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Module
4

aSSIGNMENT
ASS

A. Conceptual and conventional questions:

l. What is a framed structure? List its applications.
2. Define and differentiate between
(i) plane frame and space frame,
(ii) statically determinate and statically indeterminate frame,
(iii) perfect, deficient and redundant frame.
3. What distinguishes a roller support from a hinged support?
4. State the assumptions made while making an analysis of a framed structure.
5. Name the different methods of finding out the forces in the members of a perfect frame. Which
one is used where and why?
6. Which one of the followings is a redundant fr�!Je and what is its degree of redundancy?
p Q

(a) (b)
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Fig. 5.41 5 Marks
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Engineering Mechanics

Outline the steps involved while making an analysis of a simple truss by the (i) method of
joints, and (ii) method of sections.
How will you find the forces in the members of truss joint by graphical method. Illustrate with
an exqmple.
9. With rMerence to the trusses shown in Fig. 5.42, identity the members which will not be subjected
to any force.
C F E D

A !---+----+-------ill
G H
p p Q
(a) (b)
Fig. 5.42
10. Determine the magnitude and nature of forces in members of the truss loaded and supported
as shown in Fig. 5.43.
l---2 m "I" 3m "I" 2 rn --1
A-=------+B------�C--�D

F-----E-----soo N

1000N SOON
Fig. 5.43
11. Determine the magnitude and nature of forces in the various members of the truss loaded and
supported as shown in Fig. 5.44.

2kN

2kN 2kN

lkN E F lkN

30"
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2kN 2kN in the mer
Fig. 5.44 Fig. 5.45 8. The ..........
12. Determine the forces in each member of the cantilever truss loaded as shown in Fig. 5.45. framed stJ:
13. Make calculations for the forces induced in various members of a truss which has been loaded 9. If only a si
and supported as shown in Fig. 5.46.

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1. Define a framed structure.
2. Give two examples of applications of framed structures.
3. What are the usual cross-sectional shapes of members in a framed structure?
4. Why are members in a framed structure called two-force members?
5. Differentiate between a plane frame and a space frame.
6. What is a truss?
7. State the assumption made about the location of loads in a truss.
8. Define a perfect frame and give its mathematical condition relating members and joints.
9. What is the equation for a perfect frame relating the number of members and number of joints?
10. Explain what is meant by a deficient frame.
11. Explain what is meant by a redundant frame.
12. Explain what is meant by a perfect frame.
13. Give one example each of a perfect, deficient, and redundant frame.
14. Name the two types of supports generally used for trusses and frames.
15. List any three assumptions made in the analysis of a frame.
16. What are the two analytical methods used for analysis of trusses?
17. Write the equilibrium equations used in the method of joints for plane trusses.
18. Write the equilibrium equations used in the method of joints for space trusses.
19. Explain the term tensile member.
20. With reference to truss shown in the figure, identify the members which are not subjected to any force.

21. With reference to truss shown in the figure, identify the members which are not subjected to any force.

22. With reference to truss shown in the figure, identify the members which are not subjected to any force.
23. Examine the truss given in the diagram. Determine whether it is a deficient, perfect, or redundant frame.

1. Determine the forces in all the members of the truss with the loading and support system shown in the
figure.

2. Determine the reactions and the forces in members AE, ED and CD of the triangular truss supporting
two loads as shown in the figure.

3. A cantilever truss of Warren type is loaded as shown in the figure. Use the method of sections or the
method of joints to find the forces members AE and ED of the truss.
4. Determine the forces in all the members DE, CD and CB of the truss loaded and supported as shown in
the figure.

5. Determine the forces in members EF and EC of the truss loaded and supported as shown in the figure.

1. Determine the reactions and the forces in members AB, BC, EB and BD of the triangular truss
supporting two loads as shown in the figure. (10)
2. A cantilever truss of Warren type is loaded as shown in the figure. Use the method of sections or the
method of joints to find the forces on members AB, BC, CD and BD of the truss.

3. Determine the forces in all the members AB, BE, CB and AE of the truss loaded and supported as shown
in the figure.

4. Determine the forces in members AB, AF, BE and BF of the truss loaded and supported as shown in the
figure.