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Where:
Design principle:
1. Determine the bending stress at point A (in MPa) and
indicate the type.
Flexural Stress 2. Determine the bending stress at point B (in MPa) and
Flexure formula: indicate the type.
𝑀𝑀𝑀𝑀
𝑓𝑓𝑏𝑏 = 3. If the allowable stress is 100 MPa, find the maximum value
𝐼𝐼 of the moment of an additional couple (in kN-m) that may
Where:
be applied to the beam.
fb = flexural stress or bending stress
M = bending moment at section
PROBLEM 2:
y = distance from the neutral axis (NA) to the
The rod shown below has an allowable bending stress of 158
point where fb is being computed
MPa. Determine the required diameter, in mm, considering
I = moment of inertia of the section
bending.
PROBLEM 3:
The beam shown in the following figure is made of two boards.
Determine the maximum shear stress in the glue that is
necessary to hold the boards together along the seam where
they are joined.
PROBLEM 4:
For the cantilever beam shown in the following figure,
Flexural Shear Stress 1. determine the maximum bending stress and its type
𝑉𝑉𝑉𝑉 2. determine the maximum shear stress
𝑓𝑓𝑣𝑣 =
𝐼𝐼𝐼𝐼
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• FLEXURAL STRESS
• FLEXURAL SHEAR STRESS
𝐹
𝐹 =
𝐹. 𝑆.
Where:
𝐹 = 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝑓𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑢𝑟𝑒
𝐹. 𝑆. = 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑎𝑓𝑒𝑡𝑦 > 1.0
Design principle:
𝐹 ≥𝐹
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Beams
- members that support loadings that are applied perpendicular to their longitudinal axis.
long'l axis
Concentrated load and moment
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𝑂 𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒: 1 = 𝑀
𝜌 𝐸𝐼
𝜃
𝑓𝑏 = 𝐸 𝑦 𝑀
𝜌 𝐸𝐼
(–) 𝑓𝑏 = 𝑀 𝑦
𝑦 𝜃 𝐼
𝑦 𝐿 𝑀𝑐
𝑁𝐴 𝑓( )=
𝑁𝐴 𝐼
𝐿
𝑦𝜃 δ (+)
𝜀= δ = 𝑓𝑏 = 𝐸 𝑦
𝐿 𝜌𝜃 𝜌
𝑓𝑏 𝐿
𝑦 𝑓 𝐸𝑐
𝜎 ( )=
= 𝜌 Note: This is just an alternate derivation.
𝜌 𝐸
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𝑂
𝑦 𝐿
𝜃
𝑁. 𝑆.
𝐿
𝑀 𝑀
(–)
𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒:
𝑦𝜃
𝜀= δ = 𝑁. 𝑆. 1 𝑀
𝐿 𝜌𝜃 =
𝜌 𝐸𝐼
𝑓𝑏
𝑦
=
𝜎 𝑓𝑏 = 𝐸 𝑦 𝑀
𝜌 𝐸 𝐸𝐼
𝑓𝑏 = 𝐸 𝑦 (𝜌 − 𝑦)𝜃 𝑓𝑏 = 𝑀 𝑦
𝜌 𝐼
𝐸𝑐 𝜌𝜃 𝑓 𝑀𝑐
𝑓 ( )= ( )=
𝜌 δ = 𝜌𝜃 − (𝜌 − 𝑦)𝜃 = 𝑦𝜃 𝐼
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Moment of Inertia
Shape/Section
About the centroidal axis* About the base
𝑏ℎ 𝑏ℎ
Rectangular
12 3
𝑏ℎ 𝑏ℎ
Triangular
36 12
𝜋𝑟 𝜋𝑑
Circular 𝑜𝑟 -
4 64
𝜋 8 𝜋𝑟 𝜋𝑑
Semi-circular − 𝑟 ≅ 0.11𝑟 𝑜𝑟
8 9𝜋 8 128
∗ − 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒
For sections composed of several shapes, where the centroidal axis of a shape does not coincide with the
centroidal axis of the entire section, the moment of inertia can be calculated using the following formula:
𝐼 = Σ𝐼 . . + Σ(𝐴𝑑 )
𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒: 𝐼 . . = 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑎
𝐴𝑑 = 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑎
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PROBLEM 1
Abeamissubjectedtoacouplehavingamoment,M,asshownbelow.
1. DeterminethebendingstressatpointA(inMPa)andindicatethetype.
2. Determine the bending stress at point B (in MPa) and indicate the type.
3. If the allowable stress is 100 MPa, find the maximum value of the moment of an additional couple (in kN-m) that
may be applied to the beam.
PROBLEM 1
Solution:
1. Bending stress at point A and its type
𝑀𝑦
𝑓 =
𝐼
80
80(120 ) 40(80 )
𝐼= − = 9.813𝑥10 𝑚𝑚
12 12
(15𝑥10 )(40)
𝑓 = = 𝟔𝟏. 𝟏𝟒 𝑴𝑷𝒂 (𝑪)
9.813𝑥10
10
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PROBLEM 2
The rod shown below has an allowable bending stress of 158 MPa. Determine the required diameter, in mm, considering
bending. 𝑥
12 𝑘𝑁/𝑚
𝑑
c=r
𝐴 𝐵
c=r
x/2
3𝑚 1.5 𝑚
𝑅𝐴 = 16.5 𝑘𝑁
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PROBLEM 3
The beam shown below is made of two boards. Determine the maximum shear stress in the glue that is necessary to
holdtheboardstogetheralongtheseamwheretheyarejoined.
𝑦 = 120 𝑚𝑚; 𝐼 = 27 𝑥 10 𝑚𝑚
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PROBLEM 3
Solution: 26 𝑘𝑁
𝑉𝑄 2.0 𝑚
𝑓 =
𝐼𝑏
6.5 𝑘𝑁/𝑚
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟,𝑉
𝐴 𝐵
Σ𝑀𝐵 = 0] +
4.0 𝑚 4.0 𝑚
𝑅𝐴 (8) − 26(2) = 0
𝑅𝐴 = 6.5 𝑘𝑁 𝑅 = 6.5 𝑘𝑁 𝑅 = 19.5 𝑘𝑁
6.5 6.5
Σ𝐹𝑣 = 0] +
𝑆. 𝐷.
6.5 − 26 + 𝑅 = 0
𝑅 = 19.5 𝑘𝑁
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟,𝑉 = 19.5 𝑘𝑁 −19.5
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PROBLEM 3
Solution:
150
𝑉𝑄
𝑓 =
𝐼𝑏 30
𝑁. 𝐴. 𝑦′ = 45
𝑀𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟, 𝑉 = 19.5 𝑘𝑁
𝑄 = 𝐴 𝑦′ = (150)(30)(45) = 202,500 𝑚𝑚 150
120
𝑏 = 30 𝑚𝑚
(19.5 𝑥 10 )(202,500) 30
𝑓 =
(27 𝑥 10 )(30) 𝐼 = 27 𝑥 10 𝑚𝑚
= 𝟒. 𝟖𝟕𝟓 𝑴𝑷𝒂
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PROBLEM 4
Forthecantileverbeamshownbelow,
1. determinethemaximumbendingstressandindicateitstype and
2. determine the maximum shear stress
250
2.40 𝑘𝑁
20
𝑁. 𝐴.
200
2.0 𝑚
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PROBLEM 4
Solution: 2.4 𝑘𝑁
1. Maximumbendingstressanditstype 𝑀
𝑀𝑐
𝑓( ) =
𝐼
2.0 𝑚
Σ𝑀𝑅 = 0] + 𝑉
250
𝑀 = −2.4(2.0) = −4.8 𝑘𝑁 − 𝑚 10
𝐿𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑁. 𝐴. : 𝑎 20
𝐴𝑦 = Σ(𝑎𝑦) − 𝑉𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑜𝑛 𝑠 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑚 𝑦
100 𝑁. 𝐴.
