Question: Problem 2 ( 4 points ) A 1 D bar of length L = 2 units, area of crosssection A = 1 unit, a uniform

Problem 2(4 points)
A 1D bar of length L=2 units, area of crosssection A=1 unit, a uniform Young's modulus C=10 units, has specified displacements at its ends: u(0)=0 and u(2)=0.1 as shown. There are no body forces or tractions applied to the bar.
a) Write the MWR and PVW weak forms and the corresponding problem statements
b) Using the Ritz method, define an approximation for displacement u(x) in the form:
u(x)~~h0(x)+a1h1(x)
i.e. Define appropriate h0(x) and h1(x) functions for the Ritz method
c) Construct the matrix form Ka=f and compute the coefficient a1.
d) Without necessarily obtaining the exact solution, briefly comment if this 1-term Ritz approximation would match the exact solution to this problem. Why / Why not?
Problem 2 ( 4 points ) A 1 D bar of length L = 2

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