Math solution for nodal displacement:

For the string assemblages shown in the figure, Determine the nodal displacement. The force in each element and the reactions use the direct stiffness method.

Solution: Let K1, K2, K3, K4 be the four spring constants Then K1=20KN/m K2=20KN/m K3=20KN/m K4=20KN/m Let x be the displacement at the node 1 Then F1 + F2 = 0 20 + 20x = 0 20x=-20 X=-1 Thus the displacement at all the nodes are -1 Forces in the 5 nodes are given by F1=-20N, F2=20N, F3=-20N, F4=20N and F5=-20N

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