Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur.

Department of Civil Engineering

Structural Mechanics-II (BCE-17)

Problem 1.1.1 Find the static indeterminacy of the two-span continuous beam with an internal hinge, shown
in Fig: 1.1.1(Ans. Zero)

Fig:1.1.1

Problem 1.1.2 Find the degree of static indeterminacy, Ds , and the degree of kinematic indeterminacy, Dk ,
for the plane frame shown in Fig: 1.1.2 , assuming axial deformations to be negligible. (Ans: Ds = 4 and Dk
= 6)

Fig: 1.1.2

Problem 1.1.3 Find the degree of static indeterminacy of the plane frame is shown in the Fig: 1.1.3.
(Ans. 15)

Fig: 1.1.3

Problem 1.1.4 Consider the frame shown in the Fig:1.1.4. If the axial and shear deformations in different
members of the frame are assumed to be negligible, then find the reduction in the degree of kinematical
indeterminacy. (Ans: 6)

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 Fig:1.1.4
Problem 1.1.5 The degree of static indeterminacy of the rigid frame having two internal hinges as shown in
the Fig: 1.1.5. (Ans. 5)

Fig:1.1.5

Problem 1.1.6 A uniform beam (EI = constant) PQ in the form of a quarter-circle of radius R is fixed at end
P and free at the end Q, where a load W is applied as shown in Fig:1.1.6. The vertical downward
𝐖𝐑𝟑
displacement, δq, at the loaded point Q. (Ans. δq = 0.7854 ( 𝐄𝐈 ) )

Fig: 1.1.6

Problem 1.1.7 A vertical load of 10kN acts on a hinge located at a distance of L/4 from the roller support Q
of a beam of length L ( Fig: 1.1.7). The vertical reaction at support Q . (Ans. Zero)

Fig: 1.1.7

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Problem 1.1.8 Determine the vertical deflection at the free end of a circular cantilever frame shown in
Fig:1.1.8 using the strain energy method.. Take EI = constant.

Fig:1.1.8
Problem 1.1.9 A propped cantilever beam of length 4 m is subjected to UDL of 30 kN/m over the entire
length of the span. If the flexural rigidity of the beam is 2 x 104 kNm2, what would be the rotation at the
propped support of the beam? Also determine the moment developed at the fixed support.

Problem 1.1.10 In the propped cantilever beam carrying a uniformly distributed load of w N/m, shown in
the Fig:1.1.10 , Find the reaction at the support B. (Ans: 3wL / 8)

Fig:1.1.10
Problem 1.1.11 For the beam shown in Fig:1.1.11, Find the value of the support moment M.
(Ans. 5 kN-m) .

Fig: 1.1.11
Problem 1.1.12 Calculate the vertical reaction developed at B in the frame shown in Fig: 1.1.12 below due
to the applied load to 100 kN (with 150,000 mm2 cross-sectional area and 3.125 x 109 mm4 moment of
inertia for both members). (Ans: 5.9 kN)

Fig: 1.1.12

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Problem 1.1.13 A two span continuous beam having equal spans each of length L is subjected to a
uniformly distributed load w per unit length. The beam has constant flexural rigidity. Find the Reaction at
the middle support and the Bending Moment at the middle support.
(Ans. 5wL / 4 ; wL2 / 8 )

Problem 1.1.14 A prismatic beam P-Q-R of flexural rigidity EI=1×104kNm2 is subjected to a moment of 180 kNm at
Q as shown in the figure. The rotation at Q (in rad ). (Ans. 0.01 radian)

Fig:1.1.14

Problem 1.1.15 The rigid-jointed plane frame QRS shown in Fig: 1.1.15 is subjected to a load P at the joint
R. Let the axial deformations in the frame be neglected. If the support S undergoes a settlement of  and the
vertical reaction at the support S will becomes zero. Then find the value of   (Ans:  = PL3 / EI )

Fig: 1.1.15
Problem 1.1.16 A portal frame shown in Fig: 1.1.16 has a hinge support at joint P and a roller support at
joint R. A point load of 50 kN is acting at joint R in the horizontal direction. The flexural rigidity. EI, of
each member is 106 kNm2. Under the applied load, Find the horizontal displacement (in mm ) of joint R .
(Ans. 25 mm)

Fig: 1.1.16

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Problem 1.1.17 The portal frame shown in the Fig:1.1.17 is subjected to a uniformly distributed vertical load
w (per unit length). Find the bending moment in the beam at the joint ‘Q’. (Ans. Zero)

Fig:1.1.17

Problem 1.1.18 The value of M in the beam ABC (Fig:1.1.18) is such that the joint B does not rotate. Find
the value of support reaction (in kN) at B. (Ans: 60 kN)

Fig:1.1.18
Problem 1.1.19 Find the support reactions of the beam shown in Fig: 1.1.19. The beam has an internal
hinge at C.

