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nodes

(a) Nodal analysis/Modified nodal analysis
(“Linear” elements)

nodes

(b) Finite element analysis
(Three-dimensional elements)

FIGURE 13.6 Nodal analysis and finite element analysis.

(a) Ideal beam

rough surface
unaligned sections

(b) Actual beam

FIGURE 13.7 Ideal and actual cantilever beams (side view).

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