CEE 5155

Finite Element Analysis of

Structural Systems
Dr. Muhammad Fahim
drfahimuet@gmail.com
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1. 2D Truss Element
2. 2D Truss Examples
3. 3D Truss Element
4. 3D Truss Examples
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• Inclined Bars
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• Equations in local coordinates
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Coordinate Transformation
• Transformation between local and global coordinates
• Where alpha is from global X to local x in anti
clockwise direction.
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Coordinate Transformation
• Transformation between local and global coordinates
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Displacement Transformation
• Transformation between local and global coordinates
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Element Equations in Global Coordinate System
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Element Equations in Global Coordinate System
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Element Actions
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Example 01: Global Degrees of Freedom
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3. 3D Truss Element
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Degrees of Freedom
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Coordinate Transformation
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Displacement Transformation
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Global Stiffness Matrix
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Global Stiffness Matrix
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Axial Force
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