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at 3,04 thers hee! eek (ii) If there is need, correct the configuration of the truss giving reasons for your decision. [8 marks] (ii) Using the combined method of nodes and sections determine all the member forces. 12 marks| tre Zobel t 7 D & G P= 3obN 2m Zen Zen Dre FIGURE 4 QUESTION 5 (2) Define a structure. [3 marks] (b) State three fundamental conditions which must be satisfied by all structures. [3 marks] (&) For the frame shown in Figure 5: (i) Calculate reactions. [5 marks] (i) Draw the axial force, bending moment and shear force diagrams. [14 marks] Page 3 ” Engin. CE 201 Theory of Structures Question 5 contd..... | p= sokel FIGURE 5 QUESTION 6 (a) State the principle of virtual work. [3 marks] (b) Using the principle of virtual work, calculate the horizontal deflection of node G for the cantilever truss shown in Figure 6. P,=Zokn, "47 Zobel G al [22 marks] FIGURE 6 END OF THIS EXAMINATION Paae4 i eo 7 . UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE B.Sc. (Engineering) Honours- Level II THEORY OF STRUCTURES JULY 2008 Eng. CE 201 Answer any four questions All Questions carry equal marks Time allowed 3 hours QUESTION 1 a) Explain the differences between an influence line for an intemal moment and a bending moment diagram. [3 marks} b) For the three hinged arch shown in figure 1a, given that the equation of the arch rib is y = —ax?, taking the highest point as the origin: i) Drawinfluence lines for the internal forces acting at the point marked D [18 marks] i) Determine the axial force acting at point D when the load shown in figure 1b has its left end located at the internal hinge. [4 marks} QUESTION 2 q) State three types of loads which structures may be required to support. [3 marks] b) Define a structure. (2 marks] ¢} Using the method of sections, draw bending moment and shear force diagrams for the compound beam shown in figure 2 [20 marks] M= 25kNm w= 75 kN/m 8m QUESTION 3 a) Define a free body diagram. [2 marks} b) Explain what the term ‘structural idealisation’ means. [3 marks] ¢) For the cable shown in figure 3, which is suspended from towers with different heights and supporls a uniform load along its span; |) Derive the equation of the cable profile taking the point of maximum sag as the origin.[4 marks} ll) Determine cable tensions acting at points A, B and C. [12 marks ] Ill] Determine the sag of point D from support A [4 marks ] L=120m_ FIGURE 3 QUESTION 4 a) State the principle of virtual work. [ 3 marks ] b) Using the unit load method, determine the vertical displacement of node E for the simple truss shown in figure 4. Given that; i) All members have the same cross sectional and material properties. [ 22 marks ] P1=25KN FIGURE 4 QUESTION 5 a} Give three reasons why an engineer requires know how to calculate deformations of structures subjected to loads. [ 3 marks ] b) State the second moment area theorem. [ 2 marks ] ¢) For the beam loaded as shown in figure 5, determine the vertical aisplacement of point C relative to point A, using the moment area method. [ 20 marks ] P1=150KN P2=80KN Cy M=50 kNm 2m, 4m _ 3m 2n FIGURE 5 QUESTION 6 ) State the objectives of theory of structures. [ 5 marks ] b] For the three hinged rigid jointed frame shown in figure 6, draw the bending moment, shear force, and axial force diagram. [ 20 marks ] of END OF THIS EXAMINATION.

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