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: ____0.23E-14 psi____________
• In which member does the highest tensile stress occur at?
___DE_______
• The highest axial compressive stress is: ___0.85363E-001
KSI_____________
• In which member does the highest compressive stress occur at?
_____BF__

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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