3. Flexibility equations
3.1 Structural equilibrium conditions
A structure that is not loaded by forces is in equilibrium even if all its fasteners are cut except the one that positions the assembly in relation to space.
Naturally, the uncut fastener forms the origin of the path (figure 1 ) and requires special treatment compared to the other fasteners. To avoid this inconvenience, it is sufficient to attach it by means of a dimensionless but highly flexible connection to a fictitious fastener whose influence on the overall forces is quite negligible. What's more, this anchor is fixed in space and subject neither to expansion nor movement....
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References
Standardization
France
Syndicat National de la Chaudronnerie, de la Tôlerie et de la Tuyauterie Industrielle SNCT
Draft SNCT Code for the design, manufacture, assembly and testing of industrial piping 1978.
United States
American Society of Mechanical Enginers ASME
ASME Boiler and pressure vessel code 1977. Section III. Division 1.
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