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FEMAP Tutorial 1: Simple Structures In this tutorial, we will construct FEMAP finite element models of the above simple structures, perform the analysis of the model, view the results, and compare those results to the strength of materials calculations for each structure. We will first construct the uniaxial rod, and then we will adapt this structure to represent a simple beam. In order to accomplish this task, we have to describe four types of information about the configuration using FEMAP: Constitutive – What the model is comprised of (materials, properties) Geometry – The shape of the model Boundary conditions – Loads and constraints acting on the model Compatibility – How the elements fit together Explanation of Notation: Navigating menus can be troublesome. I will give the correct path using a shorthand notation, which is best described with an example. Consider the phrase Create.load.nodal This indicates that one should click the “Create” menu item, followed by the “load” submenu item, and then finally the “nodal” sub-submenu item. When a dialog box is to be filled in, the label for each field will be given with the required input in parenthesis. For example, Young’s Modulus, E Indicates that you should putin the field labeled “Young’s Modulus, E” Many times in FEMAP it is easiest to select a feature of the model on the screen with the mouse rather than typing in its ID number. This will be indicated by underlining the action you should perform. For example, Geometry.Curve – Line.Points… Create Line from Points. Select the points X(-3) Y(1) and X(-3) Y(0) Means that when the ‘Create Line from Points’ box comes up, you should select the points X(-3) Y(1) and X(-3) Y(0) with your mouse. Sometimes you must select a checkbox. This will be indicated by label(check), where “label” is the label for the checkbox. Ctrl-Z is undo if you get into trouble and need to back up. There is no “redo” command Ctrl-D is r