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HD in Civil Engineering

(EG114101)

Structural Analysis B
Notes :

1. The result of this examination will not be

counted if you do not meet the minimum (CON4335)
attendance requirement governed by the
General Academic Regulations of your
programme unless approval from the
Campus Principal has been granted.
2. This paper consists of FIFTEEN (15) AY 2016/17
pages including this cover page.
Semester One Examination
3. This question paper contains FIVE (5)
questions.
4. Answer any FOUR (4) questions. 4 January 2017
5. All questions carry EQUAL marks. 13:30 pm – 15:30 pm
6. Examination data are provided for
reference.
7. Graph papers will be provided separately.
8. The use of calculators not included in the
Approved List is prohibited.
9. All symbols have their usual meaning
unless otherwise defined.

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Q.1 A truss with a pinned support at A and a roller support at C is subjected to a set
of vertical and horizontal forces as shown in Figure Q1. It is given that the
modulus of elasticity (E) is 200 GPa and the radius of each circular member is
15 mm. It is required to use “Energy Method” to determine the vertical
displacement at joint F.

(a) Determine the internal force in each member of the truss caused by the
real loads. Use negative sign (-) and positive sign (+) to indicate the
compressive the tensile force respectively. (9 marks)

(b) Determine the internal force in each member of the truss caused by the
virtual load. Use negative sign (-) and positive sign (+) to indicate the
compressive the tensile force respectively. (9 marks)

(c) Calculate the vertical displacement of joint F. (7 marks)

[ Note : All calculated forces must be summarized in Table Q1 ]

50 kN

30 kN D E
F

4m

A B
C

4m 4m 4m

Figure Q1

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Q.2 An indeterminate beam AB with constant EI subjected to external loads as

shown in Figure Q2 has fixed supports at A and B. Analyze the beam by using
“Flexibility Method” in terms of P, L and EI.

(Assume P is equal to w × L and the horizontal force at supports A and B is

ZERO)

(a) State the degree of statical indeterminacy. (2 marks)

(b) Sketch the primary structure for the beam by taking moment restraints at A
and B as redundants. (4 marks)

(c) Determine the reactions at supports A and B in terms of P and L. (19 marks)

Figure Q2

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Q.3 A continuous beam with varying flexural rigidity (EI) is subjected to external
loads as shown in Figure Q3. The beam has a fixed support at A and roller
supports at B, C and D. Analyze the continuous beam by using “Moment
Distribution Method”.

(a) Find distribution factors at all joints. (4 marks)

(b) Determine the fixed end moments at the supports. (6 marks)

(c) Calculate the distributed and carry over moments. Hence find the final
end moments. (11marks)

(d) Determine all support reactions and draw the Free Body Diagram of
each member. (4 marks)

[Note: The calculations can be considered complete when the Balancing

Moments (Distributed Moments) are less than 0.1 kNm]

40 kN
20 kN/m 20 kN/m

A B C D
3EI 3EI 7EI

6m 2m 4m 6m

Figure Q3

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Q.4 A propped cantilever beam AB is subjected to an external load as shown in

Figure Q4. The beam has a roller support at A and a fixed support at B. The
labeled degree of freedoms and the relative flexural rigidities of the beam are
shown in the figure. Given that modulus of elasticity (E) is 200 GPa and the
moment of inertia (I) is 400*10-6 m4. Use the “Stiffness Method” to determine:

(a) the fixed end member forces; (4 marks)

(b) the known load and displacement vectors of the structure; (2 marks)

(c) the structure stiffness matrices in terms of EI; (5 marks)

(d) the unknown displacements at joints A in terms of EI; (4 marks)

(e) the support reactions; and (4 marks)

(f) the bending moment and shear force diagrams. (6 marks)

3 1

4 2
24 kN/m

A ( EI ) B

5m 5m

Figure Q4

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Q.5 A beam ABCD has a pinned support at B and a roller support at C subjected to
the loads as shown in Figure Q5. The flexural rigidity EI of the beam is
constant over the entire length. It is required to use “Energy Method” to
determine the vertical deflection at point D.

