PlaneFrame_Element_Matrix: Element stiffness matrix (plane frame)

Description Usage Arguments Value

Description

This function generates the 6 by 6 stiffness matrix for a plane frame element.

Usage

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PlaneFrame_Element_Matrix(DOF = 6, YoungMod, Area, momentI, Length, theta)

Arguments

DOF

Degree of freedom (6 for a plane frame).

YoungMod

Young's modulus.

Area

Cross-sectional area.

momentI

Principal moment of inertia.

Length

Element's geometric length.

theta

Element's angular orientation.

Value

Stiffness matrix of a plane frame element.


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