The Pontifical and Royal AY 2023-2024 Term 1 : Practice Problems

University of Santo Tomas

The Catholic University of the Philippines
Faculty of Engineering SCORE:
Department of Civil Engineering

SOLUTIONS & ANSWERS

Problem Set #1
xAB xBC
w = 15 kN/m

MA A B
2m, 2EI 3m, EI
RCV
RAV
Degree of Indeterminacy for beams (DOIbeams) = Reactions (3) - Static equations for beams (2)
DOIbeams = 3 - 2 Foreword:
DOIbeams = 1 .: Indeterminate beam The preferences of the origin of the cutting planes here are
paralleled to your lecture sample to demonstrate the
difference between a change in setup, specifically the
Double Integration Method absence of a hinge/roller support at point B.

Segment AB: Origin of x @ pt. A; Limit of x until pt. B

x Note:
x
BC
Vx wArrows
= 15 kN/m
for Vx and Mx are assumed to be
Mx = y" following the positive sign convention.
Vx and Mx represents the beam shear
and beam moment at any pointCx.

MA A B 3m, EI
RCV
RAV 2m, 2EI

2EI y" = RAV (x) - MA

EI y" = [ RAV (x) / 2 ] - [ MA / 2 ] --- ①

EI y' = [ RAV (x)2 / 4 ] - [ MA (x) / 2 ] + C1 --- ②

EI y = [ RAV (x)3 / 12 ] - [ MA (x)2 / 4 ] + C1 (x) + C2 --- ③

B.C. @ pt. A, x = 0 ; y = 0, y' = 0

from eq'n ③:
EI (0) = [ RAV (0)3 / 12 ] - [ MA (0)2 / 4 ] + C1 (0) + C2
0 = C2
.: C2 = 0

from eq'n ②:
EI (0) = [ RAV (0)2 / 4 ] - [ MA (0) / 2 ] + C1
0 = C1
.: C1 = 0
B.C. @ pt. B, x = 2 ; y ≠ 0 = yBA, y' = y'BA
from eq'n ③:
EI yBA = [ RAV (2)3 / 12 ] - [ MA (2)2 / 4 ] + 0 (2) + 0
EI yBA = [ RAV (2 / 3) ] - [ MA (1) ] --- (A)
from eq'n ②:
EI y'BA = [ RAV (2)2 / 4 ] - [ MA (2) / 2 ] + 0
EI y'BA = [ RAV (1) ] - [ MA (1) ] --- (B)

Segment BC: Origin of x @ pt. C; Limit of x until pt. B

Note: xAB x
Arrows for Vx and Mx are assumed to be
following the positive sign convention.
Vx w = 15 kN/m
Mx = y"
C
B
MA A 2m, 2EI 3m, EI
RCV
EI y" = RCV (x) + [ 15RAV / 2 ] --- ④
(x)2

EI y' = [ RCV (x)2 / 2 ] + [ 15 (x)3 / 6 ] + C3 --- ⑤

EI y = [ RCV (x)3 / 6 ] + [ 15 (x)4 / 24 ] + C3 (x) + C4 --- ⑥

B.C. @ pt. C, x = 0 ; y = 0, y' ≠ 0 = y'CB

from eq'n ⑥:
EI (0) = [ RCV (0)3 / 6 ] + [ 15 (0)4 / 24 ] + C3 (0) + C4
0 = C4
.: C4 = 0

from eq'n ⑤:
Note:
Using eq'n 5 will not yield any useful equation in solving for the external support reactions
under these boundary conditions.
B.C. @ pt. B, x = 3 ; y ≠ 0 = yBC, y' = y'BC
from eq'n ⑥:
EI yBC = [ RCV (3)3 / 6 ] + [ 15 (3)4 / 24 ] + C3 (3) + 0
EI yBC = [ RCV 4.5 ] + [ 50.625 ] + C3 (3) --- (C)

from eq'n ⑤:
EI y'BC = [ RCV (3)2 / 2 ] + [ 15 (3)3 / 6 ] + C3
EI y'BC = [ RCV 4.5 ] + [ 67.5 ] + C3 --- (D)
Summary of Obtained Equations:
EI yBA = [ RAV (2 / 3) ] - [ MA (1) ] --- (A)
EI y'BA = [ RAV (1) ] - [ MA (1) ] --- (B)
EI yBC = [ RCV 4.5 ] + [ 50.625 ] + C3 (3) --- (C)
EI y'BC = [ RCV 4.5 ] + [ 67.5 ] + C3 --- (D)
 EI y'BC = [ RCV 4.5 ] + [ 67.5 ] + C3 --- (D)

