Flexibility Matrix: What & How to Use

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A flexibility matrix is a key concept in solid mechanics that connects load vectors to displacement vectors. It is often referred to as the stiffness matrix, with the two being inversely related, representing compliance versus modulus. Understanding how to use a flexibility matrix is essential for analyzing structural behavior under various loads. This concept is well-documented in resources like McGuire's Matrix Structural Analysis. Mastery of the flexibility matrix is crucial for effective structural analysis and design.
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What is a flexibility matrix and how do I use one?

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In the context of solid mechanics, the flexibility matrix couples a load vector to a displacement vector. See, for example, McGuire's Matrix Structural Analysis.
 
I have always heard it termed the stiffness matrix. Diffrent strokes...
 
Of course, one's the inverse of the other, a la compliance vs. modulus.
 

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