Problem 4: Using FEM, calculate the maximum deflection of a thin plate made of Aluminum of thickness=1 mm if the plate is subjected to a transversal load of q = 5000 N/m². The plate dimensions are x = 100 cm, ly = 150 cm and the plate's edges are simply supported. Compute the maximum displacement if the plate now has an elliptical hole as shown in Figure 4. a = 20 cm b = 30 cm 150 cm 10 Figure 4: Reinforced panel section for problem 4. 100 cm

Problem 4: Using FEM, calculate the maximum deflection of a thin plate made of Aluminum of thickness=1 mm if the plate is subjected to a transversal load of q = 5000 N/m². The plate dimensions are x = 100 cm, ly = 150 cm and the plate's edges are simply supported. Compute the maximum displacement if the plate now has an elliptical hole as shown in Figure 4. a = 20 cm b = 30 cm 150 cm 10 Figure 4: Reinforced panel section for problem 4. 100 cm

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Chapter5: Business And Economic Forecasting

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