Fig:1.1.19
Problem 1.1.20 Calculate bending moment and shear force and plot their variation for the frame shown in
Fig: 1.1.20 .

Fig:1.1.20

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Problem 1.1.21 Analyse the beam shown in Fig: 1.1.21 using the strain energy method and draw bending
moment diagram and shear force diagram.

Fig:1.1.21

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 Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur.
Department of Civil Engineering

Structural Mechanics-II (BCE-17)

Problem 1.2.1 For the beam shown below, Find the stiffness coefficient K22 . (Ans. 12EI / L3)

Fig: 1.2.1
Problem 1.2.2 Find the stiffness K of a beam deflecting in a symmetric mode, as shown in Fig: 1.2.2
(Ans: 2EI / L)

Fig: 1.2.2
Problem 1.2.3 The frame in Fig: 1.2.3 shows three beam elements OA, OB and OC , with identical length L
and flexural rigidity El , subject to an external moment M applied at the rigid joint O. The correct set of
bending moments {MOA, MOB, MOC} that develop at O in the three beam elements OA, OB and OC .
( Ans: 3M/7, 0, 4M/7)

Fig: 1.2.3
Problem 1.2.4 All members in the rigid-jointed frame shown in Fig: 1.2.4 are prismatic and have the same
flexural stiffness EI . Find the magnitude of the bending moment at Q (in kNm) due to the given loading.
(Ans. 25 kN)

Fig: 1.2.4

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Problem 1.2.5 All members of the frame shown in Fig:1.2.5 have the same flexural rigidity EI and length L.
If a moment M is applied at joint B, Find the rotation of the joint B. (Ans. ML / 11EI)

Fig:1.2.5

Problem 1.2.6 Three beam members are connected at the joint B as shown in the Fig:1.2.6. Joint B is
subjected to a clockwise moment of 100 kN-m. Calculate the moment at A, C and D by Moment
Distribution Method. All beam elements have constant cross-sectional area and materials. (Constant J and E)

Fig:1.2.6
Problem 1.2.7 Determine the moments at B and C, then draw the moment diagram for the beam. All
connections are pins. Assume the horizontal reactions are zero. EI is constant. (Ans. MBA = + 16 kNm; MBC = -
16 kNm; MCB = + 16 kNm; MCD = - 16 kNm)

Fig: 1.2.7
Problem 1.2.8 Determine the reactions at the supports. Assume A is fixed, and B and C are rollers that
can either push or pull on the beam. EI is constant. (Ans. MAB = -30 kNm; MBA = +15 kNm; MBC = -15
kNm; RA = 33kN Upward; RB = 33kN Upward; RC = 6kN Downward;)

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 Fig: 1.2.8
Problem 1.2.9 Determine the moments at B and C, then draw the moment diagram for the beam. Assume
the supports at B and C are rollers and A and D are pins. EI is constant.
(Ans. MB =7.38 kNm Hogging; MC = 7.38 kNm Hogging)

Fig: 1.2.9
Problem 1.2.10 Determine the moment at B, then draw the moment diagram for each member of the frame.
Assume the supports at A and C are pins. EI is constant.
(Ans. MBA = + 19.6 kNm; MBC = - 19.6 kNm)

Fig: 1.2.10

Problem 1.2.11 The frame is made from pipe that is fixed connected. If it supports the loading shown,
determine the moments developed at each of the joints. EI is constant.
(Ans. MAB= + 20.6 kNm; MBA = + 41.1 kNm; MBC = - 41.1 kNm; MCB = + 41.1 kNm; MCD = - 41.1 kNm;
MDC = - 20.6 kNm)

Fig: 1.2.11
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Problem 1.2.12 Determine the moments at D and C, then draw the moment diagram for each member of the
frame. Assume the supports at A and B are pins. EI is constant.
(Ans. MDA= + 3.60 kNm; MDC = - 3.60 kNm; MCD = - 3.60 kNm; MCB = - 3.60 kNm)

