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HW01-Truss Applications: Expectations

This document provides instructions for homework assignment 1 involving analyzing truss structures using the finite element method. It includes 3 problems analyzing different truss configurations and calculating displacements, reaction forces, stresses, and strains in the members. The homework is due on September 17, 2013. Students are expected to show their work, validate results graphically and statically, and provide observations about what they learned from solving the problems.

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HW01-Truss Applications: Expectations

This document provides instructions for homework assignment 1 involving analyzing truss structures using the finite element method. It includes 3 problems analyzing different truss configurations and calculating displacements, reaction forces, stresses, and strains in the members. The homework is due on September 17, 2013. Students are expected to show their work, validate results graphically and statically, and provide observations about what they learned from solving the problems.

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EM560: HW01

HW01-Truss Applications
Expectations:
List assumptions clearly. Show work (using proper notation & units). Start with the matlab scripts provided. Use the node & element numbers as provided, where provided. Validate your results, graphically, statically (including internal forces). Write a short synopsis of insightful observations, describing what you learned while solving the problem(s).

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Due: Tue, 17 Sep 2013

EM560: HW01 Problem 2.1 Consider the balcony truss shown in Figure 1. Set the force F equal to 1000 pounds. Assume each of the members is made from Douglas r with a modulus of elasticity of E = 1.90 106 lb/in2 and a cross sectional area of 12 in2 . Using the FE method, calculate: 1. the displacements at each node,
4

2
8 ft
E5 E2 2 E3 E6 E4

F 1

F 3

8 ft

2. the reaction forces, 3. the average stresses in each member, 4. the average strains in each member.
5 E1

Figure 1: Truss

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Due: Tue, 17 Sep 2013

EM560: HW01 Problem 2.2 The members of the truss shown in Figure 2 have a cross-sectional area of 100 cm2 and are made of wood (Douglas r) with an elastic modulus of 15 106 kPa. Determine the deection of each joint and the reaction forces. Also determine the stresses and strains in each member.
8m 150 kN 6 8m 1 2 3 4 7 8 8m 8m 150 kN 6m

3
6m

10 5

11

200 kN

Figure 2: Truss

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Due: Tue, 17 Sep 2013

EM560: HW01 Problem 2.3 The members of the power transmission line tower shown in ?? have cross sectional areas of 9 in2 and a elastic modulus of 29 106 lb/in2 . Use the node numbering displayed in Figure 3. Determine the deection of the joint at Node 16 and the reaction forces at the base. Also determine the stresses and strains in members: 4-5, 4-10, & 9-10.
5 @ 12 ft 3 4

1 7 1000 lb

8 11 13

9 12 14

12 ft 10 1200 lb 12 ft 12 ft 18 ft

15

18 ft

16

Figure 3: Power Line Tower

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Due: Tue, 17 Sep 2013

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