Question 2 (40 marks) A micro-electrical-mechanical system consists of two members as shown below...
Question 2 (40 marks) A micro-electrical-mechanical system consists of two members as shown below. It is important that the displacement of the slider is accurately known for a given force, F. To find the relation between displacement and F, it was decided to use FE method. Node 1 is fully constrained, node 2 is free to rotate and translate along the horizontal, and node 3 is only free to rotate. (a) Select the appropriate element types for members (a) & @). (b) Write the characteristic matrices of the elements (1) and (2). (c) Assemble the global system of equations and its reduced form after the constraints are accounted for. L (length) E (Young's modulus I (Moment of inertia) ass beav
Question 2 (40 marks) A micro-electrical-mechanical system consists of two members as shown below. It is important that the displacement of the slider is accurately known for a given force, F. To find the relation between displacement and F, it was decided to use FE method. Node 1 is fully constrained, node 2 is free to rotate and translate along the horizontal, and node 3 is only free to rotate. (a) Select the appropriate element types for members (a) & @). (b) Write the characteristic matrices of the elements (1) and (2). (c) Assemble the global system of equations and its reduced form after the constraints are accounted for. L (length) E (Young's modulus I (Moment of inertia) ass beav