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Assume origin support A (0, 0). The coordinates of other nodes B (1000, 0),
C(2000, 0) and D(1500, 1000)
MemberX m AE/L (KNImm) B.C.
AD 1500 1000 1802.8 0.832 0.555 88.75 ",=V, =0
BD 500 1000 |118 0.447 0.894 143.112 u, =V, =0
CD -S00 1000 ||18 -0.447 0.894 143.112 u, =v =0
Step 2: Element stiffness matrices
Stiffness matrix of element AD:
40 98 25610|
W, =1.785 mm, V,=0286 mm
Example 3: for the truss as shown in figure using stiffness matrix method,
determines deflections at loaded joints. The joint B is subjected to 50 KN
horizontal force towards left and 80 kN force vertically downward. Take cross
sectional area of all members 1000 mm Young modulus is 200 GPa.
B 3m!
B(0,0)
4m 4m 4 4
(4, -3)
Solution: Step 1: Degrees of freedom: 06 (u,V,M.Vg.u V,.4p. V, ). Assume
origin point B. The coordinates of points areA (-4, 3), B(0,0), C (4,-3), D(-4, -3)
Member L AE/L (KNlmm) B.C.
AB 4000 -3000 5000 0.8-0.6 40 lu, =V,=0
DB 4000 -3000 5000 0.8 -0.6 40
CB -4000-3000 5000 -0.8 -0.6 40 l = =0
Step 2: Stiffness matrix of element AB:
V
o64 -0.48 -0.64 0.48 ]u,-’
(K], =40
-0.48 0.36 0.48 -0.36v, ’ (u, =v, =0)
-0.64 0.48 0.64 -0.48 u
0.48 -0.36 -0.48 0.36 v,
Stiffhess matrix of clement DB:
L.92 -0.48lu,
(K]=40 L-0.48 1.08 V.
Step 4: Equation of equilibrium
(K]{A] ={
1.92
40
-0.48 1.08 -
u, =400125 mm, V,=-0.0024 mm
Example 3: Determine the deflections at loaded joint in two bar truss supported by
spring as shown in figure. Bar one has length of Sm and bar two a length of 10m.
The stiffness of spring is 2000 kN/m. TakeA = 5x 10 mand E= 200 GPa.
22(-3.535, 3.535)
Sm 40 KN
10
(-10,0)