𝑎 = 250(20) = 5,000 𝑚𝑚
𝑎 = 15(200) = 3,000 𝑚𝑚 200 𝑎 𝑎
200 − 𝑦
𝐴 = 5,000 + 2(3,000) = 11,000 𝑚𝑚
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PROBLEM 4
Solution: 2.4 𝑘𝑁 𝑀 = 4.8 𝑘𝑁 − 𝑚
𝑀𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐼𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑎, 𝐼:
𝐼 = Σ𝐼 . . + Σ(𝐴𝑑 )
250(203)
= [ + 5,000(49.092)] 2.0 𝑚
12 250 𝑉
15(2003) 10
+ 2[ + 3,000(40.912)]
12 𝑎 20
= 42.26 𝑥 10 𝑚𝑚 59.09 49.09
100 𝑁. 𝐴.
(4.8 𝑥 10 )(140.91) 40.91
𝑓 ( ) = 200 𝑎 𝑎
42.26 𝑥 10
140.91
= 𝟏𝟔. 𝟎 𝑴𝑷𝒂 (𝑪)
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PROBLEM 4
Solution: 2.4 𝑘𝑁 𝑀 = 4.8 𝑘𝑁 − 𝑚
2. Maximumshearingstress
𝑉𝑄 VQ
𝑓 = Ib
𝐼𝑏
2.0 𝑚
Σ𝐹𝑣 = 0] + 250 𝑉 = 2.4 𝑘𝑁
−2.4 + 𝑉 = 0
20
𝑉 = 2.4 𝑘𝑁 59.09
140.91 𝑁. 𝐴.
𝑄 = 𝐴 𝑦′ = 2(15)(140.91)
2 140.91
200 𝑦′ =
= 297,834.42 𝑚𝑚 2
𝑏 = 30 𝑚𝑚 140.91
(2.4 𝑥 10 )(297,834.42)
𝑓( ) =
(42.26 𝑥 10 )(30)
15 15
= 𝟎. 𝟓𝟔𝟒 𝑴𝑷𝒂
𝐼 = 42.26 𝑥 10 𝑚𝑚
20
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Review Innovations CE Review for April 2025 – Bridge Course for Engineering Mechanics
Fundamental Concepts and Definitions bodily contact or by gravitational or magnetic
attraction.
Engineering Mechanics
This may be defined as the science which considers the
effects of forces on rigid bodies. This may be divided
into two parts: statics and dynamics:
a. Statics
This is defined as the part of mechanics which
consider the effects and distribution of forces on
rigid bodies which are and remain at rest.
b. Dynamics
This is defined as the part of mechanics which
consider the motion of rigid bodies caused by the
forces acting upon them.
Rigid Body
This is defined as a definite amount of matter the parts
of which are fixed in a position relative to each other.
Force
This may be defined as that which changes or tends to
change the state of motion of a body. The
characteristics of a force are: PROBLEMS:
Axioms of Mechanics
1. Action and reaction forces are equal but oppositely
directed.
2. The parallelogram law which states that the
resultant of two forces is the diagonal of the
parallelogram formed on the vectors of these forces.
Then, analyze using triangle law. 1. x- and y- components
3. The two forces are in equilibrium only when equal 2. x- and y’-components
in magnitude, opposite in direction, and collinear in
action. Equilibrium forces are characterized as: Problem 2: The 300-lb force is to be resolved into
a. static or at rest components along lines a-a’ and b-b’.
b. SF = 0
c. If dynamic, acceleration is zero.
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Review Innovations CE Review for Apr 2025 – Basic Calculus
The Derivative Differentiation of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Derivative of y = f(x) is the limit of the ratio of the incremental d du / dx
change of x to the incremental change of y as the incremental 1. (arcsin u) =
dx 1 − u2
change of x approaches zero. In symbol:
d du / dx
y f ( x + x ) − f ( x ) 2. (arccos u) = –
Lim = Lim dx 1 − u2
x → 0 x x →0 x
d du / dx
dy 3. (arctan u) =
y’ = = f’(x) = Dxy dx 1 + u2
dx d du / dx
4. (arccot u) = –
dx 1 + u2
The Differential d du / dx
The differential of a variable is equal to the increment of that 5. (arcsec u) =
dx u u2 − 1
variable. That is, for variable y, the differential is y or dy
and for variable x, the differential is x or dx. The ratio y/x d du / dx
6. (arccsc u) = –
is called difference quotient. dx u u2 − 1
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Review Innovations CE Review for Apr 2025 – Basic Calculus
Integration of Algebraic, Exponential, & Problems
Logarithmic Functions Find the derivative of the following functions:
1. y = (x3 − 1)2
a du = a du = au + C
A. 6x 5 + 6x 2 C. 3x 5 − 3x 2
au
a du = +C
u
ln a B. 6x 5 − 6x 2 D. 3x 5 + 3x 2
1 n+1 2. f (t ) = t 5 t 3 + 2
un du =
n+1
u + C for n –1
13t 2 + 20t 4 13t 2 + 20t 4
e u du = eu + C A.
2 t3 + 2
C.
t3 + 2
du
u −1 du = u
= ln u + C
B.
13t 2 − 20t 4
D.
13t 2 − 20t 4
2 t3 + 2 t3 + 2
ln u du = u ln u – u + C
cos x
3. y=
sin x
Integration of Trigonometric Functions
A. − sec2 x C. sec2 x
sin u du = -cos u + C
B. csc2 x D. − csc2 x
sec 2 u du = tan u + C 4. f (x) = ex cos x
A. ex cos x sin x + xex cos x cos x
cos u du = sin u + C
B. ex cos x sin x − xex cos x cos x
csc u du = -cot u + C
2
C. ex cos x cos x − xex cos x sin x
D. ex cos x cos x + xex cos x sin x
tan u du = ln sec u + C
udv = uv - v du
B.
x 2 − 16
+C D.
x 2 + 16
+C
16x 2 x2
x e
Trigonometric Substitution 2 x
dx
9.
When a2 – u2 is involved, try u = a sin .
When a2 + u2 is involved, try u = a tan . 2 x x x
A. x e + xe − e + C
When u2 – a2 is involved, try u = a sec . 2 x x x
B. x e + 2xe − 2e + C
The substitution may be represented geometrically by 2 x x x
constructing a right triangle. C. x e − xe + e + C
2 x x x
D. x e − 2xe + 2 e + C
2 2y
10. Evaluate
1 0
( x 2 + y 2 ) dx dy .
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Review Innovations Bridge Course April 2025 – Surveying
Surveying has to do with the determination of the relative a. What is the value of HI in the 2nd setup?
spatial location of the points on or near the surface of the b. Find the elevation of TP5.
earth. It is the art of measuring horizontal and vertical c. Determine the elevation of BM2.
distances between objects, of measuring angles between lines,
of determining the direction of lines, and of establishing
points by predetermined angular and linear measurement. Practice Problems:
Situation 1:
Leveling is the operation of measuring vertical distance, either In five trials of walking along a 90 m course on fairly level
directly or indirectly, to determine the difference in elevation. ground, a pacer for a survey party counted 51, 52.5, 51.5, 52.5
Methods of Leveling: and 51.5 strides respectively. He then started walking an
•Direct or Spirit Leveling, by measuring vertical distances unknown distance XY in four trials which were recorded as
directly. Direct leveling is the most precise method of follows: 88.5, 89, 88 and 87 strides. Determine the following:
determining elevations and is the one commonly used.
