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7 - Indeterminate Members

This document outlines the 5-step process for solving statically indeterminate axially loaded members: 1) Derive equilibrium equations from free-body diagrams. 2) Determine the geometry of member deformations which can include coaxial, series, or rotating members. 3) Express the force-deformation relationship of each member. 4) Substitute force-deformation relationships into the geometry equation to relate forces and deformations. 5) Simultaneously solve the equilibrium and compatibility equations to determine member forces.

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7 - Indeterminate Members

This document outlines the 5-step process for solving statically indeterminate axially loaded members: 1) Derive equilibrium equations from free-body diagrams. 2) Determine the geometry of member deformations which can include coaxial, series, or rotating members. 3) Express the force-deformation relationship of each member. 4) Substitute force-deformation relationships into the geometry equation to relate forces and deformations. 5) Simultaneously solve the equilibrium and compatibility equations to determine member forces.

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Mapua Institute of Technology

Statically Indeterminate Axially


Loaded Members
Group 6
Fernando, Carolle
King, Roxanne Addieza
Pineda, Ivory

statically indeterminate
Structures and mechanical systems that dont
have enough equilibrium equations to solve
for all of the unknowns in the system.
A structure will only be indeterminate
whenever it is held by more supports than
required to maintain its equilibrium.

The general solution process can be


organized into a five-step procedure:
Step 1 Equilibrium Equations: Equations expressed in terms of the
unknown axial forces are derived for the structure on the basis of
equilibrium considerations.
Step 2 Geometry of Deformation: The geometry of the specific
structure is evaluated to determine how the deformations of the axial
members are related.
Step 3 ForceDeformation Relationships: The relationship between the
internal force in an axial member and its corresponding elongation is
expressed by Equation (5.2).
Step 4 Compatibility Equation: The forcedeformation relationships are
substituted into the geometry-of-deformation equation to obtain an
equation that is based on the structures geometry, but expressed in terms
of the unknown axial forces.
Step 5 Solve the Equations: The equilibrium equations and the
compatibility equation are solved simultaneously to compute the
unknown axial forces.

Step 1 Equilibrium Equations


Draw one or more free-body diagrams (FBDs) for the structure, focusing on the joints
that connect the members.

Step 2 Geometry of Deformation:


The structure or system should be studied to assess how the deformations of
the axial members are related to each other. Most of the statically
indeterminate axial structures fall into one of three general configurations:
1. Coaxial or parallel axial members.
2. Axial members connected end-to-end in series.
3. Axial members connected to a rotating rigid element.

Step 3 ForceDeformation
Relationships
The relationship between internal force and
deformation in axial member i is expressed by

Step 4 Compatibility Equation


The forcedeformation relationships [Equation (d)] can be substituted into the
geometry-of-deformation equation [Equation (c)] to obtain a new equation, which
is based on deformations, but expressed in terms of the unknown member forces
F1 and F2:

Step 5 Solve the Equations


From compatibility equation (e), derive an
expression for F1:

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