions including essential and natural boundary conditions, shape functions, and interpolation functions used to approximate behavior within an element.
2. Types of Elements
Simplex Elements (Having Primary nodes)
Higher order elements (having primary
and secondary nodes)
3. Common Types of Elements
One-Dimensional Elements
Line
Rods, Beams, Trusses, Frames
Two-Dimensional Elements
Triangular, Quadrilateral
Plates, Shells, 2-D Continua
Three-Dimensional Elements
Tetrahedral, Rectangular Prism (Brick)
3-D Continua
10. Functions
Finite Element Equation
(Displacement at primary nodes)
Shape Functions
(Displacement at other locations in terms of primary
nodal displacements)
12. Interpolation Functions
The function used to represent the behaviour of the
solution within an element is called interpolation function
or approximate function.
Polynomial
Trignometric
13. Linear elements 个 = a1 + a2X
Higher order (or) Non linear element
个 = a1 + a2x +a3 x2+ . Complex element
Simplex
element