Analyze the given truss structure using the stiffness method. Clearly state the steps and (matrix) equations used in the problem-solving process.
a) Label the degrees of freedom (both free and restrained DOFs) of the structure.
b) Determine the stiffness matrix of each element in the local and global coordinates.
c) Assemble the structure stiffness matrix Kff considering free DOFs, then write the complete equilibrium equations Kff Uf = Pf and solve for the unknown displacement vector Uf.
d) Calculate the basic deformation and force of each truss element.
e) Calculate the reactions of the structure and check the global (structure level) equilibrium.
Analyze the given truss structure using the stiffness method. Clearly state the steps and (matrix) equations...
Problem3 The following problem is intended to be solved by hand. For the structure shown below A.) Label the structure degrees of freedom (free only) and number the elements B.) For each element, determine the stiffness matrix in global element coordinates. Label each row and column of each element matrix with its corresponding global DoF. C.) Assemble the structure stiffness matrix Kfr from the element global stiffness matrices D.) Calculate the deflection of the free DoFs. 5 ft 500 k...
13. Based on the stiffness method, determine the stiffness matrix K for the truss shown in figure. Use the stiffness matrix to calculate the unknown displacement (D1 and D2) at the node where the load 5 kN and 10 kN are applied, and then determine the reactions at the pinned supports (Q3, Q4, Q5 and 26). Note that the degrees of freedom (DOFs) of the truss are indicated in the figure. Take EA as constant. The supports are pinned. 4....
Problem 5.102: Solve the structure composed of 2 beam and 3 truss elements by taking advantages of the symmetry of structure. (1) Show your half model with proper boundary conditions; (2) How many free DOFs are there in your model? (3) Assemble and show the reduced global stiffness matrix and load vector in your model; and (4) Compute the displacements at Node 2, and element stress in Truss 4 or 5 by following Element and Node IDs as defined in...
Question 1: For the plane (2D) truss shown below, evaluate the transformation matrix [T] and the stiffness matrix in the local axis system [KL] of all elements. Use these matrices to evaluate the element stiffness matrix in global axis system [KG] of the members and assembled them to generate the overall stiffness matrix [K of the truss. Modify the stiffness matrix [K] in order to incorporate boundary conditions following the elimination technique of rows and columns. Take E 200 GPa...
1. For the truss structure shown in the figure right, answer the following questions. Let E-A-1, L 2 and F-5 1) (5pts) What is the total number of Degree Of Freedoms (dofs)? (10pts) Complete the FE model table below 2) Elem Nodei Nodej Orientation (8) dofs 90 1, 2, 3, 4 L1a)13) 45 3) 4) (5pts) Show the transformation matrix of Element 2. (5pts) Obtain the element stiffness matrix of Element 2 in the global coordinate, [K]
Week 9, Question 1: Use the stiffness method to analyse the structure shown below. For the beam ABC, E = 2-108 kPa, A=00, I = 1.2e - 4 mº.. For the truss member DB, E = 200000000 kPa, A=0.002 m2. Also, take L=6.9 m and w=30 kN/m. Degrees of freedom l- _-2L Calculate the the bending moment at Joint B following the steps below: Part 1: Assemble the global structure stiffness matrix. Note that ABC is infinitely rigid in the...
Week 9, Question 1: Use the stiffness method to analyse the structure shown below. For the beam ABC, E = 2.108 kPa, A = 0,1 = 1.2e – 4 mº.. For the truss member DB, E = 200000000 kPa, A = 0.002 m². Also, take L = 4.8 m and a = 25 kN/m. 0 2 A B C III 7 L 3 4 Degrees of freedom D L -2L Calculate the the bending moment at Joint B following the...
Problem 3 Analyze the frame structure subjected to the following support movements: a beam-end settlement at Node #4; . a column base rotation at (Node #1). All members have a constant bending stiffness El and are considered as axially rigid. a) Determine the degree of kinematic indeterminacy (DKI) and show the independent DOFs. b) Assemble the structure stiffness matrix Kg. c) Assemble the structure fixed-end force vector Po. Then solve for nodal displacement vector Us based on the equations of...
For the 3-D indeterminate (4-member) TRUSS structure shown in Figure 2A. Given that Px 10K (in X-direction); Py none (in Y-direction); E 30,000 ksi; A 0.2 square inches. The nodal coordinates, the earth-quake displacement/settlement, and members' connectivity information are given aS Applied Load! Earth-Quake MEMBER #1 NODE # X node-i node-j 120.00" 160.00"| 80.00"| Px=-10 Kips none Py- none 120.00" 160.00"0.00"none 120.00"0.00" 0.00" none 0.00" 0.00"0.00" none 0.00" 0.00" 80.00" none none 2 none 4 4 none 4 +2.00" (in...
Solve the following truss problem. All truss members are ANSI 2x2x0.25 hollow square tubes (with rounded corners) for which the cross-section area is A-1.5891 in2. The material has a modulus of E-29E6 psi. Length of element 1 and 5 is L-20 inches, and length of element 3 and 6 is 2L 40 inches. 7 5 6 P-1000 lb 2. 1. Solve in an Excel spreadsheet using the truss element. Note that there are only four different element stiffness matrices (look...