PIT Finals Structural Theory CE 311

Beam Deflections Deflection of Frames

Prob.1 Prob.1
For the beam shown, determine the deflection at midspan by the (a) Use the virtual work method to determine the horizontal deflection at
Double Integration Method, (b) Moment-Area Method, (c) Conjugate joint C of the frame shown.
Beam Method, (d) Virtual Work Method, and (e) Three Moment
Equation. Assume EI is constant. a)

Prob.2
For the timber beam and loading shown, determine (a) the slope at
end A, (b) the deflection at B, and (c) the deflection at the midpoint C.
Use E = 1.6 x 106 psi. Use four methods. b)

Deflection of Trusses
Prob.1
Use the virtual work method to determine the vertical deflection at
joint C of the truss shown.
Statically Indeterminate Beams
a) Prob.1
Determine the reactions and draw the shear and bending moment
diagrams for the beams shown in the figure using any three methods.
(i.e. DIM, MAM, CDM, 3ME)

a)

b)

b)
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Statically Indeterminate Truss Moment Distribution Method

Prob.1 Prob.1
Determine the reactions and the force in each member of the truss Determine the member end moments and reactions for the frames
shown in the figure using the method of consistent deformations. shown in the figure shown by using the moment-distribution method.
Make member (a) CE, (b) BF as your redundant. Maximum of 4 cycles.

Prob.2
Determine the reactions and draw the shear and bending moment
diagrams for the beam shown in the figure by using the moment-
distribution method. (Up to 4 cycles only)
Prob.2
Determine the reactions and the force in each member of the trusses
shown in the figure using the method of consistent deformations.
Make (a) BC, (b) AD as redundant.

Approximate Analysis of Building Frames

Prob.1
It is required to determine the approximate values of moment, shear
and axial force in each member of the frame as shown in the figure
using (a) portal method, (b) cantilever method.