Structure analysis II Matrix Stiffness Method Pdf

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 Matrix Stiffness Method 

4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3 

4.1.1 Background .................................................................................................... 3 
4.1.2 Basic Concepts............................................................................................... 4 
4.1.3 Computer Programs to Support Learning...................................................... 6 

4.2 Basic Approach .................................................................................................. 10 
4.2.1 Individual Element ...................................................................................... 10 
4.2.2 Assemblies of Elements ............................................................................... 12 
4.2.3 Example 1 .................................................................................................... 14 
4.2.4 General Methodology .................................................................................. 20 
4.2.5 Member contribution to global stiffness matrix .......................................... 22 
4.2.6 Interpretation of Stiffness Matrix ................................................................ 27 
4.2.7 Restricting a Matrix – Imposing Restraints ................................................. 29 

4.3 Plane Trusses ..................................................................................................... 32 
4.3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 32 
4.3.2 Truss Element Stiffness Matrix ................................................................... 35 
4.3.3 Element Forces ............................................................................................ 40 
4.3.4 Example 2: Basic Truss ............................................................................... 43 
4.3.5 Example 3: Adding Members ...................................................................... 52 
4.3.6 Example 4: Using Symmetry ....................................................................... 56 
4.3.7 Self-Strained Structures ............................................................................... 59 
4.3.8 Example 5 – Truss with Differential Temperature ...................................... 63 
4.3.9 Example 6 – Truss with Loads & Self Strains ............................................ 69
4.3.10 Problems ................................................................................................... 74 

4.4 Beams .................................................................................................................. 77 
4.4.1 Beam Element Stiffness Matrix ................................................................... 77 
4.4.2 Beam Element Loading ............................................................................... 82 
4.4.3 Example 7 – Simple Two-Span Beam ......................................................... 84 
4.4.4 Example 8 – Non-Prismatic Beam .............................................................. 88 
4.4.5 Problems ...................................................................................................... 92 

4.5 Plane Frames ...................................................................................................... 95 
4.5.1 Plane Frame Element Stiffness Matrix ........................................................ 95 
4.5.2 Example 9 – Simple Plane Frame ............................................................. 104 
4.5.3 Example 10 –Plane Frame Using Symmetry............................................. 109 
4.5.4 Problems .................................................................................................... 115 

4.6 Appendix .......................................................................................................... 120 
4.6.1 Plane Truss Element Stiffness Matrix in Global Coordinates ................... 120 
4.6.2 Coordinate Transformations ...................................................................... 129 
4.6.3 Past Exam Questions ................................................................................. 137 
4.7 References ........................................................................................................ 148 

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