Chapter 3 Exercises

Chapter 3

Exercises

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The global nodal displacements

at node 2 have been determined
to be d2x = 0.1 in and d2y = 0.2 in.
For the bar element (frame)
shown, determine the local 𝑥ො
displacement at node 2.

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For the bar element shown, evaluate the global stiffness

matrix with respect to the x-y coordinate system. Let the bar’s
cross-sectional area equal 2 in2, length equal 60 in, and
modulus of elasticity equal 30×106 psi. The angle the bar
makes with the x-axis is 30ᵒ.

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The global stiffness matrix with respect to the x-y coordinate system is

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For the bar shown, determine the axial stress. Let A = 4×104
m2, E = 210 GPa, and L = 2 m, and let the angle between x
and 𝑥ො be 60ᵒ. Assume the global displacements have been
previously determined to be d1x = 0.25 mm, d1y = 0.0, d2x =
0.50 mm, and d2y = 0.75 mm.

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From Eq. of Stress for a Bar in x-y Plane

 = 60ᵒ, so

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For the plane truss composed of the three elements shown in the figure
subjected to a downward force of 10,000 lb applied at node 1, determine
the x and y displacements at node 1 and the stresses in each element. Let
E = 30×106 psi and A= 2 in.2 for all elements. The lengths of the
elements are shown in the figure.
Transformation Boundary
angles: Conditions:
1 2 1 = 90ᵒ ❑ Node 2:
d2x = 0 and d2y = 0
2 = 45ᵒ
❑ Node 3:
3
3 = 0ᵒ d3x = 0 and d3y = 0
❑ Node 4:
d4x = 0 and d4y = 0
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For element 1:

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For element 2:

For element 3:

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For the two-bar truss shown, determine the displacement in the y direction
of node 1 and the axial force in each element. A force of P = 1000 kN is
applied at node 1 in the positive y direction while node 1 settles an amount
 = 50 mm in the negative x direction. Let E = 210 GPa and A = 6×10-4 m2
for each element. The lengths of the elements are shown in the figure.
Transformation Boundary
angles: Conditions:
1 = 53ᵒ ❑ Node 1:
d1x = -0.05 m and d1y = ?
2 = 90ᵒ
❑ Node 2:
d2x = 0 and d2y = 0
❑ Node 3:
d3x = 0 and d3y = 0
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For element 1:

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For element 2:

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Substitute boundary conditions

Substitute: P = 1000 kN and  = -0.05 m

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