•Indirect or Trigonometric Leveling, by measuring vertical 1. Pace factor of the pacer.
angles and horizontal or slope distances. A. 1.737 m/pace C. 0.869 m/pace
B. 0.217 m/pace D. 0.434 m/pace
Types of Leveling:
•Differential Leveling - is the operation of determining 2. Length of line XY.
differences in elevation of points some distance apart or of A. 306.15 m C. 153.16 m
establishing bench marks. Usually, differential leveling is B. 38.25 m D. 76.49 m
accomplished by direct leveling. Precise leveling is the
precise form of differential leveling. 3. Percentage of error in the measurement if the taped
•Profile Leveling - is the operation (usually by direct length of XY is 150.5 meters.
leveling) of determining elevations of points at short A. 1.74% C. 3.54%
measured intervals along a definitely located line, such as B. 3.48% D. 1.77%
the center line for a highway or a sewer.
SAMPLE PROBLEMS: 4. The following notes were taken during a differential leveling.
Problem 1: What is the difference in elevation between BM1 and BM2?
Line AB 100 m long was paced by a surveyor four times with STA ELEVATION
BS FS
the following data: 244, 245, 243, and 246. Another line CD
BM1 7.11 751.05
was paced for four times again with the following results: 793,
792, 794, and 795. 1 8.83 1.24
a. Find the pace factor of the surveyor.
b. Determine the actual length of line CD. 2 11.72 1.11
c. If line CD was at elevation of 470 m above the sea level and BM2 10.21
the radius of the earth is 6400 km, determine the reduced
distance of line CD along the sea level. A. 14.3 m C. 16.5 m
B. 13.7 m D. 15.1 m
Problem 2:
A compass instrument was used to determine the interior 5. The observed interior angles of a quadrilateral and their
angles of a triangle and their corresponding number of times
corresponding number of observation are as follows:
measured are as follows.
CORNER ANGLE NO. OF
STATION ANGLES NO. OF
OBSERVATIONS
MEASUREMENTS
1 670 5
A 410 5
2 1320 6
B 770 6
3 960 3
C 630 2
4 680 4
a. Find the correct value of angle A.
Determine the correct angle at corner 3.
b. Find the correct value of angle B.
c. Find the correct value of angle C. A. 94.950 C. 94.590
B. 95.500 D. 95.050
Problem 3:
From the given data of differential leveling shown,
6. TP1 has an elevation of 115.15m and the foresight taken at
STA BS HI FS ELEV the point is 0.30m. If the BS taken at BM is 1.42m, what is the
BM1 1.256 98.5 elevation of BM?
TP1 1.116 1.886
TP2 1.228 1.527 A. 114.03 m C. 113.98 m
TP3 1.189 2.246 B. 115.21 m D. 113.82 m
TP4 1.070 2.017
TP5 1.831 2.656
TP6 1.489 2.723
BM2 2.548
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c. If line CD was at elevation of 470 m above the sea level and the radius
of the earth is 6400 km, determine the reduced distance of line CD along
the sea level.
A compass instrument was used to determine the interior angles of a
L’ L or R triangle and their corresponding number of times measured are as follows.
= L’ = L ( )
R R+h R+h
L = 324.54 m STATION ANGLES NO. OF
C L = actual distance
MEASUREMENTS *Angles with more number
D A 41° 5
R = radius of the earth of measurements will receive
L’
B 77° 6 less error correction.
m.s.l. h = altitude/elevation
h = 470 m L’ = reduced distance/sea level distance
C 63° 2
Sum = 181°
L’ 324.54 m Sumangles = 180°
= a. Find the correct value of angle A.
R 6400 x 103 m 6400 x 103 m + 470 m Error = 181° - 180°
b. Find the correct value of angle B.
L’ = 324.52 m c. Find the correct value of angle C. Error = 1°
Leveling is the operation of measuring vertical distance, either • Differential Leveling is the operation of determining
directly or indirectly, to determine the difference in elevation. differences in elevation of points some distance apart or of
establishing bench marks. Usually, differential leveling is
Methods accomplished by direct leveling. Precise leveling is the
The difference in elevation may be measured by the following precise form of differential leveling.
methods:
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• Profile Leveling is the operation – usually by direct leveling – of From the given data of differential leveling shown,
determining elevations of points at short measured intervals STA BS HI FS ELEV
along a definitely located line, such as the center line for a BM1 1.256 98.500
highway or a sewer. TP1 1.116 1.886
TP2 1.228 1.527
TP3 1.189 2.246
TP4 1.070 2.017
TP5 1.831 2.656
TP6 1.489 2.723
BM2 2.548
a. What is the value of HI in the 2nd setup.
b. Find the elevation of TP5.
c. Determine the elevation of BM2.
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TP1 2
3
BS From the given data of differential leveling shown,
BM1
Elev. 100 STA BS HI FS ELEV
BM1 1.256 98.500
FS FS
IFS TP1 1.116 1.886
BS TP2 1.228 1.527
TP3 1.189 2.246
TP4 1.070 2.017
TP2 TP5 1.831 2.656
IFS TP6 1.489 2.723
BM2 2.548
BM1 → TP1 First Setup
3 a. What is the value of HI in the 2nd setup.
1 TP1 → TP2 Second Setup
b. Find the elevation of TP5.
c. Determine the elevation of BM2.
STA BS HI FS ELEV
*HI = Elevation + Back Sight Reading
BM1 1.256 98.500
HI = 98.500 + 1.256 TP1 1.116 1.886
HI = 99.756 TP2 1.228 1.527
*TP 1 = HI – Foresight Reading TP3 1.189 2.246
STA BS HI FS ELEV
TP4 1.070 2.017 +
TP 1 = 99.756 – 1.886 BM1 1.256 98.500
TP5 1.831 2.656 99.756 - HI TP1 = 97.870 + 1.116
TP 1 = 97.870 TP6 1.489 2.723
TP1 1.116 98.986 1.886 97.870
BM2 2.548 HI TP1 = 98.986
TP2 1.228 98.687 1.527 97.459
1.256 1.886 TP3 1.189 97.630 2.246 96.441
TP4 1.070 96.683 2.017 95.613
Elevation BM1 95.858 94.027
BM 1 TP5 1.831 2.656
Elev: 98.500m
HI Elevation TP1
TP6 1.489 94.624 2.723 93.135
TP 1
BM2 2.548 92.076
datum (mean sea level) Elev. 0
11/29/2024
SPHERICAL TRIGONOMETRY
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
1. Great Circle - circle on the surface of a sphere, whose plane
passes through the center of the sphere.
2. Small Circle - circle constructed by a plane crossing the sphere
not in its center.
3. Spherical Angle - an angle formed by the intersection of two
1 great circles.
ma = √2b 2 + 2c 2 − a2
2 4. Spherical Triangle - a triangle on the surface of the sphere
1 formed by the intersection of three great circles.
mb = √2a2 + 2c 2 − b 2 5. Polar Distance – least distance on a sphere from a point on the
2
circle to its pole.
1 6. Latitude – angular distance of the point from the equator ranges
mc = √2a2 + 2b 2 − c 2
2 from 00 to 900 at the poles.
7. Longitude – angular distance between the prime meridian and
ALTITUDES OF A TRIANGLE the meridian through the point ranges from 00 at the prime
The altitude of a triangle is the line drawn from one vertex meridian to 1800 eastward and -1800 westward.
perpendicular to its opposite side. The altitudes of a triangle
intersect at a point called the orthocenter of the triangle. PROPERTIES OF SPHERICAL TRIANGLE:
Spherical Excess,
E = A + B + C - 1800
Spherical Defect,
D = 3600 – (a + b + c)
- The greater side has the greater angle opposite to it.
- The sum on any two sides is greater than the third side.
-The sum of the sides of a spherical triangle is less than 360 0.
- The sum of any two angles is less than 180 0 plus the third angle.
-The sum of the angles of a spherical triangle is greater than 180 0 and
less than 5400.
2AT
ha =
a RIGHT SPHERICAL TRIANGLE:
- is one with right angle.
