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Determinacy SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 1

The equilibrium equations provide both the necessary and sufficient Classify each of the beams shown as statically determinate or statically
conditions for equilibrium. indeterminate. If statically indeterminate, report the number of degrees
of indeterminacy. The beams are subjected to external loadings that are
assumed to be known and can act anywhere on the beams.
r = 3n, statically determinate
r > 3n, statically indeterminate
(a) (c)

where:
r = number of force and moment reactions
n = number of parts
(b) (d)

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SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 2 SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 3

Classify each of the pin-connected structures shown as statically
determinate or statically indeterminate. If statically indeterminate,
report the number of degrees of indeterminacy. The structures are
subjected to external loadings that are assumed to be known and can
act anywhere on the beams.
Classify each of the pin-connected structures shown as statically
determinate or statically indeterminate. If statically indeterminate,
report the number of degrees of indeterminacy. The structures are
subjected to external loadings that are assumed to be known and can
act anywhere on the beams.

(a)

(b) (a) (b)

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SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 4 Stability

Classify each of the frames shown as statically determinate or statically The equilibrium equations provide both the necessary and sufficient
indeterminate. If statically indeterminate, report the number of degrees conditions for equilibrium.
of indeterminacy. The frames are subjected to external loadings that are
assumed to be known and can act anywhere on the beams.
r < 3n, unstable
r > 3n, unstable **

** if member reactions are concurrent or parallel or some of

the components form a collapsible mechanism
where:
r = number of force and moment reactions
n = number of parts
(a) (b)

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SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 1 Algebraic Analysis of Coplanar Force Systems

Classify the structure as stable or unstable. The structures are subjected The equilibrium equations for concurrent-, nonconcurrent-, and parallel-
to arbitrary external loadings that are assumed to be known. coplanar forces systems are:

S Fx = 0
(a) (c)
S Fy = 0
(b)
SM=0
(d)

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SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 1 SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 2

Determine the reactions on the beam shown. The compound beam shown is fixed at A. Determine the reactions at A,
B, and C. Assume that the connection at B is a pin and C is a roller.

270 kN
0.3m
6.80 kN-m 6 kN/m
60°
8 kN-m
A
B
A B C
3.0m 1.2m 2.1m
6.0m 4.5m

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SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 3 SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 3

The side girder supports the boat and deck. An idealized model of this
girder is shown in the next slide, where it can be assumed A is a roller 1.6m 1.8m 2.0m
and B is a pin. Using a local code the anticipated deck loading
transmitted to the girder is 6 kN/m. Wind exerts a resultant horizontal
6 kN/m
force of 4 kN as shown, and the mass of the boat that is supported by
the girder is 23 Mg. The boat’s mass center is at G. Determine the 4 kN
reactions at the supports. 0.3m
G A B

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SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 4 SAMPLE PROBLEM NO. 4

The side of the building is subjected to a wind loading that creates a 2m

uniform normal pressure of 15 kPa on the windward side and a suction 2m
pressure of 5 kPa on the leeward side. Determine the horizontal and B
vertical components of reaction at the pin connections A, B, and C of
the supporting gable arch. 3m

3m
C

4m
A 3m
4m 3m
wind

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