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Abstract

An educational computer program called Armadura2D was developed for matrix analysis of plane trusses, which is intended for engineering students. The program has a great advantage over commercial software, since it is designed to assist step-by-step matrix analysis of plane trusses calculation; this is essential for the lessons of the Structure Analysis course, in the civil engineering undergraduate program. This paper provides a conceptual and mathematical model, a pseudocode of the computational model developed in FORTRAN, the verification of the accuracy of the computer program with a classic problem extracted from a classical book and results are compared with Ansys® simulation software. In conclusion, this application is an alternative support that enhances the traditional teaching-learning process inside classrooms, and the autonomous learning of civil engineering students of the matrix analysis, particularly for plane trusses.