
The structure stiffness matrix for the frame.

Answer to Problem 16.1P
The structure stiffness matrix for the frame is shown below.
Explanation of Solution
Concept Used:
Write the expression for direction cosine in x-direction.
Here, coordinate of x at near end of the member is
Write the expression for direction cosine in x-direction.
Here, coordinate of y at near end of the member is
Write the global stiffness matrix for the member.
Here, cross-sectional area of the member is
Calculation:
The free body diagram of the frame is shown below.
Figure (1)
Consider the member-1.
Calculate direction cosine in x-direction.
Substitute
Calculate direction cosine in y-direction.
Substitute
The stiffness matrix for member-1 is shown below.
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Calculate the value of
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Calculate the value of
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Consider the member-2.
Calculate direction cosine in x-direction.
Substitute
Calculate direction cosine in y-direction.
Substitute
The stiffness matrix for member-1 is shown below.
Substitute
Calculate the value of
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Calculate the value of
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Calculate the value of
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Calculate the value of
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Calculate the value of
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The final matrix of the frame by assembling matrices (III) and (IV) is shown below.
Conclusion:
The structure stiffness matrix for the frame is shown below.
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