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DISCUSSION ON RESULTS
The finite element method is an approximate technique, and as
such, results computed using the finite element method must
be critically evaluated before relied upon in a design
application. This process of critical evaluation involves
several steps for any structure being analyzed.
The number of elements used in a model can greatly affect the
accuracy of the solution. In general, as the number of
elements, or the fineness of the mesh, is increased, the
accuracy of the model increases as well. As multiple models
are created with an increasingly finer mesh, the results should
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Fig 9: Transverse moment Vs. Division
As far the case of transverse moment goes the value of
moment starts to converge at about 10 divisions.
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Bentley Systems (2010), STAAD Pro. Lab manual:
Getting Started and Tutorials.
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