Question

The order of stiffness matrix of an element depends upon
a. Number of nodes
b. Material of the component under consideration
c. Number of nodes and DOF at each node
d. Number of actual loads applied on the component​

Answer 1

Answer:

number of actual loads applied on the component

Answer 2

It depends on the number of nodes.

• The matrix represents a system of linear equations that must be solved to obtain an approximate answer to the equation.

• The number of key nodes and considerable degrees of freedom determines the extensive scale of the stiffness matrix.

• In addition, the apparent size is determined by the node numbering scheme. For example, the numbering may begin on the left, right, or right to left, or from top to bottom or bottom.