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CE255P Finite Element Method: Truss Equations

This document discusses the finite element method for truss analysis. It derives the stiffness matrix for a bar element and illustrates how to solve bar assemblages using the direct stiffness method. It then provides examples of applying this method to analyze plane truss structures with bar elements, determining nodal displacements and forces in the elements.

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CE255P Finite Element Method: Truss Equations

This document discusses the finite element method for truss analysis. It derives the stiffness matrix for a bar element and illustrates how to solve bar assemblages using the direct stiffness method. It then provides examples of applying this method to analyze plane truss structures with bar elements, determining nodal displacements and forces in the elements.

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CE255P

Finite Element Method


Lecture 3
Truss Equations
EDGAR M. ADINA
Lesson Objectives
• Derive stiffness matrix for a bar element
• Illustrate how to solve bar assemblage using direct stiffness method
Stiffness Matrix in Local Coordinates

Consider a linear-elastic, constant cross-sectional area (prismatic) bar


element (see Figure above). The bar is subjected to tensile forces T
directed along the local axis of the bar and applied at Nodes 1 and 2.
A – constant cross-sectional area; E – modulus of elasticity; L – initial
length
Direct Stiffness Method
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Linear-Elastic Bar Model
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Example 1
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Example 1
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Example 1
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Example 1
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Example 1
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Example 1
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Example 1
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Example 1
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Example 1
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Bars Arbitrarily Oriented in the Plane
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Bars Arbitrarily Oriented in the Plane
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Bars Arbitrarily Oriented in the Plane
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Bars Arbitrarily Oriented in the Plane
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Example 2
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Example 2
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Example 2
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Stress for a Bar in x-y plane
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Example 3
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Example 3
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Plane Truss

A plane truss is a structure composed of bar elements that


all lie in a common plane connected by frictionless pins. All
loads act on the same plane and applied at the nodes or
joints.
Example 4
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Example 4
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Example 4
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Example 4
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Example 4
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Example 4
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Example 4
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Example 4
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Example 4
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Example 4
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Example 5
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Example 6
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QUIZ
For each assemblage shown determine the nodal displacements, the forces
in each element, and the reactions.

(1)

(2)
QUIZ
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