Force distribution method for indeterminate trusses

M. H. Baluch*

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Abstract

An axial force distribution method is developed for the analysis of statically indeterminate trusses. So called distribution factors for the ith node are derived, and alternate locking and releasing of joints leading to an iterative convergent process for the axial forces in each member. The method is philosophically similar to the moment distribution method for the bending analysis of beams and frames.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)93-104
Number of pages12
JournalCivil Engineering for Practicing and Design Engineers
Volume1
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1982
Externally publishedYes

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