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πŸŒ‰ Bridge Deformation Simulation (MATLAB)

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.

πŸ“ Key Features

  • 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

βš™οΈ Methods & Concepts

  • Beam length and force vectors
  • Matrix algebra for solving deformation
  • Adjacency matrix formulation
  • Finite element-inspired deformation calculations

πŸš€ How to Run

  1. Open Project6.m in MATLAB
  2. Run the script:
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