THEORY OF STRUCTURES PART 1 - DETERMINATE STRUCTURES

DETERMINACY OF STRUCTURES

Statically Determinate Externally. If all its support reactions can

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be determined by solving the equations of equilibrium.
Statically Unstable Externally
Internal Stability. If it maintains its shape and remains a rigid
body when detached from the supports.

BEAMS AND FRAMES Statically Determinate Externally

Statically Unstable Externally

Statically Indeterminate Externally

Statically Determinate Externally

For indeterminate structure, the degree of external indeterminacy is

Statically Indeterminate Externally

Internal Unstable
For indeterminate structure, the degree of external indeterminacy is

where:
r – total no. of external reactions
fi – total no. of internal forces
nr - number of rigid members or portions
ie – degree of external indeterminacy
m – total no. of members
j – total no. of joints
PROBLEMS:
a b

c
d e

f
DEFLECTIONS
DOUBLE INTEGRATION METHOD
Slope Deflection

Situation 1:
For the given beam where EI=200x1011 N.mm2

Determine the ff.

1. The vertical deflection at point C located at midspan.
2. The location of maximum deflection of the beam from point B.
3. The maximum deflection of the beam.
 AREA-MOMENT METHOD

Theorem 1:

Theorem 2:

Situation 1:
For the beam shown in the figure, Modulus of Elasticity E = 200 GPa, I1 = 100 x 106 mm4 and I2 = 50 x 106 mm4:

1. Determine the vertical deviation of the tangent at A with respect with respect to the tangent at B.
2. Determine the slope at point A.
3. Determine the vertical deflection at mid span.
CONJUGATE METHOD

Theorem 1 Theorem 2

PROBLEMS:

Situation 1:
The beam shown in the figure is subjected to a 5 kN.m clockwise moment at the right most end. (EI is constant)

1. Determine the slope just to the left of the internal hinge.

2. Determine the slope just to the right of the internal hinge.
3. Determine the vertical deflection at the free end.
VIRTUAL WORK METHOD

BEAMS AND FRAMES

PROBLEMS:

Situation 1: Determine the deflection at point D of the beam shown.

Situation 2:
Use the virtual work method to determine the horizontal deflection and rotation of joint D of the frame shown.
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PROBLEM:

Situation 1:
Determine the horizontal deflection at point C.