For the spring system shown in the figure find the displacements at the nodes and the

reactions. Given K1=100 N/mm, K2=200 N/mm, K3= 100 N/mm, P=500 N.[8]

Explain the basic steps in FEM. Derive element stiffness matrix for one dimensional element
[8]
What is the importance of natural coordinate system in the formulation of the finite element equations? Obtain the
interpolation functions for a two noded axial element using local coordinate system, global coordinate system and
natural coordinate system present these interpolation functions graphically [9]