SAN3701 MAJOR TEST 1 2023-Sem 2

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

TEST NO: 1 (Major Test) – Assessment No: 3

Semester Course

SAN3701

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS IV

Examiner: MR O. ZIMBILI
Marks: 60 Internal Moderator: PROF B IKOTUN
Weight of Assessment: 30% External Moderator: DR J ALIU
Duration: 2 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL STUDENTS:
CLOSED BOOK TEST (ANNEXURES INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE)

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QUESTION 1 [25 MARKS]

The cantilevered beam AB in figure Q1 below is additionally supported using two tie rods.
Determine the force in each of these rods (Rod DB and CB). Neglect axial compression and
shear in the beam. For the beam, 𝐼𝑏 = 470 × 106 𝑚𝑚4 and for each tie rod, 𝐴 = 180𝑚𝑚2 .
Take E = 200 GPa.

FIGURE Q1

QUESTION 2 [35 MARKS]

Determine the joint displacements, reactions, and member forces of the truss in Figure
Q2 below by the direct stiffness method. Member properties: A1 = 3500 mm2 and
A2 = 4500 mm2 (member -), and E = 200 000 MPa

FIGURE Q2

TOTAL = 60 MARKS
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