University of Technology

Building and Construction Engineering Department

Final Exam 2015/2016
Class: Fourth year
Subject: Theory of Structures II
Time: 90 min
Branch: Structural
Date: 26/1/2016
Examiner:

(Attempt TWO Questions Only)

Q1:

The truss shown is subjected to external loading. Determine the displacement components
of the free node, the reaction force components. The elements have modulus of elasticity
5

E=210 MPa

A=1500 mm

and cross-sectional areas

30O
3

45O

1
m

Q2:

For the beam shown, determine the displacements and slopes at the nodes, forces
in each element, and reactions at the supports. E = 1.4 x 106 psi, I = 2.4 in4
100
lb
k=200
/in.

Q3:

Consider the four-spring system shown. The spring constant k = 200 kN/m and the
displacement = 20 mm. Determine the displacement and forces of each node
and the element displacements and forces for the specified conditions.
1

1
k

2
k

3
k

F5

k
d