Chapter 1. Introduction to matrix structural analysis. |
Introduction. Structure idealization. System redundances and degrees of freedom. Method of flexibility. Direct stiffness method. Comparison between the two methods. Global and local coordinates. Transformations of spatial coordinates. Transformation matrix. |
Chapter 3. Stiffness matrix of the frame |
Compatibility equations. Equilibrium at nodes. Stiffness matrix properties. Problems. |
Chapter 5. Forces. |
Introduction. Loads between nodal points. Calculation of fix end forces, bending moment diagrams and reactions. Initial or thermal strain conditions. Problems. |