CVE4303 Assignment 2.

1 August 2016

Q1: Given the 2-member L-frame structure and loadings as shown in Fig.Q1 below, answer the
following questions using the labeling of DOF as stated in Fig. Q1:

a.) Show the structure as a superposition of 2 structures. One structure with all free joints restrained
and another structure with nodal loads.

b.) Assemble the structure stiffness matrix [K] in terms of .

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c.) Solve matrix equation [Qk] = [K11][Du] for [Du] in terms of ,

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where = [1 , 2 , 3 ] .

d.) Solve [Qu] = [K21][Du] , where [ ] = [4 5 6 ]

e.) Calculate and sketch the total reactions for the fixed and roller supports.

f.) Draw shear and moment diagrams for member B.

CVE4303 Assignment 2.1 August 2016