27 - 5. Matrix Methods
27 - 5. Matrix Methods
Date: 26.08.2024
1. Analyze the continuous beam as shown in Fig. 1 by using (a) Flexibility Matrix Method
considering simply supported beam and (b) Stiffness Matrix Method. Draw bending
moment diagram.
w kN/m
P1 kN
A B
I 2I
3m 3m 4m
Fig. 1
2. Analyze the continuous beam as shown in Fig. 2 by using (a) Flexibility Matrix
Method considering cantilever beam and (b) Stiffness Matrix Method. Draw bending
moment diagram.
w kN/m P1 kN P1 kN P2 kN
A C D
B
5m 3m 3m 2m 2m 2m
Fig. 2
3. Analyze the frame as shown in Fig. 3 by using (a) Flexibility Matrix Method considering
cantilever frame and (b) Stiffness Matrix Method. Draw bending moment diagram.
4. Analyze the frame as shown in Fig. 4 by using (a) Flexibility Matrix Method considering
cantilever frame and (b) Stiffness Matrix Method. Draw bending moment diagram.
w kN/m w kN/m
P1 kN
A B 2I C B C
2I 1.5I
I 3m 2m
5m 3m
P1 kN I
D P2 kN 2I
I 3m 2m
A D
E 4m
1.5m
Fig. 3 Fig. 4