Truss Element (2D)

Stiffness matrix of truss element in 2D

This function finds the stiffness matrix of truss element in 2D.

function [k]=truss_stiffness(E,A,L,theta)

Input:

E: Modulus of Elasticity

A: Section Area

L: Length

theta: Orientation Angle

Output:

k: Stiffness Matrix