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    This document summarizes the formulation of equations of equilibrium for an A-frame structure using the principle of virtual displacement. It shows (a) the A-frame structure in equilibrium, (b) the virtual displacements of points on the structure, and (c) the corresponding free body diagrams. The document then derives the equation of equilibrium (d) by equating the virtual work of the external and internal forces to zero.

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    This document summarizes the formulation of equations of equilibrium for an A-frame structure using the principle of virtual displacement. It shows (a) the A-frame structure in equilibrium, (b) the virtual displacements of points on the structure, and (c) the corresponding free body diagrams. The document then derives the equation of equilibrium (d) by equating the virtual work of the external and internal forces to zero.

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    34 Dynamics of structures

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    , {a + 26lsinOES

    (b)

    (c)

    Figure E2.4 Formulation of the equations of equilibrium by tfie principle of virtual displacement:
    (a) A-frame in equilibrium; (b) virural displacements; (c) free body diagrams.

    In a similar manner, the horizontal distance of B from A is (a + b)cos @, and changes by


    -(a blsin1 S@. The horizontal distance to D from a vertical axis at A is a cos / and this changes
    +
    by -asin1Sg as @ increases by d@. The horizootal distance to E from the vertical axis at A is
    (a+Zblcosfl. This changes by -(a+2blsinf 30.
    Since we have replaced the spring by a pair of forces, the resulting system consists of rigid
    bodies and the simpler form of the virtual work equation (Eq. 2.721can be used, giving

    *W(a+ 6)cosddd * X(-asindddl + X(a + Zblsir,s 6S * H{a * D)sinddd : 0 (c)

    Equation c gives

    *:Wcotd*"# (d)

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