Alexandria University Structural Mechanics - 2 (NAM 233)

Faculty of Engineering Level: 2 (Spring)

Department of Naval Architecture Lecturer: Dr. Ahmed Saeed Zayed
and Marine Engineering

Exercise (5)

(1) Determine the horizontal displacement of joint C. Assume

20 KN
the members are pin connected at their end points. Take A =
200 mm2, and E = 200 GPa for each member. Use Castigliano’s
theorem.

40 K
(2) Use Castigliano’s second theorem to determine the
horizontal and vertical components of the deflection at joint
B of the trusses shown in the figure.
50 K

(3) Determine the vertical displacement of joint A. The cross-

sectional area of each member is indicated in the figure.
Assume the members are pin connected at their end points. E =
29(10)3ksi. Use Castigliano’s theorem.

6K
12 K

(4) Determine the vertical displacement of joint C.

Assume the members are pin connected at their end
points. AE is constant. Use Castigliano’s theorem.

10 K
12 K
16 K