HW 1 Due Date: 02/01/24
Pb 1) For the spring assemblage, determine
the nodal displacements, the forces in each
element, and the reactions. Use the direct
stiffness.
k=1000 lb/in.
k=500 lb/in.
20 20
8000 lb
?
4
Rigid bar
k=500 lb/in.
Ans: $u_2 = -4$ in, $F_{1x} = 4000$ lb, $F_{3x} = 2000$ lb,
$F_{4x} = 2000$ lb,