Question: 1 ) ( 2 0 Points ) Use a two linear element FE solution to determine the transverse deformation and the reaction in the given

1)(20 Points) Use a two linear element FE solution to determine the transverse deformation and the reaction in the given simply supported beam.
a) Determine elemental equilibrium equation. (4 points)
b) Determine global equilibrium equation. (4 points)
c) Calculate transverse displacement and reaction in global coordinates. (4 points)
d) Plot transverse displacement that is valid for each element. (4 points)
e) Plot transverse displacements over an entire beam. (4 points)
\[
E=1\cdot 10^{6}\mathrm{kPa}
\]
1 ) ( 2 0 Points ) Use a two linear element FE

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