ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY

ADDIS ABABA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Theory of structures II (CENG 2502)

Date: April 20, 2013

Mid Semester Exam

Time Allowed: 3 Hrs.

INSTRUCTION:
Attempt all Questions.

Part I: Basic concepts and Definitions

1. What are the basic assumptions for the derivation of slope deflection equation?
2. Define the following terms
a) kinematic indeterminacy
b) Fixed End Moments /FEM/
3. List the necessary steps for the analysis of indeterminate structures using slope deflection
method.
Part II:
4. Discuss the degree of kinematic indeterminacy for the trusses as shown in fig 1 below.

Plane Truss
Fig 1 (a)

Fig 1 (b)

5. For the structures as shown in fig 2, discuss the degree of kinematic indeterminacy.
a) Consider axial deformation
b) Neglect axial deformation

Fig 2 (b)

Fig 2 (a)
Fig 2 (c)
6. For the frame as shown in fig 3, Using slope deflection method, determine the internal
moments at the joints ,if support C sinks by 20mm. EI = 3x106KN.m2 .Draw the Shear
force and Bending moment Diagrams,

Fig 3
7. Analysis the frame shown in Fig 4, by using slope
deflection method.

Fig 4