This document contains lecture slides on matrix structural analysis and the finite element method. It covers topics such as coordinate transformation for truss and beam elements, developing member stiffness matrices, assembling the overall structural stiffness matrix, and solving for displacements and member forces. Two example problems are presented: a two member truss under a concentrated load and a two element plane frame under an anti-symmetric loading. The process of analysis including coordinate transformation, element stiffness formulation, assembly, solving the system of equations, and determining member forces is demonstrated.
This document contains lecture slides on matrix structural analysis and the finite element method. It covers topics such as coordinate transformation for truss and beam elements, developing member stiffness matrices, assembling the overall structural stiffness matrix, and solving for displacements and member forces. Two example problems are presented: a two member truss under a concentrated load and a two element plane frame under an anti-symmetric loading. The process of analysis including coordinate transformation, element stiffness formulation, assembly, solving the system of equations, and determining member forces is demonstrated.
This document contains lecture slides on matrix structural analysis and the finite element method. It covers topics such as coordinate transformation for truss and beam elements, developing member stiffness matrices, assembling the overall structural stiffness matrix, and solving for displacements and member forces. Two example problems are presented: a two member truss under a concentrated load and a two element plane frame under an anti-symmetric loading. The process of analysis including coordinate transformation, element stiffness formulation, assembly, solving the system of equations, and determining member forces is demonstrated.