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In FEM, What is the number of displacement polynomials necessary for finding displacements in a linear triangular element?

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 3

(d) 4

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Query is from Library of Elements and Interpolation Functions in portion Interpolation Functions, Numerical Integration and Modelling Considerations of Finite Element Method

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The correct option is (b) 2

Best explanation: The number of displacement polynomials for an element is equal to the degrees of freedom of each node of the element. A linear triangular element has three nodes and two degrees of freedom at each node. Thus, the total number of displacement polynomials necessary for finding displacements is two.

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