This document discusses the stiffness method for structural analysis. It begins by introducing the stiffness method and its key concepts, such as using joint displacements as the primary unknowns and establishing a relationship between member forces and displacements through stiffness matrices. It then provides examples of calculating stiffness matrices for different structural elements, including beams, trusses, frames, grids, and space frames. The document also explains how to develop the total stiffness matrix of a structure by assembling the member stiffness matrices using a displacement transformation matrix. Overall, the document provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and procedures for applying the stiffness method to analyze structures.