$1.$ Conduct a static linear analysis $($FEA$)$

To achieve this, it is expected that you will setup the analysis using the correct boundary conditions. All information for this has been provided to you throughout the course.

The boundary conditions must include the following;

Note: Considering the beam in this study will always have a constant cross$-$section, it is ladvised that you follow the simplification approach and 'treat as beam'.

When you have successfully setup the study, you should be able to report a maximum displacement of approximately $\backslash (\backslash$underline$\{6\mathrm{.}87\backslash$mathrm$\{$~mm$\}\}\backslash )$ and maximum upper axial stress of $\backslash (\backslash$underline$\{109\mathrm{.}1\backslash$mathrm$\{$MPa$\}\}\backslash )$ for the solid beam.

It is optional at this stage to investigate the alternate setup approach of using $3$D$-$elements $-$ note that this approach will require additional computational resource $($and may not add any value$).$

Figure $1-$ SolidWorks boundary conditions setup