SpaceTruss_Element_Matrix: Element stiffness matrix (space truss)

Description Usage Arguments Value

Description

This function generates the 6 by 6 stiffness matrix for a space truss element.

Usage

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SpaceTruss_Element_Matrix(DOF = 6, stifftruss, thetas)

Arguments

DOF

Degree of freedom (6 for a space truss).

stifftruss

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

thetas

Angular orientation of a truss element.

Value

Stiffness matrix of a space truss element.


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