Question

For the loaded bracket shown below,

$($a$)$ using using any energy method determine the vertical displacement of the point of application of force $P.$ Take all applicable energies into account. The member is of uniform circular cross$-$section.

$($b$)$ using Abaqus FE simulation provide a comparative table showing the results between the results from parts a and b$,$ i$.$e$.,$ hand calculation versus Abaqus.

$($c$)$ show a plot of the undeformed and deformed shape $($superimposed on each other$)$ from Abaqus.

In your simulations, take screen shots at the critical steps you used and attach them to your file. For instance, at the property, material, step, load, mesh, etc. modules.

Take $E=3{10}^4$ksi,$v=0\mathrm{.}3,$ diameter $=1\mathrm{.}0in,a=$ sum of all your CSUID $($inches$),b=2a,P=0\mathrm{.}01$kips.