I am looking for resources on the plastic analysis of steel trusses. Any pointers very appreciated. Papers? Software?

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Subhash C. Goel , Shih-Ho Chao, STRUCTRAL ENGINEERING AND GEOMECHANICS – Plastic Versus Elastic Design of Steel Structures - Sutat Leelataviwat,

Messaoud Saïdani

Dear Mehmed,

Many thanks for your reply. I will consult this publication.

Than you Mehmet. I will examine this publication as well. This is so kind of you.

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