Problem Set (Finals) Structural Theory CE 311

Deflection of Trusses Statically Indeterminate Beams

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

b)
b)

c)

Deflection of Frames
Prob.1
Use the virtual work method to determine the horizontal deflection at
joint C of the frame shown.

a)

b)
Problem Set (Finals) Structural Theory CE 311

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.