Abstract: The analytical inclusion of the effects of initial curvature and lateral load in the force deformation equations of a two‐noded beam‐column element is considered. Current position‐(Eulerian) based equations are developed ...

Abstract: The force‐deformation equations of a two‐noded three‐dimensional (3‐D) beam‐column element with both central and end rotational springs, which take account of the effects of the axial load on the lateral element stiffness, ...

Abstract: From previous studies on space trusses it has been found that a major problem facing such structures is the brittle type of failure, caused by the successive buckling of a series of critical compression‐chord members. The ...