Curtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 1 of 11 Curtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering "End of Semester 1 Examinations dune 200" Internal Students Unit Name: Structural Analysis 365 Unit Number & Version: 302788 Duration: Three (3) hours preceded by a 10-minute reading period during which you may write notes in the margins or on the reverse of the examination paper. The invigilator will indicate when you may start your answers to the examination questions. Total Marks: 180 Instructions: | SEVEN questions Questions are of unequal weight Aids to be supplied by the University in the examination room: Aids to be supplied by the Student: Two Ad pages of HANDWRITTEN notes Calculator: Any TEE-approved calculator or equivalent approved by the Department THIS IS A RESTRICTED BOOK EXAMINATION Mobile ‘phones or any other d capable of communicating information are prohibited from use during examinations. Electronic Organisers/ PDA’s or any other similar device capable of storing text (with the exception of calculators) or other restricted inform: prohibited. Calculators - if the use of a calculator in the examination is allowed, only calculators specifically approved by the department may be used. The ‘examiner will check for compliance prior to the commencement of the exam.Curtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 2 of 11 Any breach of these requlations is considered cheating and appropriate action will be taken following University policyCurtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 3 of 11 Question 1 (Total 30 marks) The building frame shown in Figure 1 supports a rotating machine which exerts a horizontal force at the girder level, Neglect the axial and shear deformations and the weight of the columns, Assume that the girder is rigid. a annae Take E = 200 GPa, |= 10 x 10° mm‘, (a) Calculate the natural frequency of vibration (sidesway) and the natural + Period of vibration for the frame. (12 marks) Ae, Filta sme, rear tee gent 1018, 1(b) Which of the columns is subjected to higher shear force and bending moment? Explain why. mare (5 marks) 4(c) Determine the maximum dynamic shear and bending stresses in column AB. (13 marks) F (t) FIGURE 1Curtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 4 of 11 Question 2 (Total 30 Marks) The frame ABCD shown in Figure 2 is simply supported at A and encastre at C and D. Spans, section properties and loadings are as shown in the figure. 2(a) Analyse the structure by the matrix stiffness method to find moments at AB,C and D. Ignore axial shortening and all second order effects. [20 Marks} 2(b) Draw the bending moment diagram for the complete structure. The magnitude of all critical values should be provided and the sign conventions clearly shown. [6 Marks] 2c) Calculate the vertical reaction at A. [4 Marks} Note: You must clearly show all steps required for the solution. 4 4 cn 30KNimetre 240 KN oR 6c, 00, 6m - ho ) 8 metres 5m 5m Eis 200 GPa for all members ~ Te & is 300 x 10° mm; ut — ve \ FIGURE 2Curtin University of Technology Department of Givil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 5 of 11 Question 3 (Total 20 Marks) The pin jointed truss structure shown in Figure 3 is to be analysed using the flexi method. bility Dot 3(a)__ Determine the degree of statical indeterminacy of the structure. Clearly show with the aid of diagrams a suitable primary structure and comment on why this choice would be most suited to further use with the flexibility method Fs Yt wnt 2)" (5 Marks) 3(b) _The relationship between member actions, q, and global actions, Q, is q=[By:B2] Q where Q includes the redundants X. Determine the size of these matrices if all possible actions are considered. Using the notation shown and the primary structure chosen as most suitable in part (a), calculate the terms in By for the actions in the X and Y directions at joint C (ONLY) and the terms in Bg for each of the redundant actions. Assemble these terms in the B matrix. [DO NOT attempt to complete the remainder of the By matrix. Clearly show the positions of the chosen columns in the action transformation matrix, the order of terms in the action matrices and the member and global sign convention used. (15 Marks) E, A and | are constant for all members y 3 metres Grrection 4 metres 4 metres FIGURE 3Curtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 6 of 11 Question 4 (Total 15 Marks) Write notes, demonstrating your understanding and experience, on the key issues associated with structural analysis modelling of the bridge structure shown in the photographs of Figure 4(a) and 4(b). Sketch the structural model indicating nodes and members and show details such as support types and member end releases as appropriate. What loading cases should be considered? 1 Note: Make reasonable assumptions for any details which are not clearly shown in photographs. The deck is concrete - with a varying depth across the width and along the length as shown in the figure. The pier under the deck and the central column above are concrete. ‘The cable supports are anchored through the central column at the top and into anchors cast into the deck (note that the lower ends are shrouded in stainless steel covers to protect from moisture and vandals!)Curtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 7 of 11 FIGURE 4(a) — Elevation of BridgeCurtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 8 of 11 FIGURE 4 (b) - some details of bridge‘Curtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 9 of 11 Question 5 (Total 20 Marks) Draw approximate bending moment diagrams for the structures shown on the two (2) attached hand-in sheets. Diagrams should be proportionally correct and drawn ‘on the tension side. The rest of this page is intentionally BLANKCurtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 10 of 11 QUESTION 6: (Total 30 marks) 6(a) 6(b) 6(c) Identify three independent collapse mechanisms of the frame and loading shown in Figure 6. For any ONE (1) of these mechanisms calculate the plastic moment capacity M, needed to ensure that the structure will not collapse when the loads shown are applied. (10 marks) Sketch the collapse mechanisms for all combinations of the three mechanisms identified in 6(a). Use any ONE (1) of these combinations to find an additional estimate of the plastic moment capacity Mp. (10 marks) Choose the most likely of the three mechanisms you examined in 6(a) and 6(b) and draw the bending moment diagram for the structure. Use this bending moment diagram to confirm or improve your estimate of the plastic moment capacity My required for this structure. YT tO marks)Curtin University of Technology Department of Civil Engineering Structural Analysis 365 First Semester Examination June 2007 Page 11 of 11 QUESTION 7: (Total 30 marks) 7a) 7(b) The industrial frame shown in Figure 7 is made statically determinate for construction purposes by the provision of pinned connections at C, F and G. Draw neat diagrams of the following influence lines as a unit load is moved across the span ABCDE. ()) horizontal reaction at F. (ii) vertical shear force at C. (ili) bending moment at D in DE. (iv) bending moment at D in DC. Clearly indicate the sign convention that applies in each case and give the values of the critical ordinates for each of the influence lines. (22 marks) What length of ABCDE must be loaded with a uniform vertical loading to produce the maximum bending moment at D (in either of DC or DE)? Indicate your answer on a sketch and give a value in metres to one decimal place of accuracy. What sign is the bending moment? (8 marks) Elis constant 8 metres FIGURE 7 END OF EXAMINATION PAPER