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UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA

TEST 1
SEMESTER I
SESSION 2021/2022

COURSE : STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

CODE : DAC 21703

PROGRAM : DAA

EXAMINATION DATE : NOVEMBER 2021

TIME : 1 HOUR

INSTRUCTION : ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

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Q1 A truss is subjected to the external loads as shown in Figure Q1 .

(i) How a truss can be considered as statically determinate or statically indeterminate.
(2 marks)

(ii) Determine the determinancy of the structure.

(3 marks)

(iii) Calculate the support reaction at point A and C.

(3 marks)

(iv) By using method of inspection, determine the internal forces for all member
(7 marks)

Figure Q1

Q2 A steel truss is subjected to 3 external forces as shown in Figure Q2 and the internal forces in
all members are also shown accordingly.

(i) Explain on the principle of Virtual work based on your understanding.

(2 marks)
(ii) Determine the determinacy of the steel truss.
(3 marks)
(ii) Determine the internal forces for all member due to 1unit vertical load at joint A by using
any methods to your knowledge.
(7 marks)
(iii) Determine the vertical displacement of joint A of the steel truss shown. The cross-section
area of each member is A= 100 mm2 and E= 200 GPa.
(3 marks)

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Figure Q2

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