CVEN2303 Structural Analysis and Modelling

Demonstration 3 Questions

Question 1:

For the truss shown below (all dimensions in meter), use the principle of virtual work to calculate the
horizontal displacement of B and the vertical displacement of C.
E = 2 00 GPa
A = 500 mm2

The internal forces due to the loading are:

Question 2:

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the horizontal displacement at C. Ignore the effect of
internal axial actions when calculating the work.
P
C
E
L
B M= PL
D
L

A
2L 2L
Question 3:

How much are points F and C getting closer to each other under the applied load? Consider the effect of
axial loads only in the diagonal members.

Question 4:
In the truss the bars undergo distortions of
e1 = ‐0.25 mm
e2 = +5.20 mm
e3 = ‐3.25 mm
e4 = ‐1.0 mm
e5 = +3.25 mm
By the method of virtual forces find
(i) The horizontal displacement of point C
(ii) The horizontal displacement of point B.
 Question 5:
Using the principle of virtual forces, for the truss shown below:
a) Calculate horizontal displacement of joint B;
b) Calculate horizontal displacement of support D.

E = 2 ×105 MPa
A1-4 = 3000 mm2
A5 = 4000 mm2

Question 6:
(i) For the truss shown calculate horizontal and vertical displacement of point D by using The Method of
Virtual Work.
(ii) If the member CD is initially 5 mm short, find the horizontal and vertical displacement of joint D.

E = 2 ×105 MPa
A1,3,4 = 100 mm2
A2,5 = 150 mm2
Question 7:
(i) Calculate horizontal displacement of joint A;
(ii) Calculate horizontal displacement of support B.
(iii) If the temperature of bar CD is increased by 70oC, calculate by how much this would change the
displacement obtained in (i). Assume α = 12e‐6.

E = 2 ×108 kPa
A1-9 = 300×10-6 m2

Question 8:
Determine the vertical displacement of joint B. Use the method of virtual work.

E = 2 ×108 kPa
A = 400×10-6 m2

E = 2 ×105 MPa
A1-8 = 100×10-6 m2
Question 9:
Determine the vertical displacement of joint C of the truss. Use the method of virtual work.

E = 2 ×108 kPa
A = 300×10-6 m2

Question 10:

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the horizontal displacement at D. Ignore the effect of
internal axial actions when calculating the work.

Question 11:

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the vertical displacement at D.

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the horizontal displacement at B. Ignore the effect of
internal axial actions when calculating the work.

Question 13:

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the horizontal displacement at B. Ignore the effect of
internal axial actions when calculating the work.

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Question 14:

Apply the principles of virtual work to calculate the vertical displacement at B and rotation at A.
Hint: to calculate the rotation we need to apply a virtual moment.