From Consistency; y'BA = y'BC; yBA = yBC

.: eq'n (B) = - eq'n (D)
y'BA w = 15 kN/m

y'BC
C

A 2m, 2EI B 3m, EI

[ RAV (1) ] - [ MA (1) ] = - { [ RCV 4.5 ] + [ 67.5 ] + C3 }

RAV - MA + 4.5 RCV + C3 = - 67.5 --- (E)

.: eq'n (A) = eq'n (C)

w = 15 kN/m

yBA yBC
C

A 2m, 2EI B 3m, EI

[ RAV (2 / 3) ] - [ MA (1) ] = [ RCV 4.5 ] + [ 50.625 ] + C3 (3)

[ (2 / 3) RAV ] - MA - 4.5 RCV - 3 C3 = 50.625 --- (F)

Note:
Now we have 4 unknowns; therefore, we need 4 equations to solve them. However, we only
have 2 at this point. We can obtain the other 2 equations from the 2 static equations.

From the whole structure:

(CW+) ΣMC = 0:
RAV (5) - MA + [ 15 (3)2 / 2 ] = 0
5 RAV - MA = - 67.5 --- (G)
ΣFV = 0:
RAV + RCV + 15 (3) = 0
RAV + RCV = - 45 --- (H)
Solving Equations E, F, G, and H simultaneously:
RAV - MA + 4.5 RCV + C3 = - 67.5 --- (E) RAV = - 20.65 kN
--- (F) MA = - 35.75 kN-m
[ (2 / 3) RAV ] - MA - 4.5 RCV - 3 C3 = + 50.625
RCV = - 24.35 kN
5 RAV - MA = - 67.5 --- (G)
C3 = 26.98
RAV + RCV = - 45 --- (H)
 The Pontifical and Royal AY 2023-2024 Term 1 : Practice Problems
University of Santo Tomas
The Catholic University of the Philippines
Faculty of Engineering SCORE:
Department of Civil Engineering

SOLUTIONS & ANSWERS

Problem Set #2
xBC
1m 2.5m
xAB w1 = 8 kN/m w2 = 15 kN/m

2m, EI B C
RAV 5m, 2EI
RBV RCV
Degree of Indeterminacy for beams (DOIbeams) = Reactions (3) - Static equations for beams (2)
DOIbeams = 3 - 2
Foreword:
DOIbeams = 1 .: Indeterminate beam The preferences of the origin of the cutting planes here are
paralleled to your lecture sample to demonstrate the
difference between a change in setup, specifically the absence
Double Integration Method of a hinge/roller support at point B.

Segment AB: Origin of x @ pt. A; Limit of x until pt. B

1m xBC
xAB w1 = 8 kN/m 2.5m
Vx w2 = 15 kN/m
Mx = y"
A
B
2m, EI C
RAV 5m, 2EI
RBV RCV
EI y" = RAV (x) - < 8 (x-1)2 / 2 > --- ①

EI y' = [ RAV (x)2 / 2 ] - < 8 (x-1)3 / 6 > + C1 --- ②

EI y = [ RAV (x)3 / 6 ] - < 8 (x-1)4 / 24 > + C1 (x) + C2 --- ③

B.C. @ pt. A, x = 0 ; y = 0, y' ≠ 0

from eq'n ③:
EI (0) = [ RAV (0)3 / 6 ] - < 0 > + C1 (0) + C2

0 = C2
.: C2 = 0

from eq'n ②:
Note:
Using eq'n 2 will not yield any useful equation in solving for the external support reactions
under these boundary conditions.
 under these boundary conditions.

