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ASSIGNMENT

Structural Analysis I

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1. Classify each of the structures as statically determinate, statically indeterminate, or unstable. If
indeterminate, specify the degree of indeterminacy.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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(e)

(f)

(g)

(h) (i)

(j) (k)

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2. Determine the components of reaction at the supports

(a) (b)

(c)
(d)

(e) (f)

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(g) (h)

(i) (j)

(k) (l)

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(m) (n)

3. Classify each of the following trusses as statically determinate, statically indeterminate, or

(a) (b) (c)

(d) (e)

(f) (g)
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4. Use Method of Joints. Determine the force in each member of the truss and state whether it is
in tension or compression.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

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(e) (f)

(g) Note: B is a pin and C is a roller support.

*Problem Case (i)* If the maximum force that any member can support is 8 kN in tension and 6
kN in compression, determine the maximum force P that can be supported at joint D.

(i)

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5. Use Method of Sections. Determine the force in particular members (see each case). State if
the members are in tension or compression. Assume all members are pin connected.

(a) Force in members GF, CD, and GC (b) Force in members ED, BD, and BC

(c) Force in members KJ, CD, and CJ (d) Force in members FE, FC, and BC

(e) Force in members JI, IC, and CD (f) Force in members GF, FC, and CD

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(g) Force in members BG, HG, and BC (h) Force in members GF, CF, and CD

6. Determine the internal normal force, shear force, and bending moment acting at point C, D, or
both C & D in the beam as follows.

(a) (b) Note: Assume reactions A and B are vertical.

(c) Note: Support A is a pin and B is a roller. (d) Note: Support A is a roller and B is a pin.

(e) Note: Support A is a roller and B is a pin. (f)

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7. Draw the shear and moment diagrams for the beam. Indicate values at the supports and at the
points where a change in load occurs.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(e) (f)

(g) (h)

*Problem (i)
(1) in terms of the parameters;
(2) set M0 = 500 Nm, L = 8 m.

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8. Draw the shear and moment diagrams for each of the members of the frame.

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(e) (f)

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(g) (h)

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9. Determine the reactions at the supports and the tension in each segment of the cable.

(a) (b)
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(c) (d)

* Problems (e) and (f): Determine the maximum and minimum tension in the cable.

(e) (f)

10. Find the reactions and internal forces of the arch.

(a) (b)
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(c) (d)

11. Influence Lines for Beams

(b) The beam is subjected to a uniform dead load of 1.2 kN/m and a single live load of 40 kN.
Determine (1) the maximum moment created by these loads at C, and (b) the maximum positive
shear at C. Assume A is a pin, and B is a roller.

(c) Use the Müller-Breslau principle to sketch the influence lines for the vertical reaction at A, the
shear at D, and the moment at B.

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(d) Use the Müller-Breslau principle to sketch the influence lines for the vertical reaction at A, the
shear at D, and the moment at D.

(e) The beam supports a distributed live load of 1.5 kN/m and single concentrated load of 8 kN.
The dead load is 2 kN/m. Determine (1) the maximum positive moment at C; and (b) the
maximum positive shear at C.

(f) The beam supports a distributed live load of 2 kN/m and single concentrated load of 6 kN. The
dead load is 4 kN/m. Determine (1) the maximum vertical positive reaction at C; and (b) the
maximum negative moment at A.

12. Influence Lines for Trusses

(b) Draw the influence line for the force in member GD, the determine the maximum force (tension
or compression) that can be developed in this member due to a uniform live load of 3 kN/m
that acts on the bridge deck along the bottom cord of the truss.

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(c) Determine the maximum compressive force developed in the member BG of the side truss due
to the right side wheel load of the car and trailer. Assume the loads are applied directly to the
truss and move only to the right.

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