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Introduction to Stiffness and Flexibility Methods

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Book cover Matrix Analysis of Discrete Elastic Systems

Part of the book series: International Centre for Mechanical Sciences ((CISM,volume 179))

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Basically there are two different types of matrix methods to analyze structures, namely, stiffness (displacement) and flexibility (force) methods which are also known as equilibrium and compatibility methods. The third method (the mixed method) which is the combination of the two will not be presented here.

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Kardestuncer, H. (1974). Introduction to Stiffness and Flexibility Methods. In: Matrix Analysis of Discrete Elastic Systems. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 179. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2910-4_2

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