This MATLAB project models and analyzes the structural behavior of bridges under varying load conditions. It simulates bridge deformation using a linear system approach and visualizes both basic and force-deformed bridge structures for 1, 2, and 3-section designs.
- Models bridge structures using adjacency matrices and coordinate geometry
- Applies different weights (e.g., car vs truck) to simulate real-world force impact
- Calculates deformation using a system of linear equations
- Visualizes:
- Basic bridge structures
- Deformed bridges under light and heavy loads
- Adjacency matrix via spy plot to reveal structural layout
- Beam length and force vectors
- Matrix algebra for solving deformation
- Adjacency matrix formulation
- Finite element-inspired deformation calculations
- Open
Project6.m
in MATLAB - Run the script:
Project6