2AT
hb =
b
2AT
hc =
c
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Napier’s Rule: 4. In the previous problem, how far from the vertex B will the
Rule 1: (Sin-Ta-Ad Rule) bisector of angle A intersect BC?
The sine of any middle part is equal to the product of the tangents
of its adjacent parts. 5. Solve the unknown angles and side of the spherical triangle
Rule 2: (Sin-Co-Op Rule) whose given parts are:
The sine of any middle part is equal to the product of the cosines a = 720 27’ b = 610 49’ C = 900
of its opposite parts.
6. Solve the triangle whose given parts are:
Important Rules: A = B = 640 37’, and b = 810 14’
1. In a right spherical triangle, an oblique angle and the side
opposite are of the same quadrant. 7. The parts of a spherical triangle are the following: 𝐵 = 120°, 𝐶 =
2. When the hypotenuse of a right spherical triangle is less than 150°, and 𝑎 = 136°. If the radius of the sphere is 20 meters, find
900, the two legs are of the same quadrant and conversely.
the area of the spherical triangle.
3. When the hypotenuse of a right spherical triangle is greater than
900, one leg is of the first quadrant and the other of the second and a. 1593 m2 c. 1633 m2
2
conversely. b. 1653 m d. 1613 m2
OBLIQUE SPHERICAL TRIANGLE: 8. A plane left Manila (140 36’N, 1210 5’E) and flew in the direction
- Has none of its angles equal to 900 of S 320 E. At what longitude will it cross the equator?
Law of Sine 9. Find the time it would take an airplane flying at a speed of 1200
sin a sin b sin c kph to fly along a great circle route from Manila (14038’N, 12105’E)
= = to Moscow (55045’N, 37037’E). Find its course if it flew from
sin A sin B sin C
Manila and from Moscow.
Law of Cosine for Sides
cos a = cos b cos c + sin b sin c cos A
cos b = cos a cos c + sin a sin c cos B Problems for Practice:
cos c = cos a cos b + sin a sin b cos C 1. Determine the amplitude, period and phase shift of the
function: y = 4sin(2x+/2)
Law of Cosine for Angles
cos A = - cos B cos C + sin B sin C cos a *Amplitude = 4; Period = ; Phase Shift = -/4
cos B = - cos A cos C + sin A sin C cos b
cos C = - cos A cos B + sin A sin B cos c 2. In triangle ABC, side BC = 40m, side AB = 50m and Angle A =
530. Determine the length of the median drawn from vertex A to
AREA OF SPHERICAL TRIANGLE: the side BC.
r = radius/radius of sphere
πr 2 E *37.1 cm
A= E = spherical excess
1800 = sum of angles - 1800
= A + B + C - 1800 Situation 1: Triangle ABC has the following sides: AB = 40 cm, BC
= 60 cm and angle B = 460. Determine the ff:
1 1 1 1 1 3. Distance from A to the other end of the bisector of angle B.
tan = √tan s tan (s − a) tan (s − b) tan (s − c) 4. Length of the bisector of angle B.
4 2 2 2 2
s = (a + b + c)/2 *17.28 cm; 44.18 cm
Note: 5. A spherical triangle ABC has an angle C = 900 and sides a = 500
Bi-rectangular spherical triangle and c = 800. Find the angle of side b in degrees.
- 2 angles are right angles
Tri-rectangular spherical triangle *74.330
- 3 right angles
6. Solve the spherical triangle whose given parts are:
Terrestrial Sphere Problems: b = 72038’; A = 1150 51’; and C = 900
Note:
1 minute of arc = 1 nautical mile *a = 1160 55’, c = 970 46’, B = 740 25’
1 nautical mile = 6080 ft
1 statute mile = 5280 ft Situation 2: An airplane flew from Manila (140 36’ N, 1210 05’ E)
1 nautical mile = 1.1516 statute mile on a course S 300 W and maintaining a uniform altitude.
1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour 7. At what point will the plane cross the equator?
8. What will be its course at that point?
SAMPLE PROBLEMS:
1. Find the amplitude & period of *1120 48’ E; S 280 56’ W
y = sin x cos x
Situation 3: An airplane flew from Manila (140 36’ N, 1210 05’ E) at
2. Two sides of a triangle are 10 cm and 25 cm respectively. an average speed of 600 kph on a course S 32 E.
0
Compute the probable perimeter of the triangle. 9. How long will it take to reach the equator?
A. 72 cm C. 39 cm 10. At what point will it cross the equator?
B. 69 cm D. 50 cm 11. What is the course of the airplane at the equator?
3. A triangle ABC having sides a = 6 cm, b = 8 cm, and c = 9 cm. *3.17 hours; 1300 2’ E; S 300 51’ E
Find the length of the median drawn from the vertex A to side BC.
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AREA-MOMENT METHOD (AMM) CONJUGATE BEAM METHOD (CBM)
Theorems of Moment-Area Method A conjugate beam is defined as a fictitious beam whose length
Theorem 1: The change in slope between tangents drawn to is the same as that of the actual beam, but with a loading equal
the elastic curve at any two points A and B is equal to the to the bending moment of the actual beam divided by its
product 1/EI multiplied by the area of the moment flexural rigidity, EI.
diagram between these two points.
1
q AB = (Area)AB
EI
A B A B
qAB (+) tB/A (+)
1
tB/A = (Area)AB × xB
EI
Sign Convention (CBM)
For a positive curvature diagram, where there is a
SLOPE AND DEFLECTION OF BEAMS positive ordinate of the M/EI diagram, the load in the
conjugate should point in the positive y direction
Elastic Curve Neutral Axis
(upward) and vice versa.
A
qA qB
B REAL BEAM CONJUGATE BEAM
dC C
tC/A tB/A SLOPE SHEAR / EI
RA tC/B qAB RB
Tange
nt thro
DEFLECTION MOMENT/ EI
tA/B B ug h A
gh
rou
t th
gen
Tan Situation 2. A cantilever beam ABC is fixed at A. Segment AB
is 2m long and BC is 3m long. Segment BC is loaded with a
xC
triangular load ranging from 0 at B to 40 kN/m at C. Use
L
CBM.
Rotation at A
1. Calculate the maximum slope of the beam.
tB/A tC /A + dC 2. Compute the maximum deflection.
y 'A = q A = =
L xC
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Volume of a Sphere
4
V = πr 3
3
Surface Area of a Sphere
SA = 4πr 2
CYLINDER
– can be thought of as a prism with two circular bases
SPHERICAL COMPONENTS
Spherical segment – the solid defined by cutting a sphere or a ball
with a pair of parallel planes
Volume of a Cylinder
V = AB h = πr 2 h
Surface Area of a Cylinder
TSA = 2πr 2 + 2πrh
Volume of a Spherical segment of one base
CONE 𝜋ℎ2
– formed by a set of line segments connecting the apex, to all the 𝑉 = (3𝑅 − ℎ)
3
points on the circumference of the circular base that is in a plane
Volume of a Spherical segment of two bases
that does not contain the apex
𝜋ℎ
𝑉= (3𝑎2 + 3𝑏 2 + ℎ2 )
6
Spherical zone – a portion of the surface of a sphere included
between two parallel planes. It may be thought of as the lateral
area of a spherical segment.
Volume of a Cone
1 1
V= A h = πr 2 h
3 B 3
Surface Area of a Cone
TSA = πr 2 + πrl Area of a Spherical zone
𝐴 = 2𝜋𝑅ℎ
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Volume of a Frustum
ℎ
𝑉= (𝐴 + 𝐴2 + √𝐴1 𝐴2 )
3 1
Surface Area of a Frustum
𝑇𝑆𝐴 = 𝐴1 + 𝐴2 + 𝐿𝑆𝐴
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2. The ratio of the volume to the lateral area of the right circular
cone is 2:1. If the altitude is 15cm, what is the ratio of the slant
height to the radius?
