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In stiffness matrix, all the _____ elements are positive.

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In stiffness matrix, all the _____ elements are positive.

(a) Linear

(b) Zigzag

(c) Diagonal

(d) Rectangular

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My question is taken from One Dimensional Problems topic in division One Dimensional Problems of Finite Element Method

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The correct answer is (c) Diagonal

The explanation: Stiffness matrix represents system of linear equations that must be solved in order to ascertain an approximate solution to the differential equation. The stiffness matrix is an inherent property of a structure. In stiffness matrix all the diagonal elements are positive.

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