#analysisoftrussesusingfea
Question:
To illustrate how we can combine spring and bar element in one structure, we can
solve the two-bar truss supported by a spring as shown below. Both bars have E = 210 GPa
and A = 5.0 x10-4m2. Bar one has a length of 5 m and bar two a length of 10 m. the spring
stiffness is k = 2000 kN/m.