Determinate and Indeterminate Structures
Determinate and Indeterminate Structures
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Importance of
Determinate
Introductio
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Indeterminate
Structures
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Understanding
Determinate and Class
Indeterminate Activity
Structures
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Advantages 05
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Disadvantages
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Conclusio
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Definitions
Determinate structures are those in which the
internal forces and reactions can be determined
using only the equations of equilibrium.
Some examples include simply supported beams, trusses, and frames with
fixed supports.
Methods such as the method of joints, method of sections, and virtual work
can be used to determine internal forces and reactions.
Understanding Indeterminate Structures
Characteristics
Some examples include continuous beams, arches, and frames with hinges.
The method of joints The method of sections is The virtual work method
simplifies the analysis of used to determine internal involves calculating the
trusses by considering forces by cutting through a work done by external
equilibrium at each joint to portion of a structure and forces using virtual
determine the internal applying equilibrium displacements to
forces. conditions. determine internal forces.
Methods of Analyzing Indeterminate
1 Method of Consistent Deformations
reactions.
support.
Less efficient use of materials: May require larger sections and more
Advantages & Disadvantages of
Indeterminate Structures
Advantages
Architectural flexibility: Allows for unique and aesthetically pleasing designs.
determinate structures.
Disadvantages
Increased risk of errors: Greater potential for design and construction
mistakes.
Load Distribution
Structural Analysis
Correct answer: C
Determine if the structure below is
statically determinate or not? (Remember:
b+r=2j)
Any
Questions?