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Course Outline – 1
1. Introduction to Matrix Structural Analysis
Deformations in framed structures
Matrix Methods for Structural 

 Equilibrium and Compatibility

Analysis  Principle of Superposition
 Flexibility and Stiffness Matrices
Introduction 2. Basic & Formalized Methods
 Basic Flexibility Method
 Basic Stiffness Method
 Formalized Flexibility Method
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 Formalized Stiffness Method
Structural Engineering, AAiT October 2023
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Course Outline – 3 References

1. Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures
3. The Direct Stiffness Method by Weaver & Gere
 Bars, Beams, Plane Trusses and Frames 2. Matrix Structural Analysis
4. Additional Topics in DSM by McGuire & Gallagher
 3D Trusses & Frames
3. Any other Matrix Structural Analysis books
 Curved Members
 Non Prismatic Members
 Oblique Roller Supports
 Elastic Supports
 Discontinuities in Members

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Revise Software & Website

1. Matrix Manipulation
 Addition, subtraction, multiplication
Octave: Free software for scientific
computation and visualization.
 Determinant, inverse,
Solution of simultaneous equations
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http://www.octave.com
 Sub-matrix
2. Determinate Structures Course Website:
 Condition for stability & determinacy of structures
http://elearn.techzonecollege.com
 Analysis of determinate structures
 Forces in truss, beam, plane frame Abebe Bekele : GSR/1221/13 -- Example
 Deflection of determinate structures Username  abebek
 Moment-area, Conjugate-beam, Virtual Work Password  Abe@1221
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Topics Matrix Methods

Introduction
Deformations in Framed Structures Use matrix equations to analyze the truss and loading
shown below.
Equilibrium and Compatibility
Static & Kinematic Determinacy
Structural Analysis Methods
Flexibility and Stiffness Matrices
Equivalent Joint Load
Principle of Superposition
Energy Concepts
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Matrix Methods
 External & internal unknowns (3+5 = 8)
 4*2 = 8 equilibrium equations available
 Assume all
member forces
are tension (+ve) Y

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Matrix Methods Matrix Methods

Equilibrium equations are:
Matrix form of equilibrium equations:
Equation Joint Axis Equation
Eqn. R1 R2 R3 F12 F13 F14 F23 F34 RHS
1 1 X R1 + F14 + 0.6F13 = 0
1 1 0.6 1 0
2 1 Y R2 + F12 + 0.8F13 = 0
3 2 X 10 + F23 = 0 2 1 1 0.8 0

4 2 Y -5 – F12 = 0 3 1 -10

5 3 X -F23 – 0.6F13 + 0.6F34 = 0 4 -1 5

6 3 Y -5 – 0.8F13 – 0.8F34 = 0 5 -0.6 -1 0.6 0
7 4 X -F14 – 0.6F34 = 0
6 -0.8 -0.8 5
8 4 Y 0.8F34 + R3 = 0
7 -1 -0.6 0

8 1 0.8 0

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Matrix Methods Introduction

Solving the equilibrium equations (SciLab): The objectives of structural analysis are: to
determine the reactions and the displacement
X =A\ b at various points of interest, and to evaluate
A =
Solution is: stresses and strains within the elements
1. 0. 0. 0. 0.6 1. 0. 0.
0. 1. 0. 1. 0.8 0. 0. 0. R1 -10. present in the structure.
0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 1. 0.
0. 0. 0. -1. 0. 0. 0. 0. R2 0.833
All structural forms used for load transfer
0. 0. 0. 0. -0.6 0. -1. 0.6 R3 9.167 from one point to another are 3-D in
0. 0. 0. 0. -0.8 0. 0. -0.8 F12 -5.
0. 0. 0. 0. 0. -1. 0. -0.6 F13 5.2083 nature. Using the fact that one or two
0. 0. 1. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.8 6.875
F14 dimensions are smaller than the other(s),
F23 -10.
-11.4583 analytical models of the structure are
b = [0 0 -10 5 0 5 0 0]' F34
adopted for simplicity.
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Introduction Deformations in Framed Structures

Classification of structures (Analytical models)
Deformations in framed structures:
1. Skeletal structures: consist of line elements
2D Models 3D Models
Axial:
Plane Trusses Space Trusses
Beam Grids
Plane Frames Space Frames

2. Plated structures: plates & shells

3. Solid structures: have all three dimensions
Actions/stresses in structures may be:
Torsional:
Axial: in cables, truss elements, arches, membranes
Flexural: in beams, frames, grids, plates
Torsional: in grids, 3D frames
Shear: Frames, grids, shear walls
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Deformations in Framed Structures Equilibrium and Compatibility

Equilibrium equations set the externally applied loads to be
Bending: equal to the sum of the internal forces at all joints or node
points of a structure.
In simple form, the equilibrium equations in three dimensional
Shear:
coordinate system are:

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Equilibrium and Compatibility Static & Kinematic Indeterminacy

Compatibility condition refers to
Overall statical classification of plane structures
the continuity of displacements
and must also be satisfied. In the
Statically
analysis of a structural system of
discrete elements, all elements
connected to a joint or node must
have the same absolute
displacement at that node.
Derive similar relationships for the statical
classification of space (3D) truss and frame
structures.
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