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As seen in the flow chart, we can either assume the geometry as an infinite plate and solve the problem analytically, or we approximate the geometry as a collection of finite elements, and solve the problem numerically. First, we will assume the plate is infinite and will complete the analytical calculations.
Pre-Analysis Calculations
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