Derivation of Stiffness Matrix - Finite Element Analysis

In this video I use the theory of finite element methods to derive the stiffness matrix 'K'. ITS SIMPLE! With the relationship of young's modulus and the stress strain diagram we create the analogy that a 'bar' element can resemble the properties of a spring. With Hookes' law we can then create the relationship that k=EA/L For more videos and content please check out my website: www.everythingeng.com Be sure to follow me in Twitter and LinkedIn: Blake Tabian Like, share and subscribe! There will be plenty more to come!