Derive the shape function for a linear quadrilateral element and show its variation over the element.

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shape function

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Shape function for Quadratic Element

quadratic element

The element has 3 nodes.

Pilot function will be $\phi = A \bar x \left[ \bar x - \frac{h_e}{2} \right] [\bar x - h_e] \space \space \space.... (1)$

$ \therefore \phi_1 = A \left[ \bar x - \frac{h_e}{2} \right] …

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