9. Two equal spheres overlap such that the surface of one sphere
passes the centroid of the other sphere. If the radius of each sphere
is 2 m, find the volume common to both spheres.
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AT = r(s − a)
a+b+c
s=
2
where:
r = radius of escribed circle
a = side where the escribed circle is tangent
SOLID GEOMETRY
Volume of a Prism
V = AB h
Surface Area of a Prism
Incenter – It is the point of intersection of the angle bisectors of the
TSA = 2AB + LSA
triangle. It is also the center of the inscribed circle.
Right prism – a prism which has its lateral faces, thus its axis,
In-circle – It is the largest circle that can fit inside the triangle and
perpendicular to the base
touch all three sides. Its center is always inside the triangle.
Oblique prism – a prism in which the lateral faces are not
perpendicular to the base
AT = rs
Note that prisms are named according to their base.
a+b+c
s= TRUNCATED PRISM
2
– a portion of a prism formed by passing a plane not parallel to the
CIRCLE CIRCUMSCRIBING A TRIANGLE (CIRCUM-CIRCLE) base and intersecting all the lateral edges. This solid has two non-
parallel bases which are both polygons of the same number of edges.
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PYRAMID cut by a plane parallel to its base so that the two solids of equal weight
– a polyhedron that contains triangular lateral faces with a common will be formed?
vertex and a polygonal base. A. 6.8 C. 5.3
B. 3.1 D. 4.8
SAMPLE PROBLEMS: 4. A quadrilateral ABCD is inscribed in a circle. The following are the
1. In the figure shown, arc BC = 1/2 arc CD. Solve for θ. given data: AB=22 m, BC=35 m, CD=24 m, and AC=40 m. Find: (a)
AD; (b) BD; (c) the area of the quadrilateral.
Situation 1:
In triangle ABC, c = 5 cm and a = 7 cm. The distance from the incenter
of the circle to the side BC is 1.477 cm. If the area of the triangle is
16.25 cm2,
5. Compute the side b.
6. Find the radius of the circle which is escribed outside the triangle if
it is tangent to side a.
7. How far is the point of intersection of the perpendicular bisectors of
the sides to the side a?
5. The area of a triangle ABC is 60 cm2 and its perimeter is 48 cm. 11. From the figure shown, angle ABC = 180 and angle BAD = 360. If
Compute the radius of the escribed circle tangent to the longest side the radius of the circle is 12cm, compute the area of AOD. Point O is
of the triangle which is equal to 22.5 cm. the center of the circle.
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𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
𝑥 𝑦 𝑧
𝐴𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑎 2 𝑏 2 𝑐 2
=( ) =( ) =( )
𝐴𝑏𝑖𝑔 𝑥 𝑦 𝑧
PROPERTIES OF POLYGONS
Sum of Interior Angles 𝜃 AREA OF QUADRILATERALS
𝛴θ = 180°(𝑛 − 2) Area of Parallelogram
Sum of Exterior Angles 𝛽 𝐴 = 𝑏ℎ
𝛴β = 360° Area of Trapezoid
Sum of Central Angles 𝛼 1
𝛴𝛼 = 360° 𝐴= ℎ(𝑏1 + 𝑏2 )
2
Number of Diagonals d Area of Kite & Rhombus
𝑛 1
𝑑 = (𝑛 − 3) 𝐴= 𝑑 𝑑
2 2 1 2
Area of Trapezium (General Quadrilateral)
𝑃 = 𝑠𝑛 CIRCLE
– a closed plane curve every point of which is equidistant to a fixed
1 𝑠2𝑛 point called its center
𝐴 = 𝑃𝑎 = Parts of a Circle
2 180°
4 tan ( ) 1. Radius – a line segment formed by joining any point on the
𝑛
where: circle and its center
𝑠 = length of one side 2. Chord – a line segment formed by joining any two points on
𝑛 = number of sides the circle
𝑎 = apothem 3. Diameter – the longest chord of a circle. It has a length that is
twice the radius.
Apothem – a line from the center of a regular polygon 4. Arc – a set of points on the circle that are bounded by two
perpendicular to one of its sides. This is equal to the radius of the endpoints that are also on the circle
inscribed circle. 5. Sector – a region bounded by two radii of a circle and the
included arc of the two radii
6. Segment – a region bounded by an arc and the chord joining
the endpoints of the arc.
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10. Two circles have radii of 6 cm and 8 cm and their centers are
20 cm apart. Find the lengths of the common external tangent and
the common internal tangent.
11. The sum of the interior angles is six times the sum of its
exterior angles. How many diagonals does this polygon have?
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FUNDAMENTALS OF FLUID FLOW PUMP
(Bernoulli’s Energy Theorem) 2
! = "#
pump
!! = !" (B.E.) Ex. For energy available at the tip of the nozzle below,
!"#$"#
S = slope of the energy grade line # =
!" Efficiency: %&& = (!"")
'($"#
"
In pumps, the first power solved is an output. In turbines,
the first power solved is an input.
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1. A 250 – mm Ø pipe 2750 m long supplies water at a 5. Water flows through the turbine shown at a rate of 0.386
velocity of 2.4 m/s. m3/s. The pressures at A and B are 161.2 kPa and – 19.6
a. What is the discharge in gpm? kPa, respectively. How many kW are delivered by the
b. What is the discharge in mgd? water to the turbine?
c. What is the weight flux?
d. What is the mass flux?
e. Calculate the slope of the energy grade line if the
head loss 20 times the velocity head.
f. Estimate the population that can be served assuming
a per capita consumption of 150 liters per day.
a. Velocity at section 1.
b. Flow rate at section 1.
c. Flow rate at section 2.
d. Weight flow rate.
e. Mass flow rate.
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9. A 150-mm-diameter jet of water is discharging from a • Equation of continuity is based on the principle of
nozzle into the air at a velocity of 36.0 m/s. Find the conservation of
power in the jet with respect to a datum at the jet.
a) mass
10. A pipe carrying oil with specific gravity 0.877 changes in b) energy
size from 150 mm at section R to 450 mm at section I. c) momentum
Section R is 3.6 m lower than I, and the pressures are 90 d) none of the above
kPa and 60 kPa, respectively. If the discharge is 150
liters/sec, determine the lost head and the direction of
flow.
• Bernoulli equation deals with the law of
conservation of
• Energy gradient line takes into consideration a) mass
a) potential and kinetic heads only b) momentum
b) potential and pressure heads only c) energy
c) kinetic and pressure heads only d) work
d) potential, kinetic and pressure heads
• All the terms of energy in Bernoulli’s equation
• Hydraulic gradient line takes into consideration have dimension of
a) potential and kinetic heads only a) energy
b) potential and pressure heads only b) work
c) kinetic and pressure heads only c) mass
d) potential, kinetic and pressure heads d) length
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BUOYANCY 8. Determine the magnitude and direction of the force
necessary to hold a concrete cube, 0.300 m on each side,
Archimedes’ Principle: in equilibrium and completely submerged (a) in mercury
“A body immersed in a fluid is acted by a buoyant force and (b) in water. Use sg. of concrete = 2.4. Ans. 2.97 kN
which is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced”. (downward); 0.37 kN (upward)
4. A solid object of specific gravity 3.47 floats in mercury. 12. To what depth will a 2.4-m diameter log 5 m long and
a. What fraction of its volume is above the liquid specific gravity of 0.425 sink in freshwater. Ans. 1.06
surface?
b. What is its weight if 0.018 m3 is below the liquid 13. A plastic sphere is immersed in seawater and moored at
surface? the bottom. The sphere radius is 38 cm. The mooring line
c. What vertical force will fully submerge the object? has a tension of 710 N. What is the specific weight of the
sphere, in kN/m3. Ans. 7.015
5. A stone weighs 468 N in air. When submerged in water, it
weighs 298 N. Determine the volume of the stone.
