Advanced Theory of Structure

CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ
Semester 2 Examinations 2009/10
Module Title: Advanced Theory of Structures
Module Code: CIVL8002
School: Building and Civil Engineering
Programme Title: B Eng (Hons) in Structural Engineering
Programme Code: CSTRU_8_Y4
External Examiner(s): Dr. MG Richardson

Mr. J O’Mahony
Internal Examiner(s): Mr JJ Murphy
Instructions: Answer all four questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Duration: 2 hours
Sitting: Summer 2010
Requirements for this examination:
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the
correct examination paper.
If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
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Q1. The beams AE, DE, EB and EC shown in Fig. Q1 are rigidly connected at E and the
structure, which lies on a horizontal plane, is loaded vertically and rigidly supported at A,
B, C and D.
(a) Use the stiffness matrix method to determine the joint displacements. (12 Marks)
(b) Determine the bending moments at A, B, C, D and E. Hence draw the bending moment
diagrams for the beams, noting all significant values. (13 Marks)
EI = 40000 kNm2; GJ = 32000 kNm2 (= 0.8EI)
Q2. (a) Fig Q2(a) shows a structure housing ore crushing machinery. Each floor has a mass of
10000 kg. The ore crusher is permanently fixed to the lower floor, BE adding its mass of
10000 kg to that floor. The crusher operates at 1.75 hz (11 rads/ sec) but sets up large
resonant vibrations in the structure. In an effort to reduce the vibrations, it is proposed to
attach a large mass of 10000 kg to the structure. Calculate whether it is better to attach the
extra mass to the upper (CD) or lower (BE) floor. The beams may be assumed to be
infinitely stiff.
For columns AB and EF: EI = 4500 kNm2
For columns BC and DE: EI = 2250 kNm2
(D.L.F. = ((1-β2)2 + (2ξβ)2)-0.5 β = ωl/ω ω= kM )

(13 Marks)
(b) Use qualitative analysis to sketch the bending moment diagrams and deflected shapes for
the beams and frames shown in Fig Q2(b). Indicate also the direction in which the
reactions are acting.
Use Answer Sheet provided. Draw the bending moment diagrams on the tension faces of
the members. (12 Marks)
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Q3. (a) Fig. Q3(a) shows a pin-ended strut. The left hand half has flexural rigidity EI, while the
right hand half has flexural rigidity 0.25EI. Show that the critical load may be found from
the equation: tan kl – tan 2kl = 2 tan kl/2 (1 + tan 2kl tan kl) where k2 = P/EI.
(9 Marks)
(b) The uniform frame shown in Fig. Q3(b) is attached to pinned supports at A, B and C and
to fixed supports at D and E. It is subjected to a vertical load P at F as shown. Formulate
equations in terms of stability functions, which express the conditions of instability of the
frame in its own plane and hence determine the critical value of P. (8 Marks)
(c) The uniform frame shown in Fig. Q3(c) is attached to a pinned support at A and to roller
supports at B and C. It is subjected to a vertical load P at D as shown. Formulate equations
in terms of stability functions, which express the conditions of instability of the frame in its
own plane and hence determine the critical value of P. (8 Marks)
ρ α s c sc s(1+c) s(1-c*c) m m'
0.78 1.387 2.849 0.819 2.334 5.184 0.937 3.884 -0.139
0.79 1.396 2.833 0.826 2.340 5.173 0.900 4.059 -0.130
1.68 2.036 1.028 2.988 3.072 4.100 -8.150 -0.979 0.330
1.69 2.042 1.003 3.074 3.084 4.087 -8.479 -0.961 0.337
1.75 2.078 0.849 3.719 3.159 4.008 -10.897 -0.866 0.387
1.76 2.084 0.823 3.852 3.172 3.995 -11.395 -0.852 0.396
1.77 2.090 0.797 3.996 3.185 3.981 -11.928 -0.838 0.406
1.78 2.096 0.770 4.150 3.198 3.968 -12.501 -0.824 0.416
Table of Stability Functions
(k = sEI/L; scEI/L - fixed k = s(1-c2)EI/L – pinned)
Q4. A conical umbrella-shaped concrete roof of thickness 125 mm is supported by a central

column as shown in Fig. Q4 and is subjected to a uniform imposed load of 0.75 kN/m2 (on
plan) in addition to its self weight.
(a) Assuming that membrane theory is valid, determine general expression (in terms of x) for
the circumferenial (hoop) and meridional stresses in the roof. (17 Marks)
(b) Calculate values of the hoop and meridional stresses at x = 0; 0.25; 1.25; 2.5 m and hence
sketch the distribution of both stresses. (4 Marks)
(c) Determine the magnitude of the axial force in the column.
Unit weight of concrete: 24 kN/m3 (4 Marks)
 σ1 σ 2 p 
 + = 
 r1 r2 t
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CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

INSTITIÚID TEICNEOLAÍOCHTA CHORCAÍ

Semester 2 Examinations 2009/10

Module Title: Advanced Theory of Structures

Module Code: CIVL8002

School: Building and Civil Engineering

Programme Title: B Eng (Hons) in Structural Engineering

Programme Code: CSTRU_8_Y4

External Examiner(s): Dr. MG Richardson

Internal Examiner(s): Mr JJ Murphy

Sitting: Summer 2010

Requirements for this examination:

EI = 40000 kNm2; GJ = 32000 kNm2 (= 0.8EI)

For columns AB and EF: EI = 4500 kNm2

For columns BC and DE: EI = 2250 kNm2

(D.L.F. = ((1-β2)2 + (2ξβ)2)-0.5 β = ωl/ω ω= kM )

Q4. A conical umbrella-shaped concrete roof of thickness 125 mm is supported by a central

(c) Determine the magnitude of the axial force in the column.

Unit weight of concrete: 24 kN/m3 (4 Marks)

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