CE6110

Homework # 1 (Determinate systems)

1) Find if the following structures are stable. If yes, then find the degree of static indeterminacy.
(20 points)

(b)
(a)

(d)
(c)

2) Calculate deflection at the mid span for the following beam using
a. moment area method, and
b. virtual work method

The beam has a Young’s modulus of E and three segments of the beam have moments of inertia
of I, 2I, and I, respectively. Check your results by comparing them with STAAD analysis result.

(20 points)

P L/2

L/3 L/3
L

3) Use the virtual work method to calculate the horizontal and vertical deflections at point B in the
following truss structure. All the members have elastic modulus of E and the cross-section area of
A. Check your results by comparing them with STAAD analysis result.
(10 points)
 P
B

C
A
L

4) Draw shear force and bending moment diagrams for the following structures. Please follow the
sign convention used in the lectures. Draw approximate deformed shapes as well.
(5 x 6 points)

L Radius = R

P
(a) (b)

w P
pin pin
L/2 L/2 L/2 L/2
(c) (d)

L/2 L/2

(e)