1) This project uses finite element analysis software (LUSAS) to analyze statically determinate trusses under different loads and geometries.
2) The trusses are made of steel and have pinned supports.
3) Students will model 4 trusses, calculate deflections, and compare results to manual calculations.
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1) This project uses finite element analysis software (LUSAS) to analyze statically determinate trusses under different loads and geometries.
2) The trusses are made of steel and have pinned supports.
3) Students will model 4 trusses, calculate deflections, and compare results to manual calculations.
1) This project uses finite element analysis software (LUSAS) to analyze statically determinate trusses under different loads and geometries.
2) The trusses are made of steel and have pinned supports.
3) Students will model 4 trusses, calculate deflections, and compare results to manual calculations.
Copyright:
Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
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Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
1) This project uses finite element analysis software (LUSAS) to analyze statically determinate trusses under different loads and geometries.
2) The trusses are made of steel and have pinned supports.
3) Students will model 4 trusses, calculate deflections, and compare results to manual calculations.
Copyright:
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LABORATORY PROJECT ON TRUSS LUSAS 2-Dimensional Truss Analysis Analysis Type : Linear Elastic Objective : Determine Deflection for
a 2-D Plane Truss Learning Outcomes: SI Unit : N, m, kg, s & C
This project is designed to access student abilitys on: 1) Able to use and apply finite element methods (LUSAS) to carry out analysis of statically determinate truss. 4 3 Load, P
1 a Mesh Geometrical Properties Material
Load, P
Assign thick beam mesh on all the geometry Assign section 80mm x 80mm x 8mm Equal Angle for top chord
Isotropic Made of Steel, Es = 210 GPa Mass Density of Steel is 7860 kg/m2 Poisson Ratio is 0.3 Both supports of the truss are pinned in vertical and horizontal degrees of freedom
Supports
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Task
1stgroup: P=500kN, a=6m and b=4.5m 2ndgroup: P=1000 kN, a=6m and b=5m 3rdgroup: P=1500kN, a=5m and b=5m 4thgroup: P=2000kN, a=7m and b=5m Plot the deformed mesh of the beam. Identify the maximum deflection of the beam. Compare the results with the manual calculation. Give recommendations on the analysis.
