CE 311 - Theory of Structures

Computation of Reactions
(same as usual)

Engr. Saque J. Amilbahar

Instructor
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Remember the computation for Reactions

1. ∑ F x = 0
2. ∑ F y = 0
3. ∑ Ma = 0
4. Condition Equation
(for internal hinge)

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Example 1.
Determine the reactions at the supports for the beam shown below:

Always make a FBD:

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Example 1. (continuation)

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Example 2.
Determine the reactions at the supports for the frame shown below:

Always make a FBD:

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Example 2. (continuation)

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Example 3.
Determine the reactions at the supports for the frame shown below:

Always make a FBD:

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Example 3. (continuation)

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Example 4.
Determine the reactions at the supports for the beam shown below:

Always make a FBD:

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Example 4. (continuation)
Note of the hinge, (B) and (E). Reactions r = 5
For two hinges, two equation of condition also.
ec = 2, therefore r = 3 + ec,
The structure is statically determinate:

Make another FBD:

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Example 4. (continuation)

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Example 5.
Determine the reactions at the supports for the frame shown below:

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Example 5. (continuation)
Always make a FBD:

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Example 5. (continuation)

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Example 6. (Joint Method)
Determine the force in each member of the three-hinged truss shown:

From this point before conducting joint method, can you determine the zero force member?

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Example 6. (continuation)

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Example 6. (continuation)

You must be well-versed with joint method at this point...

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Example 7. (Method of Section)
Determine the forces in members CD, DG, and GH of the truss below:

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Example 7. (continuation)
Consider right of the cut section a-a..... By the way why right...?

Make a FBD:

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Example 7. (continuation)

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Example 8. (Method of Section)
Determine the forces in members CJ and IJ of the truss shown:

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Example 8. (continuation)

Diagram of Forces on the trusses:

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Example 8. (continuation)

FBD of right of the cut section a-a:

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THANK YOU

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