For the four-noded bar element in Figure P10-4, show that the Jacobian determinate is |[J]| = L

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For the four-noded bar element in Figure P10-4, show that the Jacobian determinate is |[J]| = L / 2. Also determine the shape functions N1 - N4 and the strain/displacement matrix [B]. Assume u = α1 + α2s + α3s2 + α4s3.

Figure P10-4

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