Graded Assignment 1

Question 1:

AB = BC = DE = EF = FG = AD = BE = CF = GH = 20 ft
Loads: P1 = 700 lb
P2 = 900 lb
The cross-section area for the horizontal members is equal to 8 in2 and they are
made of aluminum while for the other members the area is equal to 10 in2 and they
are made of steel.
Eal = 95,000 ksi, and Est = 28,000 ksi; with Poisson’s ratio equal to 0.3
Required:

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 1- Plot the deformed and undeformed shape of the truss
2- List the reaction forces on each node.
3- List the nodal displacement at each node.
4- List the axial forces and stresses in each member.
5- Answer the following (with suitable units):
 The highest axial tensile stress is: ________________
0 Psi
 In which member does the highest tensile stress occur at? __________
AD
 The highest axial compressive stress is: ________________
85.363 Psi
 In which member does the highest compressive stress occur at? _______
DE

Question 2:
Consider the four bar truss shown in the figure. For the given data, plot and list the
Axial Stress in each element, and the Nodal displacement. Also find the reaction
forces.

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