Given date: 08.11.

2023

Due date: 17.11.2023

Near East University

Department of Civil Engineering

Fall 2023-2024
CIV581-Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis
Assignment No.2
Question:
Using Direct Stiffness method, a-) Determine the element stiffness matrix of each truss
member. b-) Determine the Structure stiffness matrix c-) Compute the reactions
Let EA/L as constant for all members.

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