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13 Determinacy and Kinematic Stability Notes Sp04
13 Determinacy and Kinematic Stability Notes Sp04
CEE 371
Kinematic or Geometric Stability [AC2:4-6] Kinematic (geometric) stability small deflection behavior. Kinematic (geometric) instability structure or part of a structure can change shape or experience appreciable deflections with little or no applied loadings and without stressing of the members ("rigid body motion"). As its name implies, geometric instability is primarily a function of geometry. It is independent of: loading stiffness of members strength of members In these regards, it differs from structural instability (buckling) which, for example in the case of elastic columns, is characterized by critical loads of the form: PEuler = 2 EI/(kL)2 which contains load (P) and stiffness (EI). We need to ensure that our computational models are kinematically stable if we are to obtain meaningful results from structural analysis by the stiffness (displacement) method. If from d = F e, if d < 0, the structural model is always unstable. This type of instability is easy to detect. Example:
d = r + m 2j d = 3 + 8 2(6) = 1
r = 3; m = 8; j =6
However, if d 0, the structural model may still be kinematically unstable. These types of instability are more difficult to recognize or detect, but several methods are available: Inspection If d = 0, can use evaluation of determinant of equilibrium equations zero value will indicate instability Build a physical model Proceed with computer analysis; if it fails, structure is unstable (singular coefficient matrix of equilibrium equations) [many programs, such as MASTAN2, issue a warning if kinematic instability is encountered; some also identify the unstable shape to help the analyst correct the model]
CEE 371
Method of Inspection Essentially, look for structures or parts of structures that can deflect freely or must deflect as a mechanism when subject to a load. A mechanism is a structure or assemblage of elements with ability to move without significant stresses (that is, experiences rigid body motion). What to look for to detect a mechanism: Parallel forces -- allow movement perpendicular to direction (see AC Figure 2-23b) Concurrent forces -- allow rotation about a point of concurrency (see AC Figure 2-23a) If a structural component is constrained in a manner that admits only parallel or concurrent forces, then it is unstable. For 2D structures, for example, we need to have at least 3 nonparallel, nonconcurrent constraining forces. Another source of possible instability is the presence of internal hinges. To inspect trusses, break them down into basic (stable) triangular elements, and then see how these are supported and connected. To inspect frames, break them down into trees without any internal hinges. Each such tree is stable within itself, so we need only see if it is supported by or connected to other trees in a stable manner. (See attached examples).
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