README for Group Assignment 2.2

CEGM1000 MUDE: Week 2.2, Friday, Nov 22, 2024.

You can access this assignment with the following link: classroom.github.com/a/6gksW4N3.

GA 2.2 applies the finite element method (FEM) to a 2D problem with a fun geometry.

There are several files to be aware of:

README.md
A notebook the_big_M.ipynb (equivalent to the previous Analysis.ipynb files)
A Report.md file for answering questions
File big_M.msh and big_M_fine.msh: two FEM meshes to use in the analysis. Only the first one is needed, but the second one can be tried as well by modifying a single line in the notebook.

Primary Task

Run the analysis in the_big_M.ipynb, inspect the code (really really read it!) and results, then answer the questions in Report.md.

Note that unlike other GA's, besides reading and understanding the contents, you don't have to do anything with the code in the notebook before reading the Report questions. The questions mostly focus on what is happening in the analysis. The provided finite element code is complete, but you will need to look at the details of the implementation to answer the questions. For the final question you will have to perform some additional operations in the notebook.

Python environment

To run the code for this assignment add a new Python package to your mude-base environment:

conda activate mude-base
conda install ipympl

Remember to install before running your notebook. If you did not do this, you may have to restart the kernel in your notebook.

There are occasionally issues with the visualizations in VS Code. If you cannot see the animations, try uncommenting the cell magic lines (those beggining with %matplotlib ...). You can start a text search by using CTRL+F.

Task Overview

You may be able to divide work on the last two questions once the derivation and determination of boundary conditions is complete. Note that the first question in particular is essential exam practice and every group member should be able to complete it individually.

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