Abad, Ceddrick John Adriane A.

April 28, 2015

CE132P/B2

Engr. Dy Hianto

Determinate structures are analyzed just by the use of basic equilibrium equations. By
this analysis, the unknown reactions are found for the further determination of stresses.
Redundant or Indeterminate structures are not capable of being analyzed by mere use of basic
equilibrium equations. Along with the basic equilibrium equations, some extra conditions are
required to be used like compatibility conditions of deformations to get the unknown reactions
for drawing bending moment and shear force diagrams.

Statically indeterminate structures, if properly designed, have the capacity for

redistributing loads when certain structural elements become overstressed or collapse in cases of
over loads due to earthquakes, tornadoes, impact, or other events. The design of indeterminate
structures are lighter, more rigid and overall have an increase of factor safety. In contrast with
these, the settling of a support in a fixed beam causes bending moments that are additional to
those produced by the loads, a serious problem in areas prone to subsidence. Another
disadvantage is that its analysis requires the calculation of displacements so that its crosssectional dimensions are required at the outset. The design of such structure therefore becomes a
matter of trial and error.

In determinate structures, external forces can be easily solved using equation of statics alone.
Bending moment of shear force at any section is independent of the material property of the
structure. Also the bending moment and shear force at any section is independent of the section
or moment of inertia. In this type of structure, temperature variations do not cause stresses and
no stresses are caused due to lack of fit. Lastly, extra conditions like compatibility of
displacements are not required to analyze the structure.