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Lecture Notes on Structural Theory (CE 131) WEEK 1

Answers

Prob. 1 – 3 (10 pts each). Classify each of the structures as statically determinate, statically
indeterminate, or unstable. If indeterminate, specify the degree of indeterminacy.

1)

a) r = 6; 3 + ec = 3+0 = 3; r > 3 + ec ; ie = 6-3=3 structure is statically indeterminate to the 3rd degree

b) r = 4; 3 + ec = 3+0 = 3; r> 3 + ec; ie = 4-3=1 structure is statically indeterminate to the 1st degree
c) r = 3; 3 + ec = 3+0 = 3; r = 3 + ec structure is statically determinate
d) r = 4; 3 + ec = 3+1 = 4; r = 3 + ec structure is statically determinate

2)

a) r = 3; 3 + ec = 3+0 = 3; r = 3 + ec structure is statically determinate

b) r = 5; 3 + ec = 3+0 = 3; r>3 + ec; ie = 5-3=2 structure is statically indeterminate to the 2nd degree
c) r = 4; 3 + ec = 3+1 = 4; r = 3 + ec structure is statically determinate
d) r = 7; 3 + ec = 3+1+2 = 6; r > 3 + ec ; ie = 7-6=1 structure is statically indeterminate to the 1st degree
e) r = 5; 3 + ec = 3+1= 4; r > 3 + ec ; ie = 5-4=1 structure is statically indeterminate to the 1st degree

3)

a) r = 4; 3 + ec = 3+0 = 3; r > 3 + ec ; ie = 4-3=1 structure is statically indeterminate to the 1st degree

b) r = 4; 3 + ec = 3+2 = 5; r < 3 + ec structure is unstable
c) r = 6; 3 + ec = 3+0 = 3; r > 3 + ec ; ie = 6-3=3 structure is statically indeterminate to the 3rd degree
d) r = 6; 3 + ec = 3+3 = 6; r = 3 + ec structure is statically determinate

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Prob. 4

RBH

REV

RAH

RAV

Considering member DE

∑ 𝑀𝐷 = 0
6𝑅𝐸𝑉 = 5(6)(3)
𝑹𝑬𝑽 = 𝟏𝟓𝒌 directed as shown

Considering the whole structure

∑ 𝐹𝑣 = 0
𝑅𝐴𝑉 = 5(6) + +20 + 9(10)(0.5) − 15
𝑹𝑨𝑽 = 𝟖𝟎𝒌 directed as shown

∑ 𝑀𝐴 = 0

8𝑅𝐵𝐻 + 15(16) = 20(10) + 9(10)(0.5)(10⁄3) +5(6)(13)

𝑹𝑩𝑯 = 𝟔𝟐. 𝟓𝒌 directed as shown

∑ 𝐹𝑣 = 0
𝑅𝐴𝐻 = 𝑅𝐵𝐻
𝑹𝑨𝑯 = 𝟔𝟐. 𝟓𝒌 directed as shown

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Prob. 5

REH
ME
REV
RAV RCV

Considering member AB

∑ 𝑀𝐵 = 0
6𝑅𝐴𝑉 = 4(6)(3) + 2(6)(0.5)(6⁄3)
𝑹𝑬𝑽 = 𝟏𝟒𝒌 directed as shown

Considering the structure ABCD

∑ 𝑀𝐷 = 0
12
14(16) + 𝑅𝐶𝑉 (4) = 4(12)(10) + 4(12)(0.5) ( + 4)
3
𝑹𝑪𝑽 = 𝟏𝟏𝟐𝒌 directed as shown

Considering the whole structure

∑ 𝐹𝑣 = 0
14 + 112 + 𝑅𝐸𝑉 = 4(12) + 4(12)(0.5) + 40
𝑹𝑬𝑽 = −𝟏𝟒𝒌
𝑹𝑬𝑽 = 𝟏𝟒𝒌 directed downward
𝑹𝑬𝑯 = 𝟎𝒌 (no horizontal load)

Considering member DE

∑ 𝑀𝐷 = 0
𝑀𝐸 = −14(4)
𝑹𝑩𝑯 = −𝟓𝟔𝒌−𝒇𝒕
𝑹𝑩𝑯 = 𝟓𝟔𝒌−𝒇𝒕 CCW

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Prob. 6 W =-0.3x3+2x +10 ( in kN/m)

W (kN/m)

6m

Solution already given

Prob. 7 (20 pts). The support at A prevents rotation and horizontal displacement but permits vertical
displacement. The shear plate at B is assumed to act as a hinge. Determine the moment at A and the
reactions at C and D.

MA
RAH

RCV RDV

Considering member AB

∑ 𝑀𝐵 = 0
𝑀𝐴 (4) + 4(3) = 0
𝑴𝑨 = −𝟏𝟐𝒌−𝒇𝒕
𝑴𝑨 = 𝟏𝟐𝒌−𝒇𝒕 CW

Considering the whole structure

∑ 𝑀𝐷 = 0
6𝑅𝐶𝑉 = −12 + 4(13) + 2
𝑹𝑪𝑽 = 𝟕𝒌𝑵 directed as shown

∑ 𝐹𝑣 = 0
𝑅𝐷𝑉 + 4 = 7
𝑹𝑫𝑽 = 𝟑𝒌𝑵 directed as shown

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Prob. 8 (20 pts). A timber member supported by three steel links to a concrete frame has to carry the
loads as shown. (a) Calculate the reactions at support A. (b) Determine the axial forces in all links.
Indicate if each link is in compression or tension.

RAH

MA
Considering the whole structure RAV

∑ 𝑀𝐴 = 0
𝑀𝐴 + 20(22) = 3(24)(12 + 2 + 2)
𝑴𝑨 = 𝟕𝟏𝟐 𝒌 − 𝒇𝒕 directed as shown

∑ 𝐹𝐻 = 0
𝑹𝑨𝑯 = 𝟐𝟎 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐧

∑ 𝐹𝑉 = 0
𝑅𝐴𝑉 = 3(24)
𝑹𝑨𝑽 = 𝟕𝟐 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑠 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤𝑛

To solve the forces in the linkages, we isolate and draw the FBD of the timber as shown below. Note that
the linkages will only develop axial forces because their loads are applied only to their hinged joints. For
ease of solving, the force in link BF is decomposed into vertical and horizontal components as shown by
the dashed arrowed lines. This has to be done because, by inspection, we know that the only force
resisting the 20kips horizontal load is the horizontal component of force F BF.

FDE FCG

ɵ FBF(H)

FBF(V) FBF
tanɵ = 11/8 ; ɵ=53.973o

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∑ 𝐹𝐻 = 0
𝐹𝐵𝐹 𝑐𝑜𝑠(53.973) = 20
𝑭𝑩𝑭 = 𝟑𝟒𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (compression)

∑ 𝑀𝐸 = 0
8𝐹𝐶𝐺 = 34[sin(53.973)](4)
𝑭𝑪𝑮 = 𝟏𝟑. 𝟕𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏)

∑ 𝐹𝑉 = 0
𝐹𝐷𝐸 + 34 sin(53.973) = 13.75 + 3(24)
𝑭𝑫𝑬 = 𝟓𝟖. 𝟐𝟓 𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒔 (𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏)

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