PlaneTruss_Element_Matrix: Element stiffness matrix (plane truss)

Description Usage Arguments Value

Description

This function generates the 4 by 4 stiffness matrix for a plane truss element.

Usage

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PlaneTruss_Element_Matrix(DOF = 4, stifftruss, theta)

Arguments

DOF

Degree of freedom (4 for a truss).

stifftruss

Axial stiffness of an element (N/m, i.e EA/L).

theta

Angular orientation of a truss element.

Value

Stiffness matrix of a plane truss element.


khameelbm/finiteR documentation built on May 6, 2019, 8:03 p.m.