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Which of the following elements are used for structural and fatigue analysis?

(a) Triangular Elements

(b) Quadrilateral Elements

(c) Shell type Elements

(d) Pentagonal Elements

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This question is from Conjugate Gradient Implementation of Quadrilateral Element in section Two Dimensional Isoparametric Elements and Numerical Integration of Finite Element Method

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The correct answer is (b) Quadrilateral Elements

Best explanation: Quadrilateral Elements are used for structural and fatigue analysis. Shell type Elements are used for dynamic analysis. Triangular Elements are used for mold flow analysis. Pentagonal elements can be used in CFD analysis.

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