14. A 1-m-diameter cylindrical mass, M, is connected to a 2-
6. A rectangular tank of internal width of 5 m, as shown in
m wide rectangular gate as shown. The gate is to open
the figure, contains oil of sp. gr. = 0.8 and water.
when the water level, h, drops below 2.5 m. Determine
a. What is the value of h?
the required value for M. Neglect friction at the gate hinge
b. If a 1000 N block is made to float in oil, what is the
and the pulley. Ans. 2480 kg
new value of h?
c. If a 1000 N block is made to float in oil, what is the
rise (cm) in water surface in chamber B?
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• The resultant upward pressure of a fluid on a floating
body is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the
body. This definition is according to
(a) Equilibrium of a floating body
(b) Archimedes’ principle
(c) Bernoulli’s theorem
(d) Metacentric principle
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Flow of Water thru soil Situation 2.
A falling head hydraulic conductivity test is performed on a
1. Discharge (Q) sample of soil. The standpipe having a diameter 0.2 cm is
Q = Av = kiA observed and it takes 60 seconds for the water to drop by 50
cm from an initial hydraulic head of 90 cm. The sample has a
2. Discharge Velocity (v) length of 20 cm, and a diameter of 4 cm. Determine the
v = ki following:
4. Coefficient of permeability of soil
3. Seepage Velocity or Interstitial Velocity (vs) 5. Hydraulic gradient
v ki
vs = = 6. Rate of flow of water in the soil
n n
Situation 3.
4. Seepage Force (j) A pumping test was made in a sand layer extending to a
j = i w depth of 15 m. The initial ground water table is located 2 m
below the ground surface. Observation wells were sighted at
5. Transmissivity (T) distances 3m and 7.5 m from the pumping well. Using a
T = kt discharge of 0.4 m3 per hour, a steady level is attained at the
pumping well. The measured drawdowns at the two
6. Hydraulic Gradient (i) observation wells are 1.5 m and 0.35 m respectively.
h Determine the following:
i=
L 7. Hydraulic head at the observation well farther from
pumping well.
7. Coefficient of Permeability (k) 8. Hydraulic head at the observation well nearer from
or Hydraulic Conductivity
pumping well.
A. Constant Head Test
9. Coefficient of permeability of the soil.
Vol L
k=
Aht Situation 4.
B. Falling/Variable Head Test Three layers of soil is shown with the corresponding values
aL h1 of coefficient of permeability.
k= ln
At h2 K1 = 4 x 10 –3 cm/sec 3m
C. Pumping Test (Unconfined Aquifer)
Q ln(r1 / r2 )
k= K2 = 5 x 10 – 3 cm/sec 4m
(h12 − h2 2 )
D. Pumping Test (Confined Aquifer)
K3 = 6 x 10-3 cm/sec 5m
Q ln(r1 / r2 )
k=
2 t (h1 − h2 )
Determine the following:
8. Equivalent Coefficient of Permeability (keq) 10. Equivalent horizontal coefficient of permeability
or Equivalent Hydraulic Conductivity 11. Equivalent vertical coefficient of permeability
A. Parallel Flow 12. Ratio of equivalent coefficient of permeability
h1k1 + h2 k2 + h3k3 + ... + hn kn
keq =
H Situation 5.
B. Perpendicular Flow The figure shows the layers of soil in the tube that is 10 cm
H by 10 cm in cross section. When the tube is supplied with
keq = water, a constant head difference of 30 cm is observed. The
h1 h2 h3 h
+ + + ... + n coefficient of permeability of each sample are as follows.
k1 k2 k3 kn
Sample K (cm/s)
Sample Problems:
A 2 × 10-3
Situation 1. B 3 × 10-3
A constant-head permeability test is performed on a sample C 4 × 10-3
of granular soil. The length of soil sample is 15 cm and the
cross-sectional area is 10 cm2. If a 24 cm3 volume of water Determine the following:
passes through the soil sample in a 3-minute period and the 13. Equivalent coefficient of permeability
constant head is 30 cm determine the following: 14. Hydraulic gradient
1. Coefficient of permeability of the soil 15. Rate of water supply
2. Discharge velocity
3. Seepage velocity if the void ratio is 0.64
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Problems for Practice:
Situation 8.
30 cm For the constant head permeability test conducted below:
L = 30 cm
A = Area of Specimen = 177 cm2
A B C Constant head difference, h = 50 cm
Water collected in a period of 5 min = 350 cm3
A 22. Calculate the hydraulic conductivity in cm/sec
15cm 20cm 25 cm
(3.95 x 10-3)
Situation 6.
Situation 9.
A test is set up as shown in the figure. A cylindrical mold 4
For the falling head permeability test conducted below:
cm in diameter is filled with silt to a height of 15 cm, whose
Length of specimen = 200 mm
coefficient of permeability K1 = 1.1 × 10-2 cm/min. A second
Area of soil specimen = 1000 mm2
coaxial mold is placed around the first mold to form an
Area of standpipe = 40 mm2
annular ring whose outside diameter is 10 cm and whose
Head difference at t = 0 s, h1= 500 mm
height is also 15 cm. Its thickness is negligible. The second
Head difference at t = 180 s, h2 = 300 mm
mold is filled with sand whose coefficient of permeability is
23. Calculate the hydraulic conductivity in mm/sec
K2 = 8.2 × 10-2 cm/min. The test set up is a permeameter of
(2.27 x 10-2)
constant head. Water is placed in the mold and maintained
at a level of 36 cm above the level of the outlet.
Situation 10.
For the layered soil shown below.
Situation 11.
The figure shows three layers of soil that is in a 100 mm by
100 mm container. Water is supplied to maintain a constant-
head difference of 300 mm across the sample. The hydraulic
conductivities of the soils in the direction of flow through
16. What is the total flow of water in cm3/min? them are as follows:
17. What is the equivalent coefficient of permeability Sample K (cm/s)
cm/min? A 1.0 × 10-2
18. What is the total amount of water percolated after 55 B 3.0 × 10-3
C 4.9 × 10-4
min?
25. Estimate the discharge in the soil in cm3/hr
(291.24 cm3/hr)
Situation 7.
A river and a canal run parallel to each other but at different
elevations as shown in the figure and has been determined
to exist for a 450 m length. The coefficient of permeability of
the sand is 3 m per day. Determine the following:
19. Quantity of water which flows into the canal
20. Seepage velocity if the porosity of the sand
is 0.22
21. Time for the water from the river to reach the canal
Elevation = 90m
Elevation = 80m
River
Canal
Sand layer 1.5m thick
128m
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FORCES IN 3D SPACE 3. Determine the tension in cable AD.
1. Components method
Given: Magnitude and three directions of the force θx , θy,
θz
Fx = F cosθx
Fy = F cosθy
Fz = F cosθz
2. Vector approach
Given: Magnitude and two points
!⃗
F = Fλ
F = magnitude of the force
l = unit vector along the line of action of the force
xi + yj + zk
!!!⃗
F = F$ &
%x2 + y2 + z2
where: x = x2 – x1 y = y2 – y1 z = z2 – z1
M=rxF
r = xi + yj + zk F = Fx i + Fy j + Fz k
PROBLEMS:
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2. the tension in wire AC
3. the tension in wire AD
1. Determine the x-component of the resultant force. Situation 6: A horizontal rigid boom OD is subjected to a
2. Determine the magnitude of R. vertical load P=1000 N and is supported by two cables to a
3. Determine the coordinates of the point where R vertical supporting wall as shown. Assume point O is a
intersects the plate. hinged-support.
