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Problem Set No 1 in CE226

This document contains two problems regarding structural dynamics. Problem 1 involves analyzing two simple beams under a concentrated load to determine the equivalent stiffness and flexural rigidity. Problem 2 models a rigid-jointed structural frame as a SDOF system to calculate its dynamic properties, plot the displacement over time of an initial displacement including damping, and use the log decrement method to determine damping ratio from the plot.

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Problem Set No 1 in CE226

This document contains two problems regarding structural dynamics. Problem 1 involves analyzing two simple beams under a concentrated load to determine the equivalent stiffness and flexural rigidity. Problem 2 models a rigid-jointed structural frame as a SDOF system to calculate its dynamic properties, plot the displacement over time of an initial displacement including damping, and use the log decrement method to determine damping ratio from the plot.

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CE226 – 4Q AY.

20182019
Problem Set No. 1
I. Assuming the beam to be massless, each system can be modelled as an SDOF system
with the vertical deflection due to the weight W. The beam has a length L and flexural
rigidity,EI. Analyze the two beams in Fig. 1a and 1b.

a. Derive the equivalent stiffness (k) in terms of EI, L, W.


b. Assume that the weight W at the midspan of the beams is due to man with W = 500
N. At midspan, the man oscillates at a frequency of 2 Hz. If the length of the beam is
2.0 m, estimate the flexural rigidity (EI) of the beam.
c. Using the data in letter b. If an initial displacement of 2 cm(↓) at the center was
applied and then released, plot the displacement vs time of the midspan
displacement assuming a damping of 5%.

W W

X(t) X(t)

L/2 L/2 L/2 L/2

Fig 1a. Simple Beam Fig 1b. Fixed Beam

II. The structural frame shown has a rigid beam and is rigid jointed at both ends of the three
columns. The mass of the structure of 5000 kg is concentrated at the top. The columns
are 3.0 m long and each has an EI = 4.5 x 106 N-m2. The structure has a viscous damping
(h) of 4%. Model the structure as an SDOF shear building.
a. Calculate the undamped dynamic properties (f, T, )
b. Calculate the damped dynamic properties
c. The top was displaced to the right by 25 mm and then released. Compute the
displacement, velocity and acceleration after one period. Plot the displacement as a
function of time for at least three periods.
d. Using the plot in (c) determine the damping ratio (h) using the log decrement
method. Compare with the given h.

X(t)

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