Recursive Formulation of Force Method Programmed in Logic

摘要

Although classical methods of structural analysis are important in understanding the behavior of structures, they not suitable for algorithmic programming. Modern computer languages that accommodate advanced data structures and recursion can be employed to bridge this gap. This may improve teaching of these methods and can lead to more transparent analysis and design system. The recursive formulation of the force method is presented, which is based on the concept of the (n - 1) structure.