TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Quezon City
Special Topics (CE 522 Integrated Course)
Elective 3 (Matrix Analysis of Structures)
Element Stiffness Equations

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Local Stiffness Matrix of Axially-loaded Elements

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Global Stiffness Matrix of Axially-loaded Elements

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Problems:
1. A statically determinate truss is subjected to the load
and resulting bar forces shown. What is the
displacement of a? E = 200GPa.

2. A statically indeterminate truss is subjected to the

load shown. What are the bar forces and the
displacement of a? E = 200GPa.

3. What is the magnitude and direction of force P at

point a required to displace that point vertically
downward 5mm without any horizontal displacement?
E = 200GPa.

4. Given the figure below, if joint c is supported by a pin

and joint b by a roller (vertical) and that a force of
500kN is applied at joint a at an angle of 40 with the
horizontal, calculate:
a. Displacements at a and b
b. Reactions
c. Bar forces