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Formulas_analysis of Space Trusses Using the Matrix Stiffness Method

The document outlines the analysis of space trusses using the matrix stiffness method, detailing the local and global stiffness matrices, transformation matrices, and displacement matrices. It includes equations for calculating local member end displacements and forces, as well as global member end forces. Additionally, it discusses the determination of reactions based on restrained coordinates.

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Formulas_analysis of Space Trusses Using the Matrix Stiffness Method

The document outlines the analysis of space trusses using the matrix stiffness method, detailing the local and global stiffness matrices, transformation matrices, and displacement matrices. It includes equations for calculating local member end displacements and forces, as well as global member end forces. Additionally, it discusses the determination of reactions based on restrained coordinates.

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ANALYSIS OF SPACE TRUSSES USING THE MATRIX STIFFNESS METHOD

MEMBER LOCAL STIFFNESS MATRIX [k]

TRANSFORMATION MATRIX [T]

MEMBER GLOBAL STIFFNESS MATRIX [K]


STRUCTURE STIFFNESS MATRIX, S
The sum of Intersections of DOF at the MEMBER GLOBAL STIFFNESS MATRIX [K].

JOINT LOAD VECTOR, P


Given in the figure.

DISPLACEMENT MATRIX
{P} = [S] {d}

DISPLACEMENT, v
CalTech: MODE 5 – 1 or 2 or 3

LOCAL MEMBER END DISPLACEMENT, u


{u} = [T] {v}

LOCAL MEMBER END FORCES, Q


{Q} = [k] {u}

GLOBAL MEMBER END FORCES, F


{F} = [T]^T {Q}

REACTIONS
The sum of Intersections of restrained coordinates at the GLOBAL MEMBER END FORCES.

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