University of Khartoum

Faculty of Engineering
Civil Engineering Department
5th Year First Semester Exam
Subject: Theory of Structure (CE 510)

Date: 18 /01/2011 Time= 3 hours

Total marks = 70
For each question half of the marks allocated for demonstrating detailed steps for
assembling correct structure global matrix and correct load vector.

Section A: Answer All Questions

Q1. Marks (20)
Analyze the frame shown in Figure 1 using Stiffness method.
Include axial deformation in all members.
E is constant for all members.
Section properties:

member Area Moment of

Inertia*
1 A I
2 2A 4I

* A=0.04 m2 , I=0.0004/3 m4 ⇒ A=300I

Y
40kN

3
2.4 m
2
10 kN
2

1
1 4m

1 X

3.2 m

Figure 1
Q2: Marks (20)
Using matrix displacement method, analyze the truss shown in Figure 2, if the member BC is
made 0.01m too short before placing it in the truss. Assume AE=300 kN for all members.

Figure 2

Q3: Marks (10)

Using matrix displacement method find rotational displacements at A & B and transitional
displacement @ C of the simple supported beam shown in Figure 3. EI is constant.

Figure 3
Section B: Answer one of the following Questions
Q4: Marks (20)

Using matrix displacement method, analyze the continuous beam shown in Figure 4. EI is
constant.

Figure 4
Q5: Marks (20)
Using matrix displacement method analyze the truss shown in Figure 5. The sectional area
(A) for members 1 & 3 = 15cm2 and 20 cm2 for member 3. E = 2×105 N / mm2

Figure 5