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T/F: The optimization analysis that you performed on the gripper was an example of a
size optimization study.


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False - shape optimization




A ____ material exhibits a large amount of strain before it fractures.


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ductile

,Describe frictionless supports.


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Frictionless supports work for 2D edges or 3D faces. They prevent translations
in the plane. A frictionless support is a boundary condition. Frictionless
supports cannot be applied to points.




T/F: The stress at a point load is infinite.


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True - because the area at the point is zero




T/F: First order elements have nodes located at the mid-side of the element.


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False - higher order




T/F: Equilibrium and compatibility are both satisfied at the element nodes.


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, True - If compatibility was not satisfied, there would be a hole in the model.




Provide an example where you would need to perform a harmonic response analysis.


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Two story building with the motor




Equilibrium is satisfied at the ____.


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nodes




Describe how to obtain the bending stress from the combined stress.


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Subtract axial stress from combined stress.




If the XZ plane is a plane of symmetry, the boundary condition located at the plane of
symmetry should be:
a. dx=0

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