Optional Truss Exercises

Foundations of Finite Element Methods WS 2014/15

Exercise

Truss systems Calculate the displacements

a

 at the nodes for the following frameworks. 25000 lbs

4

4

A=1.0 in

3

2 6

E=29.5x10

3

30"

2

2 1

1

40"

1

20000 lbs