CE410 Computers Applications 2019-2020 Assigned: April-24-2020

Due: May- 3- 2020

HW #1- Trusses
Q1) For the truss elements shown in Figure (1), the global displacements have been determined
to be u1 = 0.5 in., v1 = 0.0, u2 = 0.25 in., and v2 = 0.75 in. Determine the local x
displacements at each end of the bars.
Let E = 12 x 106 psi, A = 0.5 in2, and L = 60 in. for each element.

Figure (1)

Q2) For the plane truss shown in Figure (2), node 2 settles an amount δ = 0.05 in. Determine the
forces and stresses in each element due to this settlement. Determine if the members are in
Tension T or Compression C.
Let E = 30 x 106 psi and A = 2 in2 for each element.

Figure (2)

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CE410 Computers Applications 2019-2020 Assigned: April-24-2020
Due: May- 3- 2020

Q3) Find the horizontal and vertical displacements of node 1 for the truss shown in Figure 3.
Assume AE is the same for each element.

Figure (3)

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