(a) Draw the shear force and bending moment diagram of the beam ABCD
caused by real loads. Indicate in the diagram all the equations of the
bending moment M(x) and the relevant coordinate system(s) adopted.
(9 marks)

(b) Draw the shear force and bending moment diagram of the beam ABCD
caused by virtual load of 1 kN at point D. Indicate in the diagram the
equations of the bending moment m(x) and the relevant coordinate
system(s) adopted. (9 marks)

(c) Use Method of Virtual Work to determine the vertical deflection at point
D if the flexural rigidity EI = 20500 kNm2. (7 marks)

48kN
20kN/m

A B C D

2m 10m 5m

Figure Q5

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You MUST complete the following table and attach in your answer book
for answering question Q.1
Programme Code : EG114101
Programme Title : Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
Module Code : CON4335
Module Title : Structural Analysis B

Student Name : _______________________________________

Student I.D. No. : _______________________________________

Table Q1

Member N (kN) n (kN) L (m) NnL

AB
BC
AD
AE
BE
CE
CF
DE
EF
Σ=

All notations bear their usual meanings.

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[A1] Beam Deflection Table

Reproduced from “ Statics and Strength of Materials ” by H.W. Morrow (1993), Prentice Hall

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[A2] Beam Deflection Table

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[A3] Beam Deflection Table

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[A4] Beam Deflection Table

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[A5] Beam Deflection Table

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[B] Fixed End Moment

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[C] Stiffness Matrix:

(a) For Beam Element

 12 EI 6 EI 12 EI 6 EI 
 L3 −
L2 L3 L2 
 6 EI 4 EI 6 EI 2 EI 
 2 − 2 
k= L L L L 
− 12 EI 6 EI
− 2
12 EI
− 2 
6 EI
 L3 L L3 L
 6 EI 2 EI 6 EI 4 EI 
 2 − 2 
 L L L L 

(b) For Frame Element in Local Coordinate System

 AE AE 
 L 0 0 − 0 0 
L
 12 EI 6 EI 12 EI 6 EI 
 0 0 − 
 L3 L2 L3 L2 
 0 6 EI 4 EI
0
6 EI
− 2
2 EI 
 L2 L L L 
k= 
AE AE
− 0 0 0 0 
 L L 
 0 12 EI 6 EI 12 EI 6 EI 
− − 0 − 2
 L3 L2 L3 L 
 6 EI 2 EI 6 EI 4 EI 
 0 0 − 2 
 L2 L L L 

(c) For Frame Element in Global Coordinate System

  AE 2 12 EI 2   AE 12 EI  6 EI  AE 2 12 EI 2   AE 12 EI  6 EI 
  L λx + 3 λ y   − 3 λ x λ y − 2 λy − λx + 3 λ y  −  − 3 λ x λ y − 2 λy 
  L   L L  L  L L   L L  L 
      AE 12 EI   AE 2 12 EI 2  6 EI
λ x 
AE 12 EI AE 2 12 EI 2 6 EI
  L − L3 λ x λ y 
 L
λ y + 3 λx 
L  L2
λx −
 L
− 3 λ x λ y
L 
−
 L
λ y + 3 λx 
L  L2
 6 EI 6 EI 4 EI 6 EI 6 EI 2 EI 
 − 2 λy λx λ y − λ x
k=  L L2 L L2 L2 L 
  AE 2 12 EI 2   AE 12 EI  6 EI  AE 2 12 EI 2   AE 12 EI  6 EI 
−  λx + 3 λ y  −  − 3 λ x λ y λy  λx + 3 λ y   − 3 λ x λ y λy 
  L L   L L  L2  L L   L L  L 2

  AE 12 EI   AE 2 12 EI 2  6 EI  AE 12 EI   AE 2 12 EI 2  6 EI 
 −  L − L3 λ x λ y − λ y + 3 λx  − 2 λx  − 3 λ x λ y  λ y + 3 λx  − 2 λx 
    L L  L  L L   L L  L 
 6 EI 6 EI 2 EI 6 EI 6 EI 4 EI 
− 2 λy λx λ y − λ x
 L L2 L L2 L2 L 

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(d) Transformation Matrix (T)

 λx λy 0 0 0 0
− λ λx 0 0 0 0
 y
 0 0 1 0 0 0
 
 0 0 0 λx λy 0
 0 0 0 − λy λx 0
 
 0 0 0 0 0 1 

xF − xN y − yN
λx = cos θ x = , λ y = cos θ y = F
L L

Note: All symbols bear their usual meanings in stiffness method.

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