Question: Figure 2 shows a 4 - node isoparametric bar element that a length of ( L = 1 mathrm { ~m }

Figure 2 shows a 4-node isoparametric bar element that a length of \( L=1\mathrm{~m}\) in Cartesian (physical) space. All the nodes are equispaced.
Element geometry in local coordinates
Element geometry in physical element
Figure 2
(a) Young's modulus of the bar material \( E=200\mathrm{GPa}\) and the cross-sectional area of the bar is \(0.01\mathrm{~m}^{2}\). Derive the shape functions (by Lagrange interpolation method) and the Bmatrix, and thereby the stiffness matrix of the element. Assuming that node 1 is fixed to a support and a force of 2 MN is applied at node 4 towards right, determine the axial displacement at node 4.
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(b) Perform static condensation so as to eliminate nodes 2 and 3 and thereby derive the reduced system of equations in terms of only nodes 1 and 4. Solve this reduced system and compare the results with that of part (a) and comment.
Figure 2 shows a 4 - node isoparametric bar

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