Question: 4 . 1 0 Derive the shape functions for a beam finite element of length L assuming a cubic polynomial in the form v (

4.10 Derive the shape functions for a beam finite element of length L assuming a cubic polynomial in the form
v(x)=a0+a1x+a2x2+a3x3
by satisfying the boundary conditions v(0)=0,v(L)=0,v'(0)=0, and v'(L)=0.
4 . 1 0 Derive the shape functions for a beam

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