SUB: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS MODULE-28A

MODULE-28A
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by force
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In the force method of analysis, primary unknowns are forces. In this method compatibility
equations are written for displacement and rotations. Solving these equations, redundant
forces are calculated, redundant forces are calculated, and the remaining reactions are
evaluated by equations of equilibrium.

Step 1: Determine the degree of statically indeterminacy of the structure. Identify the
redundant that would be treated as unknowns in the analysis. Now, release the redundant one
by one so that a statically determinate structure is obtained.

Step 2: Calculate deflection corresponding to unknown redundant action in terms of unknown

and deflection due to external loads.

Step 3: Add deflection due to external loads and due to redundant and equate to the boundary
conditions, gives the redundant force.

Step 4: By using equilibrium equations calculate all other forces.

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