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TRUSS ANALYSIS
A B
2. If three members, two of which are collinear, are
E F
connected to a joint that has no external loads or reactions s s s
applied to it, then the force in the member that is not
collinear is zero. W
Given: a = 5.8 m
b = 3.2 m
c = 4.8 m
d = 2.0 m
d c
G H
1. Determine the horizontal reaction at the roller support. F1
2. Determine the force in member AB, in kN.
b
3. Determine the force in member BE, in kN.
E F
F2
K
Situation 2: Given the truss below, determine the:
b
C D
1. Force in member AC F3
J
2. Force in member AD
b
3. Force in member DE
A I B
4. Force in member GI
5. Force in member FH a a
6. Force in member GH
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1. Determine the resultant reaction at B, in kN.
2. Determine the force in member AC, in kN.
3. Determine the force in member GE, in kN
1. force in member BC
2. force in member CE
3. force in member BF
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Situation 1. 71kN
Situation 2. Situation 4.
A steel column carries an axial load of 800 kN, a moment Steel channels are used as purlins and are spaced at 1.2 m
of 70 kN-m at the top and moment 49 kN-m at the bottom. on centers and simply supported on roof trusses 6 m apart.
The two moments are in opposite direction and applied Roof slope, lV:4H. Superimposed roof dead load, D = 720
about the x-axis. The steel section has the following Pa; Roof live load, L = 1000 Pa; Wind pressure, W = 1440
properties: Pa; wind pressure coefficients: 0.2 pressure at the
windward side; 0.6 suction at the leeward side.
A = 13000 mm2 rx = 109 mm
Sx = 1200 x 103 mm3 ry = 94 mm Properties of the channel: C 200 mm x 76 mm
L = 3.6 m k = 1.0
Fy = 248 MPa E = 200000 MPa Sx = 6.19 x 104 mm3 Sy = 1.38 x 104 mm3
weight = 79 N/m
Use NSCP specification for compressive stress and Fbx =Fby
= 148 MPa. Determine the following: Assume all loads pass through the centroid of the section.
4. Compressive stress if axial load only existed. 11. Using the interaction formula, fbx/Fbx + fby/Fby,
5. Bending stress if bending moment alone existed. calculate the maximum ratio of actual to the allowable
6. Allowable compressive stress using NSCP. bending stress for load combination 0.75(D+L+W) Fbx=
7. From the interaction formula compute the interaction Fby= 207 MPa.
value. Assume the column is braced against joint 12. Using the interaction formula,
translation (sidesway prevented) fbx/Fbx + fby/Fby, calculate the maximum ratio of actual to
the allowable bending stress for load combination
Situation 3. 0.75(D+L+W) if sagrods are provided at midspan of the
purlins. Fbx= Fby= 207 MPa.
A W12x78 bridge crane runaway girder is on a simple span
of 6m. Assume that the crane wheel imparts a vertical load
of 71 kN and a lateral load of 7 kN, applied at the top flange
of the girder. A standard 0.4 kN/m rail will be used.
Neglect shear and deflection. Determine the following:
Properties of W21x78:
d = 300 mm Ix = 191.73x106 mm4
bf = 200 mm Iy = 35.07x106 mm4
w = 1.32 kN/m -
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Problem for practice:
Situation: A structural Z section is used as a column with Situation: Channel sections are used as a purlin. The top
unsupported length of 4m. Fy = 250 MPa chords of the truss are sloped 4H to 1V. The trusses are
spaced 6 m on centers and the purlins are spaced 1.2 m on
Properties: centers.
A = 600 mm2 Superimposed dead load = 500 Pa Live load = 1000 Pa
Ix = 120 x 106 mm4 Wind load = 1400 Pa
Iy = 50 x 106 mm4 Wind coefficients: Windward = + 0.2 Leeward = -0.6
Ixy = -75 x 106 mm4 Properties of C200 x 76
Sx = 6.19 x 104 mm3 Sy = 1.38 x 104 mm3
13. Compute the minimum radius of gyration Weight, w = 79 N/m
14. Determine the allowable axial stress using NSCP. Allowable bending stresses, Fbx = Fby = 207 MPa
15. Find the allowable axial load that the column could
carry. 23. Determine the computed maximum moment, Mx, due
to combination of dead load and live load in kN-m.
Situation: A simply supported steel beam 6m long carries 24. Determine the computed maximum moment, My, due
a uniform load 30kN/m and an axial tensile force of 100kN. to combination of dead load and live load in kN-m.
The properties of steel section are as follows: 25. Determine the computed uniform load due to dead load
A = 7800 mm2 Ix = 140x106 mm4 and live load in kN/m.
d = 324 mm Iy = 16x106 mm4 26. Determine the maximum bending stress about x-axis
due to D+L in MPa.
16. What is the axial tensile stress of the beam, in MPa. 27. Determine the maximum bending stress about y-axis
17. What is the bending stress in the beam due to uniform due to D+L in MPa.
28. Determine the computed maximum moment, Mx, due
load alone, in MPa.
to combination of dead load, live load and wind load in
18. What is the interaction value if Fb = 210 MPa and Ft =
kN-m (D+L+W).
100 MPa?
29. Determine the computed maximum moment, My, due
to combination of dead load, live load and wind load in
Situation: A steel column carries an axial load of 200 kN, a kN-m (D+L+W).
moment of 50 kN-m at the top and a moment of 25 kN-m 30. Interaction value for dead load and live load only.
at the bottom. The two moments are in opposite direction 31. Interaction value for load combination 0.75(D+L+W)
and applied about the x-axis. The steel section has the
following properties: Problem 10-18
A = 13000 mm2 rx = 109 mm Solve again (problem 23-31) but assume the purlins have
Sx = 1200 x 103 mm3 ry = 94 mm sagrod at midspan.
L = 3.6 m k = 1.0
Fy = 248 MPa E = 200000 MPa
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AXIAL COMPRESSION AND BENDING SIDESWAY NOT PREVENTED
fa Cm = 0.85
A. When
0.15
Fa
SIDESWAY PREVENTED
and
Cm = 0.6 – 0.4 [M1/M2]
fa fbx fby
+ + 1.0
0.6Fy Fbx Fby AXIAL TENSION AND BENDING
where ft fbx fb
+ + y 1.0
Ft Fbx Fby
:
12π 2E
F'e =
23( kL b /rb )2 ft – tensile stress = P/A
Ft – allowable tensile stress
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2015 NSCP
1. Determine the required nominal strength for the concrete beam
406.3.2 T-beam Geometry
section.
406.3.2.1 For non-prestressed T-beams supporting monolithic or
2. Determine the maximum height of the rectangular stress block
composite slabs, the effective flange width bf shall include the beam
for a tension-controlled section.
web width bw plus an effective overhanging flange width in accordance
with Table 406.3.2.1, where h is the slab thickness and Sw is the clear 3. Calculate the required depth of the concrete rectangular stress
distance to the adjacent web. block.
4. Calculate the required reinforcement area.
Flange Effective overhanging flange 5. Determine the number of 28mm required as tension
location width, beyond face of web reinforcement.
8h
Each side of
Least of: sw/2
web Problem 3
ln/8
Least of: 6h A pre-cast concrete T-beam section has a flange width of 600
One side of mm, flange thickness of 100 mm, width of web of 300 mm, effective
sw/2
web depth of 580 mm and a total depth of 650 mm. Use f’c = 21 MPa and
ln/12
fy = 415 MPa. The section is reinforced with 4 - 25mmØ bars in
tension.
406.3.2.2 Isolated nonprestressed T-beams in which the flange is used to 1. Calculate the depth of compression block.
provide additional compression area shall have a flange thickness
2. Compute for the strain in the tension steel.
greater than or equal to 0.5bw and an effective flange width less than
or equal to 4bw. 3. Calculate the design flexural strength of the section.
