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Structural Analysis Problem Set Solutions

This document outlines 5 problems for a structural analysis homework assignment. The problems involve analyzing beams, frames, and trusses using the slope deflection method to determine support reactions, member forces, and displacements. The problems involve beams with different discretization, frames with distributed loads and settlements, beams connected to trusses, and frames with given displacements. Students are to use the slope deflection method to solve for the unknown forces and displacements.

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Structural Analysis Problem Set Solutions

This document outlines 5 problems for a structural analysis homework assignment. The problems involve analyzing beams, frames, and trusses using the slope deflection method to determine support reactions, member forces, and displacements. The problems involve beams with different discretization, frames with distributed loads and settlements, beams connected to trusses, and frames with given displacements. Students are to use the slope deflection method to solve for the unknown forces and displacements.

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CE383 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

SPRING 2016

PROBLEM SET 3
Q1) For given beam with constant EI and L = 3 m, determine the support reactions by using slope deflection method and
following discretization: a) pursue a solution with two nodes at A and B; b) solve with three nodes at A, B and C; c) compare
the solutions.

B
C

Q2) Given structure is composed of frame members with same EI, and axially rigid members. Determine all support
reactions by using slope deflection method.

Q3) Given structure has constant EI = 15103 kN-m2 and axially rigid members. Besides 15 kN/m distributed load acting on
ABCD, there is a support settlement at F by an amount of 1 cm taking down the rest of the structure with it. Determine the
axial force in column CF by using slope deflection method.
15 kN/m
A

5m

F = 1 cm

2m

6m

2m

Q4) Axially rigid beam AB has E = 200 GPa and I = 510-5 m4, and the truss members BC has E = 200 GPa and A = 510-5 m2.
Use slope deflection method and determine the support reactions at A and the truss member force under the action of 10
kN force acting at B.
10 kN
6m

4m
C

Q5) Given structure is composed of rigidly connected frame members AB, BC, CD and CE that are axially rigid and with
constant EI = 3000 kN-m2. Analysis of the structure (with degrees of freedom shown in below figure) results in
D1 = 8.36610-3 m;

D2 = -7.23110-3 rad;

Calculate all support reactions and check for global equilibrium of the structure.
12 kN/m
D2

D3

D1

3m

A
1m
D

5m

3m

D3 = 3.78710-3 rad

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