CE383 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

SPRING 2016

PROBLEM SET 3
Q1) For given beam with constant EI and L = 3 m, determine the support reactions by using slope deflection method and
following discretization: a) pursue a solution with two nodes at A and B; b) solve with three nodes at A, B and C; c) compare
the solutions.

B
C

Q2) Given structure is composed of frame members with same EI, and axially rigid members. Determine all support
reactions by using slope deflection method.

Q3) Given structure has constant EI = 15103 kN-m2 and axially rigid members. Besides 15 kN/m distributed load acting on
ABCD, there is a support settlement at F by an amount of 1 cm taking down the rest of the structure with it. Determine the
axial force in column CF by using slope deflection method.
15 kN/m
A

5m

F = 1 cm

2m

6m

2m

Q4) Axially rigid beam AB has E = 200 GPa and I = 510-5 m4, and the truss members BC has E = 200 GPa and A = 510-5 m2.
Use slope deflection method and determine the support reactions at A and the truss member force under the action of 10
kN force acting at B.
10 kN
6m

4m
C

Q5) Given structure is composed of rigidly connected frame members AB, BC, CD and CE that are axially rigid and with
constant EI = 3000 kN-m2. Analysis of the structure (with degrees of freedom shown in below figure) results in
D1 = 8.36610-3 m;

D2 = -7.23110-3 rad;

Calculate all support reactions and check for global equilibrium of the structure.
12 kN/m
D2

D3

D1

3m

A
1m
D

5m

3m

D3 = 3.78710-3 rad