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Not necessarily. Static analysis means a specific thing in structural engineering. Pin jointed frames with diagonal members (eg trusses) are easy to analyse wit
by antod 8y ago
Not necessarily. Static analysis means a specific thing in structural engineering. Pin jointed frames with diagonal members (eg trusses) are easy to analyse with just geometry (statically determinate). But moment resisting frames without diagonals are not statically determinate and require more iterative calculations (usually computer modelled these days). Doesn't mean you shouldn't build them though.
- WalterBright 8y agoDoing a pin joint frame static analysis is simple, and will yield a lower bound on the loads on the struts. It would serve as a good cross check on the computer model.