4. If the beam is 8m long, find the maximum concentrated service
live load acting at midspan that can be supported by the beam if
it already carries a total service uniform dead load of 24kN/m.
U = 1.2D + 1.6L.
Minimum Flexural Reinforcement:
𝑓𝑐
𝐴 𝑏 𝑑 Problem 4
4𝑓
A pre-cast concrete T-beam section has a flange width of 600
1.4 mm, flange thickness of 100 mm, width of web of 350 mm, effective
𝐴 𝑏 𝑑 depth of 580 mm and a total depth of 650 mm. Use f’c = 21 MPa and
𝑓
fy = 415 MPa. The section is reinforced with 5 - 28mmØ bars in
If flange is in tension, bw is replaced by either tension.
2bw or the width of the flange, whichever is 1. Calculate the depth of rectangular stress block.
smaller.
2. Compute for the strain in the tension steel.
3. Calculate the design flexural strength of the section.
4. Determine the total factored uniform load including the beam’s
Problem 1 weight, the beam could safely support if the beam is 8m.
The floor system shown in the given figure is composed of parallel
beams with span length of 4m is 300mm wide having an effective depth of
460 mm casted monolithically with the concrete slab 100 mm thick. Steel PROBLEM for PRACTICE
yield strength fy=415 MPa and concrete strength f’c=24 MPa. If section is
Problem 5
reinforced for tension only, determine the following if the beam carries a
Given: Slab thickness, t = 100 mm
total factored load of 68 kN/m:
Effective depth, d = 550 mm (from slab surface)
Web width, bw = 300 mm
Beam spacing = 2.0m on centers
Column = 300x300mm
Column spacing = 4.8 m on centers
Materials: Concrete, fc’ = 28 MPa
Steel bar, fy = 400 MPa
1. The effective flange width for a T-beam based on NSCP 2015
The slab is casted monolithically with the beam and steel bars to be
provision. Assume 300x300mm column dimension.
placed in one layer only. Determine the following:
2. The depth of compression block of the T-beam in order for the
1. The effective width of the slab (mm) acting as concrete flange in the
reinforcement reach the strain corresponding to fy just as the concrete
design of the beam for positive bending. 2015 NSCP
in compression reaches its assumed crushing strain of 0.003, if
effective flange width is 900 mm.
3. The tension reinforcement area in order for the reinforcement reach Problem 6
the strain corresponding to fy just as the concrete in compression Given: Slab thickness, t = 175mm
reaches its assumed crushing s rain of 0.003 if positive bending Effective depth, d = 300 mm
moment is considered and if effective flange width is 900 mm. Web width, bw = 250 mm
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Problem 7
Given beam cross section shown in Figure - 2
Problem 8
Given: Slab thickness, t = 100 mm
Effective depth, d = 550 mm (from slab surface)
Web width, bw = 300 mm
Beam spacing = 2.0m on centers
Simple span = 4.8 m.
Materials: Concrete, fc’ = 28 MPa
Steel bar, fy = 415 MPa
The slab is casted monolithically with the beam and steel bars to
be placed in one layer only. Determine the following:
1. If the effective flange width is 600mm determine the number of
pcs. of 32mmΦ bars required for the beam to resist a design
moment of 700 kN-m.
Problem 9
Concrete beams 8 meters long and spaced 4m center-to-center
are used to support a concrete slab 115 mm thick constructed
monolithically with the beams. The beams were designed for tension
only in positive bending and has an effective depth of 650 mm
measured from the slab surface, bw = 300 mm. Steel yield strength fy =
415 MPa and concrete strength fc’ = 21 MPa.
1. If flange width is 2m., determine the ultimate moment capacity
of the beam in kN-m if reinforced with six 28mm bars?
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𝒂
𝒄
𝜷𝟏
Or,
1. Compute the steel reinforcement ratio, ρ.
As
bd
2. Calculate resisting moment coefficient, R .
n
𝒇𝒔 𝟐
𝑹𝒏 𝝆𝒇𝒔 𝝆𝟐
𝟏. 𝟕𝒇′𝒄
𝟑 𝟑
using 𝒄 𝒄 𝒅 𝒅 𝒄 𝒄𝒃 𝒄 𝒄𝒃
𝟖 𝒕 𝟖 𝒕
𝟑 𝟑
using 𝒂 𝒂 𝜷𝟏 𝒅𝒕 𝜷𝟏 𝒅𝒕 𝒂 𝒂𝒃 𝒂 𝒂𝒃
𝟖 𝟖
using Steel
𝝆 𝝆𝒎𝒂𝒙 𝑻𝑪 𝝆𝒎𝒂𝒙 𝑻𝑪 𝝆 𝝆𝒃 𝝆 𝝆𝒃
Ratio
Note:
0.85𝑓 600 𝑑
𝜌 𝛽
𝑓 600 𝑓 𝑑
0.85𝑓 3 𝑑
𝜌 𝛽
𝑓 8 𝑑
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ANALYSIS/INVESTIGATION OF RECTANGULAR BEAMS 3. Determine the value of strength reduction factor 𝜙 for flexure in
accordance with the 2010/2015 NSCP.
Problem 1
A reinforced concrete beam is 300 mm wide with an effective 4. What is the design flexural strength of the section kN-m.
depth of 400 mm. Use f’c= 21 MPa and fy = 415 MPa. U = 1.2D +
1.6L. Problem 6
Given Beam Data:
1. Compute for the nominal flexural strength if the section is Beam width, bw = 300mm
reinforced with 4 – ϕ20mm bars. Tension steel bars = 8 – ϕ25mm equally-placed in 2 layers
2. Compute for the nominal flexural strength if the section is Effective depth to centroid
reinforced with 5 – ϕ28mm bars. of entire reinforcement, d = 512.5 mm
Effective depth to centroid
Problem 2 of outer layer reinforcement, dt = 537.5 mm
A 4m reinforced concrete cantilever beam has a width of 300 mm Concrete strength, fc’ = 42 MPa
and a total depth of 560mm with an effective depth of 490 mm. It is Steel yield strength, fy = 415 MPa
reinforced with 5 - φ28mm tension bars. f’c = 30 MPa and fy = 415
1. Determine the location of the neutral axis of the section.
MPa. In addition to live load and its own weight, the beam carries
a 150-mm-thick concrete slab (casted monolithically with the 2. Determine the value of strength reduction factor 𝜙 for flexure in
beam) with a tributary width of 4 m. The unit weight of concrete is accordance with the 2010/2015 NSCP.
24 kN/m3 Use 2010/2015 NSCP. 3. Determine the design flexural strength of the section in kN-m.
1. Determine the net tensile strain in the extreme tension steel.
2. Calculate the design moment capacity of the beam, in kN-m. Problem 7
Given Beam Data:
3. Find the maximum uniform service live load acting over the Beam width, bw = 300mm
entire span that can be supported by the beam. Concrete strength , fc’ = 24 MPa
Steel yield strength, fy = 415 MPa
Problem 3 Use 2010/2015 NSCP.
Given data of a concrete beam:
Beam width, bw = 300mm 1. Determine the design flexural strength of the section in kN-m if
Effective depth, d = 500mm beam is reinforced with 4 – ϕ25mm bars placed in a single
Concrete strength , fc’ = 28 MPa layer under an effective depth of 550mm.
Steel yield strength, fy = 415 MPa 2. Determine the design flexural strength of the section in kN-m if
The beam has 2 – ϕ25mm bars at the compression side having an beam is reinforced with 6 – ϕ25mm bars placed equally in two
effective cover of 65mm. If said bars are found necessary to resist layers having an effective depth of 520mm to centroid of total
the loads, the effect of the concrete displaced by said tension reinforcement and 550mm to the centroid of outer
reinforcements shall not be neglected. Use the 2010/2015 NSCP. layer reinforcements.
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