Determine the horizontal distance from column ADG to the centroid of the columns. Assume all of the columns have the same cross sectional area. Let P1 = 24 kN, P2 = 32 kN, L1 = 8.6 m, L2 = 5.2 m, and L3 = 6.7 m.
Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at C. Let w =…
Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at C. Let w = 2.1 kip/ft and L = 29 ft. Assume EI = constant.
Determine the beam slope at B. Let w = 1.5 kip/ft, L1 = 35 f…
Determine the beam slope at B. Let w = 1.5 kip/ft, L1 = 35 ft, and L2 = 28 ft. Assume EI = constant.
The FEM for a section that has no external load is equal to…
The FEM for a section that has no external load is equal to zero.
Since indeterminate structures have more support reactions a…
Since indeterminate structures have more support reactions and/or members than required for static stability, the equilibrium equations alone are sufficient for determining the reactions and internal forces of such structures.
Assume that P = 19.2 kips and L = 7.0 ft. Determine the reac…
Assume that P = 19.2 kips and L = 7.0 ft. Determine the reaction at support A. Assume that EI is constant for the beam.
Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at B. Let w =…
Determine the magnitude of the bending moment at B. Let w = 1.3 kip/ft, L1 = 21 ft, and L2 = 31 ft. Assume EI = constant.
Draw the influence line for the moment at B. What is the lin…
Draw the influence line for the moment at B. What is the line’s maximum value? Let L1 = 5 m and L2 = 11 m.
Determine the vertical displacement of joint A if members AE…
Determine the vertical displacement of joint A if members AE and DE experience a temperature increase of 38°C. Let L = 8 m and α = 11.5E-6/°C.
Assuming that the live loads are transmitted to the bottom c…
Assuming that the live loads are transmitted to the bottom chords of the truss, draw the influence line for the force in member BC. The line’s maximum value occurs _______. Let L = 20 ft.