Fig: 1.2.12
Problem 1.2.13 Determine the internal moments at each support of the beam shown in Fig.1.2.13. EI is
constant. (Ans. MAB = + 62.5 kNm; MBA = +125.5 kNm; MBC = - 125.5 kNm; MCB = +281.5 kNm; MCD = -
281.5 kNm; MDC = + 234.3kNm)

Fig: 1.2.13

Problem 1.1.2.14 Considering the symmetry of a rigid frame as shown below, the magnitude of the bending
moment (in kNm) at P (preferably using the moment distribution method) (Ans. 176 kNm)

Fig:1.2.14

Problem 1.2.15 Consider the portal frame shown in the Fig:1.2.15 and assume the modulus of elasticity E =
2.5 x 104 MPa and the moment of inertial, I = 8 x 108 mm for all the members of the frame. Find the
rotation (in degrees) at the rigid joint Q. (Ans. 1.003)

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 Fig:1.2.15
Problem 1.2.16 A beam of uniform cross-section and of length 2 L is simply supported by rigid supports at
its ends and by an elastic prop at its centre. If the prop deflects by an amount A times the load it carries and
if the beam carries a total uniformly distributed load of W find the load carried by the prop if EI is constant
throughout the length of beam.

(Ans: )

Problem 1.2.17 Determine horizontal deflection at point D in the frame shown in Fig:1.2.17. EI is constant
throughout.

Fig:1.2.17
Problem 1.2.18 Draw the B.M. diagram for the beam shown in Fig:1.2.18 when support B settles by 10 mm,
using moment distribution method.

Fig:1.2.18

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Problem 1.2.19 In the rigid frame shown in Fig:1.2.19. A central concentrated load is acting on "BC". Find
slopes at joint A, B, C, D.

Fig:1.2.19

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 Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur.
Department of Civil Engineering

Structural Mechanics-II (BCE-17)

Problem 1.3.1 Analyse the frame shown in Fig:1.3.1 by slope deflection method and draw the B.M.D. and
S.F.D.

Fig:1.3.1
Problem 1.3.2 The two-span continuous beam shown below is subject to a clockwise rotational slip θA =
0.004 radian at the fixed end A. Applying the slope-deflection method of analysis, determine the slope θB at
B. Given that the flexural rigidity EI = 25000 kNm2 and span L = 5m, determine the end moments (in kNm
unit) in the two spans, the draw the bending moment diagram.

Fig: 1.3.2
Problem 1.3.3 Determine the moments at A and B, then draw the moment diagram for the beam. EI is
constant. (Ans. MAB = -MO/7; MBC = 2MO/7; MBA = - 2MO/7)

Fig.1.3.3
Problem 1.3.4 The continuous beam supports the three concentrated loads. Determine the maximum
moment in the beam and then draw the moment diagram. EI is constant.
(Ans. Mmax = 7PL/40)

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 Fig. 1.3.4
Problem 1.3.5 Determine the internal moments at A and B, then draw the moment diagram. Assume B and
C are rollers. EI is constant.
(Ans. MAB = +2.25 kNm; MBA = +4.50 kNm; MBC = - 4.50 kNm)

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Fig. 1.3.5
Problem 1.3.6 Determine the moments at the ends of each member of the frame. The supports at A and C
and joint B are fixed connected. EI is constant. (Ans. MAB = -1.50 kNm; MCB = + 1.50 kNm; MBA = + 6.00
kNm; MBC = 3.00 kNm)

Fig.1.3.6
Problem 1.3.7 When the 15 kN/m load is applied to the three-member frame the support at D settles 10 mm.
Determine the moment acting at each of the fixed supports A, C, and D. The members are pin connected at
B, E = 200 GPa, and I = 800(106) mm4. (Ans. MAB = - 330 kNm; MCB = + 400 kNm; MDB = 0)

Fig. 1.3.7

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Problem 1.3.8 The wood frame is subjected to the load of 6 kN. Determine the moments at the fixed joints
A, B, and D. The joint at C is pinned. EI is constant. (Ans. MAB = -10.40 kNm; MBA = - 6.26 kNm; MBC = +
6.26 kNm; MDC = -7.30 kNm)

Fig. 1.3.8

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