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This homework assignment contains 3 questions related to structural analysis. Question 1 asks to calculate flexibility coefficients for a fixed-fixed beam. Question 2 asks to derive the element stiffness matrix for a parabolic haunch beam given slope deflection equations. Question 3 asks to analyze two structures using the general stiffness method to calculate support reactions and draw moment diagrams, assuming axial rigidity and constant EI for all members.

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Homework 1

This homework assignment contains 3 questions related to structural analysis. Question 1 asks to calculate flexibility coefficients for a fixed-fixed beam. Question 2 asks to derive the element stiffness matrix for a parabolic haunch beam given slope deflection equations. Question 3 asks to analyze two structures using the general stiffness method to calculate support reactions and draw moment diagrams, assuming axial rigidity and constant EI for all members.

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CE 425

Homework 1
Due Date: 13.10.2014

Q1) Calculate the flexibility coefficients of the given fixed-fixed beam. Take rotations at point A
and B as your redundant forces. EI is constant through the length of the beam.
A

EI

Q2) The slope deflections equations for a parabolic haunch beam are given below. Derive the
element stiffness matrix for the given beam member (Do not consider axial deformations)?
A

B
h

2h

MAB

MBA
0.2L

0.3L
L

6.73EI
A 0.683 B 1.683 FEM AB
L
7.68EI
0.598 A B 1.598 FEM BA

M AB
M BA

Q3) Analyze the given structures using general stiffness method. Calculate the support
reactions and draw moment diagram. Assume axial rigidity. EI is constant and same for all
members.
10 kN/m

a)

EI

b)

support settlement
1cm

internal hinge

EI

3m
3m

50 kN

6m

EI
6m

3m

4m

8m

EI = 20000 kN.m2

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