CE323 INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

ASSIGNED PROBLEMS #1 / (NO SUBMISSION)

NAME: GRADE:
1. Investigate the determinacy and stability of the structures below.

Di:
De:
Dtotal:

Di:
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Dtotal:

Di:
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Dtotal:

No hinge on
the frame
truss
frame

Di:
De:
Dtotal:

Bracing (truss members)

Di:
De:
Dtotal:

Q2. For the frame shown calculate reactions and draw shear force, axial force and bending moment diagrams.
Q3. Determine the bar forces for the truss shown.
10 kN 15 kN

Q4. A three hinged arch has a parabolic part AB and a straight part BD as shown. Calculate the internal forces
(shear, moment, normal force) at section F where x = 3m.
B

3m 10 kN

F C
3 kN
E
3m y

A x D
2m 5m 4m 4m
3m

Q5. Cable CDE is supported by a truss at C and member EF and cable EG at E. The point D has known
coordinates. Determine:
 i. the maximum cable tension in CDE
ii. the tension in cable EG
iii. the axial force in member AB of the truss
4m 4m
4 kN/m
B
3m 10 m 6m

2m A C
E
2m
D

6m

F G
3m 2m