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Structural Analysis assignment

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Assignment 1

Year Course

SAN2602

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Examiner: Mr. M Ngonyama Moderator: Mr. Zumba


Marks: 65 External Moderator: Ms. Sole
Duration: 2 Weeks
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SAN2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 2024

QUESTION 1
Given the frame in Figure 1 below. Do the following:

1.1 Calculate the reactions at A and D. (4).


1.2 Section the frame and calculate all the forces on the joints. (6)
1.3 Draw the shear force diagram. (4).
1.4 Draw the bending moment diagram. (6).
1.5 Draw the axial diagram (2)

All dimensions are in mm.

[22 Marks]

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SAN2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 2024

QUESTION 2
Using Mohr’s Theorems prove that the fixed end moments at A and B are equal and
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are found to be [𝑀𝐴 = 𝑀𝐵 = ]
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[28 Marks]

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SAN2602 ASSIGNMENT 1 2024

QUESTION 3
A column consists of four grade 300W steel 100 x 75 x 10 unequal angles arranged
as shown in the sketch. The column, which is 6 m long, is so connected that it is
pinned at one end and fixed at the other end about its major principal axis X-X and
fixed at both ends, about its minor principal axis Y-Y.

3.1 Calculate Euler buckling load for the strut (13).


3.2 Calculate the failure load for the strut according to Rankine’s theory (2).

All dimensions are in mm.

[15 Marks]

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