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Structural Analysis Homework #2

This homework assignment asks students to calculate support reactions for two beam structure problems using structural analysis software like RISA 2D. It provides default material properties to assume for the analysis, including modulus of elasticity E, cross-sectional area A, and moment of inertia I, in both metric and English units. Students are also instructed to try varying the material properties to observe how it influences displacement and rotation results for statically determinate structures.

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Structural Analysis Homework #2

This homework assignment asks students to calculate support reactions for two beam structure problems using structural analysis software like RISA 2D. It provides default material properties to assume for the analysis, including modulus of elasticity E, cross-sectional area A, and moment of inertia I, in both metric and English units. Students are also instructed to try varying the material properties to observe how it influences displacement and rotation results for statically determinate structures.

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CE 382 – Structural Analysis

Homework Assignment #2
Due Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017

Calculate the support reactions for the given structures. Solve the beam structure problem;
second problem on the following page, using the RISA 2D program or any other structural
analysis software at your disposal. (Each problem is worth four points; computer analysis is
worth two points.)

NOTE: Structural analysis programs require material data input. If there is no such data with
your problem, simply assume the following values:

E = 200 kN/mm2

A = 2000 mm2 Metric units

I = 4 x 108 mm4 = 4e8 mm4

E = 30000 ksi

A = 10 in2 English units

I = 500 in4

As you have previously learned, the material properties do not influence force or moment
results for statically determinate structures. However, they do have a pronounced influence
on the displacement and rotation results. Feel free to try other nonzero material property values
to verify this fact.
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