Beam Element (2D)

Stiffness matrix of beam element in 2D

This function finds the stiffness matrix of beam element (frame element) in 2D.

function k=beam_stiffness(E,I,A,L,theta)

Input:

E: Modulus of Elasticity

I: Moment of Inertia

A: Section Area

L: Length

theta: Orientation Angle

Output:

k: Stiffness Matrix