A truss structure consists of three rods - one steel and two copper joined by a rigid member. The structure is loaded by a concentrated force and by a temperature difference. While neglecting self‑weight, determine the total deflection of the structure.
Verification Example 000076 | 2
Number of Nodes | 6 |
Number of Members | 5 |
Number of Load Cases | 1 |
Total Weight | 0.001 tons |
Dimensions (Metric) | 1.500 x 0.500 x 1.000 m |
Dimensions (Imperial) | 4.92 x 1.64 x 3.28 feet |
Program Version | 8.07.15 |
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