B.C. @ pt. B, x = 2 ; y = 0, y' = y'BA

from eq'n ③:
EI (0) = [ RAV (2)3 / 6 ] - [ 8 (2-1)4 / 24 ] + C1 (2) + 0
[ (4 / 3) RAV ] + (2) C1 = (1 / 3) --- (A)
from eq'n ②:
EI y'BA = [ RAV (2)2 / 2 ] - [ 8 (2-1)3 / 6 ] + C1
EI y'BA = (2) RAV - [ 4 / 3 ] + C1 --- (B)
Segment BC: Origin of x @ pt. C; Limit of x until pt. B xBC
2.5m 2.5m
w2ext. = 15 kN/m w2 = 15 kN/m

A Mx = y" Vx 5m, 2EI

2m, EI B C

RBV 2.5m RCV

w2ext. rect. = 15 kN/m
2EI y" = RCV (x) - [ 15 (x)2 / 2 ] + < 15 (x - 2.5)2 / 2 >
EI y" = [ RCV (x) / 2 ] - [ 15 (x)2 / 4 ] + < 15 (x - 2.5)2 / 4 > --- ④
EI y' = [ RCV (x)2 / 4 ] - [ 15 (x)3 / 12 ] + < 15 (x - 2.5)3 / 12 > + C3 --- ⑤
EI y = [ RCV (x)3 / 12 ] - [ 15 (x)4 / 48 ] + < 15 (x - 2.5)4 / 48 > + C3 (x) + C4 --- ⑥

B.C. @ pt. C, x = 0 ; y = 0, y' ≠ 0

from eq'n ⑥:
EI (0) = [ RCV (0)3 / 12 ] - [ 15 (0)4 / 48 ] + < 0 > + C3 (0) + C4
0 = C4
.: C4 = 0

from eq'n ⑤:
Note:
Using eq'n 5 will not yield any useful equation in solving for the external support reactions
under these boundary conditions.

B.C. @ pt. B, x = 5 ; y = 0, y' = y'BC

from eq'n ⑥:
EI (0) = [ RCV (5)3 / 12 ] - [ 15 (5)4 / 48 ] + [ 15 (5 - 2.5)4 / 48 ] + C3 (5) + 0
0 = RCV (10.4167) - 183.1055 + C3 (5)
(10.4167) RCV + (5) C3 = 183.1055 --- (C)
from eq'n ⑤:
EI y'BC = [ RCV (5)2 / 4 ] - [ 15 (5)3 / 12 ] + [ 15 (5 - 2.5)3 / 12 ] + C3
EI y'BC = [ RCV (6.25) ] - 136.7188 + C3 --- (D)
Summary of Obtained Equations:
[ (4 / 3) RAV ] + (2) C1 = (1 / 3) --- (A)
(10.4167) RCV + (5) C3 = 183.1055 --- (C)
EI y'BA = (2) RAV - [ 4 / 3 ] + C1 --- (B)
EI y'BC = [ RCV (6.25) ] - 136.7188 + C3 --- (D)
From Consistency; y'BA = y'BC; yBA = yBC = 0
.: - eq'n (B) = eq'n (D)
1m 2.5m
w1 = 8 kN/m w2 = 15 kN/m
y'BC
A
y'BA
2m, EI B C
5m, 2EI

- { (2) RAV - [ 4 / 3 ] + C1 } = [ RCV (6.25) ] - 136.7188 + C3

2 RAV + 6.25 RCV + C1 + C3 = 138.0521 --- (E)
Note:
Now we have 4 unknowns; therefore, we need 4 equations to solve them. However, we only have 2 at
this point (eq'ns A, C, & E). We can obtain the other 1 equation from the 2 static equations.

From the whole structure:

(CW+) ΣMB = 0:
RAV (2) - RCV (5) - [ 8 (1)2 / 2 ] + [ 15 (2.5) (2.5 + 1.25) = 0
RAV (2) - RCV (5) = - 136.625 --- (F)
Solving Equations A, C, E, and F simultaneously:
[ (4 / 3) RAV ] + (2) C1 = (1 / 3) --- (A) RAV = -4.20 kN
(10.4167) RCV + (5) C3 = 183.1055 --- (C) RCV = 25.65 kN
2 RAV + 6.25 RCV + C1 + C3 = 138.0521 --- (E) C1 = 2.96
RAV (2) - RCV (5) = - 136.625 --- (F) C3 = -16.81

From the whole structure:

ΣFV = 0:
RAV + RBV + RCV - 8 (1) - 15 (2.5) = 0
-4.20 + RBV + 25.65 - 45.5 = 0
RBV = 24.06 kN