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Problem - 1 - Short Answer Questions - 2 points each There are 5 questions in this section a. In finite element analysis you solve for displacements at specific nodes only. How would you determine the displacements at other locations? b. Draw schematic of a bar and beam element that are arbitrarily oriented and indicate the corresponding degrees of freedom associated with each element. k { c. Indicate the form of the stiffness matrix that would be used for a spring element oriented at an angle as shown. 5 kN 5 KN 5 kN d. Draw the simplified structure with appropriate boundary conditions that would enable you to solve this problem using the concept of symmetry. e. Describe the finite element method in 1 or 2 sentences.