Matrix Methods for Framework Analysis: The Analysis of Pin‐Jointed, Redundant Frameworks by Matrix Methods Using an Electronic Computer

Abstract

The strain energy method for the analysis of pin‐jointed redundant frameworks is expressed in matrix form suitable for solution on electronic computers. This is illustrated by its application to a zero‐length launcher framework having sixty‐three members, nine of which are redundant, using the Ferranti Pegasus computer. It is concluded that a framework must be reasonably complex before the use of this method is justified but that problems of greater complexity than would normally be attempted can readily be solved.

Citation

Watson, H. (1958), "Matrix Methods for Framework Analysis: The Analysis of Pin‐Jointed, Redundant Frameworks by Matrix Methods Using an Electronic Computer", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 30 No. 12, pp. 362-366. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb033048