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Formulas_analysis of Plane Trusses Using Matrix Stiffness Method

The document outlines the analysis of plane trusses using the matrix stiffness method, detailing the local and global stiffness matrices, transformation matrices, and member end forces. It describes the process of calculating local member end displacements and forces, as well as the global member end forces through matrix operations. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of checking equilibrium by ensuring the summation of forces along x and y equals zero.

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Formulas_analysis of Plane Trusses Using Matrix Stiffness Method

The document outlines the analysis of plane trusses using the matrix stiffness method, detailing the local and global stiffness matrices, transformation matrices, and member end forces. It describes the process of calculating local member end displacements and forces, as well as the global member end forces through matrix operations. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of checking equilibrium by ensuring the summation of forces along x and y equals zero.

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ANALYSIS OF PLANE TRUSSES USING MATRIX STIFFNESS METHOD

Local Stiffness Matrix [k]

Transformation Matrix [T]

Global Stiffness Matrix [K]

Structure Stiffness Matrix


- Intersections in Global Stiffness Matrix.
Joint Load Vector
- Given in the figure.
Displacement Matrix
- CalTech: MODE-3-2 5-1 or 2 or 3
ANALYSIS OF PLANE TRUSSES USING MATRIX STIFFNESS METHOD

MEMBER END FORCES

Local Member End Displacement {u}


{u}=[T]{v}
- Transformation Matrix [T] multiplied by the obtained Global Member End
Displacements, {v}, from the joint displacements, {d}.

Local Member End Forces {Q}


{Q}=[k]{u}
- Local Stiffness Matrix [k] multiplied by the obtained Local Member End Displacement
{u}.

Global Member End Forces {F}


{F} = [T]^T{Q}
- A transformed form of the Transformation Matrix [T] multiplied by the obtained Local
Member End Forces {Q}.

Reaction Vector
- Summation of the intersections of the remaining restrained coordinates from the
obtained Global Member End Forces {F}.

To Check:
- Summation of forces along x and y must equal to zero.

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