Structural Analysis (CE2140)
Problem sheet 4
1. Determine the reactions and draw the shear forces and bending moment diagrams for the figure
shown below. Support B settles by 1 in and C by 0.25 in. Use slope deflection method.
2. Determine the moment over the central support and sketch the shear force and moment diagrams
for the beam shown in the figure below. E is constant. Use moment distribution method.
3. Determine the reactions at the fixed support at A and the roller at B. Support B settles 5 mm. Take
E=200 GPa and I=300*106 mm4. Use force method.
4. The simply supported beam is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the deflection at its centre
C. EI is constant.
5. Determine the support moments for the beam shown in the figure below. EI is constant.
6. Determine the reactions and draw the shear and bending moment diagrams for the beam shown
below by using the slope-deflection method.
7. Determine the reactions at the supports. EI is constant.
8. Determine the reactions at the fixed support at A and the roller at B. EI is constant.
9. Determine the reactions at the support A and D. The moment of inertia of each segment of frame is
listed in the figure. Take E=29*10^3 ksi.
10. Determine the force in member AD of the truss. The cross-sectional area of each member is shown
in the figure. Assume the members are pin connected at their ends. Take E = 29(103) ksi.
11. Determine the reactions and draw the shear and bending moment diagrams for the beam shown
below using slope-deflection method.
12. Determine the member end moments and reactions for the frame shown in fig. using slope-
deflection method.
13. Determine the reactions and draw the shear and bending moment diagrams for the beam shown in
fig. using moment distribution method.
14. Determine the member end moments and reactions for the frame shown in fig using moment
distribution method.