CIEN 20033 – THEORY OF

Republic of the Philippines STRUCTURES

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS PROBLEM
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SET #2
Directions: Substitute the digits of your student number in the given values for each
problem. Then proceed to solve the given problems using the formed values. Enclose your
final answers in boxes.
2020-VWXYZ-MN-0
Example:
GIVEN STUDENT CORRESPONDING SUBSTITUTED
VALUE NUMBER VALUE VALUE
V = 9
W = 6
6ZXV7.0Y3W 2020-96420 X = 4 60497.0236
Y = 2
Z = 0

PROBLEM SET #2 – ANALYSIS OF DETERMINATE TRUSSES, CABLES, AND ARCHES

1. Using either method of joints or method of sections, solve for the axial forces on
members GD and AC of the given truss. Also, identify these forces if they are
tensile or compressive.

4.XY kN

2.WX m

4.ZW kN

2.WZ m

4.VY kN

2.WV m

3.WY m

2. Using either method of joints or method of sections, solve for the axial forces on
members BD and BE of the given truss. Also, identify these forces if they are
tensile or compressive.

6.VY kN

3.XY m

3.YZ m 3.VY m

8.ZY kN

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 CIEN 20033 – THEORY OF
Republic of the Philippines STRUCTURES
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS PROBLEM
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SET #2
3. Determine the maximum tension of the given cable and state its corresponding cable
section.

8.YX kN

5.VW kN 6.ZY kN

5.ZY m

4. Solve for the reactions at points A, B, and C of the given three-hinged arch.

1Y.VW kN
5.YX kN

4.XV m
8.XY m

8.WX m

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