CVEN2303 Structural Analysis and Modelling

Demonstration 3 Questions

Question 1:

For the truss shown below (all dimensions in meter), use the principle of virtual work to calculate the
horizontal displacement of B and the vertical displacement of C.
E = 2 00 GPa
A = 500 mm2

The internal forces due to the loading are:

NAB= 10 kN (T)
NBC= 0
NAC= 10 2 kN (C)
NDC= 10 2 kN (T)
NDE= 20 kN (T)
NCE= 20 2 kN (C)

Question 2:

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the horizontal displacement at C. Ignore the effect of
internal axial actions when calculating the work.
P
C
E
L
B M= PL
D
L

A
2L 2L
Question 3:

How much are points F and C getting closer to each other under the applied load? Consider the effect of
axial loads only in the diagonal members.

Question 4:
In the truss the bars undergo distortions of
e1 = ‐0.25 mm
e2 = +5.20 mm
e3 = ‐3.25 mm
e4 = ‐1.0 mm
e5 = +3.25 mm
By the method of virtual forces find
(i) The horizontal displacement of point C
(ii) The horizontal displacement of point B.
 Question 5:
Using the principle of virtual forces, for the truss shown below:
a) Calculate horizontal displacement of joint B;
b) Calculate horizontal displacement of support D.

E = 2 ×105 MPa
A1-4 = 3000 mm2
A5 = 4000 mm2

Question 6:
(i) For the truss shown calculate horizontal and vertical displacement of point D by using The Method of
Virtual Work.
(ii) If the member CD is initially 5 mm short, find the horizontal and vertical displacement of joint D.

E = 2 ×105 MPa
A1,3,4 = 100 mm2
A2,5 = 150 mm2
Question 7:
(i) Calculate horizontal displacement of joint A;
(ii) Calculate horizontal displacement of support B.
(iii) If the temperature of bar CD is increased by 70oC, calculate by how much this would change the
displacement obtained in (i). Assume α = 12e‐6.

E = 2 ×108 kPa
A1-9 = 300×10-6 m2

Question 8:
Determine the vertical displacement of joint B. Use the method of virtual work.

E = 2 ×108 kPa
A = 400×10-6 m2

E = 2 ×105 MPa
A1-8 = 100×10-6 m2
Question 9:
Determine the vertical displacement of joint C of the truss. Use the method of virtual work.

E = 2 ×108 kPa
A = 300×10-6 m2

Question 10:

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the horizontal displacement at D. Ignore the effect of
internal axial actions when calculating the work.

Question 11:

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the vertical displacement at D.

Question 12:

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the horizontal displacement at B. Ignore the effect of
internal axial actions when calculating the work.

Question 13:

Apply the principle of virtual work to calculate the horizontal displacement at B. Ignore the effect of
internal axial actions when calculating the work.

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Question 14:

Apply the principles of virtual work to calculate the vertical displacement at B and rotation at A.
Hint: to calculate the rotation we need to apply a virtual moment.