Question:

A concrete table column-support with the profile shown in the accompanying figure is to carry a

Answer :

Draw the sub divisional cross section of concrete table column support,

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 Calculate the equivalent stiffness coefficient for each element,

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 Here, Stiffness coefficient of the element is , Modulus of elasticity of the
element is .

Calculate the Stiffness coefficient at node 1 and node

5, Substitute 6 in. for l, for ,

Calculate the Stiffness coefficient at node 2 and node 4,

Calculate the Stiffness coefficient at node

3, Substitute 4 in. for l, for ,

Calculate the displacement values of two elements using the boundary conditions,
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 Calculate the average normal stress long the column,

Calculate the average normal stress at node 3,

Substitute for, for, 4in. for l,

for,

Therefore the value of normal stress at node 3 of the column is .

Calculate the average normal stress at node 1,

Substitute for , 6in. for l, for ,

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 Calculate the average normal stress at node 5,

Substitute for, for, 6in. for l,

for,

Therefore the value of normal stress at node 1 and 5 of the column is

Calculate the average normal stress at node 2,

Substitute for , for , 6in. for l,

for ,

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 Calculate the average normal stress at node 4,

Substitute for, for, 6in. for l,

for,

Therefore the value of normal stress at node 2 and 4 of the column is

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