CES 424

DETERMINATE STRUCTURES

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this topic, students should be able to:

1. Identify the different forms of structures

2. Calculate the degrees of static and kinematic
indeterminacy for beam, frame and truss.
3. Classify the structure to unstable, statically
determinate and statically indeterminate.

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 Structural Engineering

➢ A structure may be defined as an

assemblage of materials capable of
supporting loads.

➢ Structural engineering is the process of

applying the engineering method to the
creation of structures.

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 Structural Engineering

The sequence of Structural Engineering process involves:

➢ Planning – It is defined as the selection of the gross physical system. It is
involves a consideration of function/functions of structure (building, bridges,
etc), materials to be used (steel, concrete timber), structural system (arches,
trusses, etc) and arrangement. Probably most difficult and important phase
of structural engineering.
➢ Analysis – Its involves determination of the reaction and displacement
occurring in the structure.
➢ Design – a selection and proportioning of the individual members of the
structure, so that with an appropriate factor of safety (or load factor) and
limited displacements, They resist the forces and moments indicated by the
analysis.
➢ Detailing – it is considers the necessary clearance and fits to determine
exact dimensions for actual fabrication.
➢ Construction – it is involves the fabrication and erection of the parts of the
structure.
➢ Inspection – it is to ensure that construction is in accordance with the
design and detail drawings, usually takes place simultaneously with the
construction process.
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 Type of Structures

Building consist of different type of structures as illustrated in the

diagram.

COLUMN

BEAM

SLAB

FOUNDATION

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 Idealized Structure

➢ To develop the ability to model or idealize a structure so that the

structural engineer can perform a practical force analysis of the
members
➢ Generally actual structure in 3-D can be idealized to 2-D.

3-D 2-D

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 Idealized Structure

Support reactions are idealized as follow;

Rx Rx

Ry Ry Ry

(a) Fixed (b) Hinge or Pin (c) Roller


M = -k


R = -k

(d) Helical Spring (e) Spiral Spring

Forces exerted by supports are referred to external reactions

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 Idealized Structure

Internal reactions are idealized as follow;

F
M

(a) Rigid

(b) Cable

(c) Hinge

Forces exerted by one part of a member upon adjacent parts are referred to
internal reactions

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 Typical Support Connections

Different type of support conditions are as follow;

Idealized models used in
Actual support connections
structural analysis

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 Static Equations of Equilibrium

Static equations of equilibrium have 2 types;

1. For 3-D Structures;

 Fx = 0  Fy = 0  Fz = 0
 M x =0  M y =0  M z =0 eqn 2.1
2. For 2-D Structures;

 Fx = 0
 Fy = 0
 M o =0 eqn 2.2

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 Structure Flow Chart

STRUCTURE

STABLE UNSTABLE

STATICALLY STATICALLY STATICALLY GEOMETRICALLY

DETERMINATE INDETERMINATE

EXTERNAL INTERNAL

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 Static Indeterminacy

Static indeterminacy can be categorised into two;

Statically Determinate Structures

When the static equilibrium equations
are sufficient to determine the unknown
support reactions.

Statically Indeterminate Structures

When the static equilibrium equations
are not sufficient to determine the
unknown support reactions.

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 Degree of Static Indeterminacy

Degree of static indeterminacy, d, is defined as an excess of

unknown reactions as compared to the static equations (known as
redundant).

Beam & Frame

d = Degree of static indeterminacy
d=r–n–c
r = Number of support reactions
or
n = Number of static equilibrium equations
d = 3m + r – 3j – c
(n = 3 for 2D structures)
c = Number of internal hinge
m = Number of members
Plane Truss
j = Number of joints
d = m + r – 2j

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 Degree of Static Indeterminacy

Structures can be classified base on their Degree of static

indeterminacy, d. It can be summarised as follows;

Degree of Static Classification of

Indeterminacy (d) Structures

if d is < 0 (-ve) Statically unstable

if d is = 0 Statically determinate

if d is > 0 (+ve) Statically indeterminate

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 Example 1
Show that the beams below are either unstable, statically determinate or statically
indeterminate. For those that are statically determinate, determine their reactions.

5 kN 5 kN 5 kN

300 300 300

A C B A C B A C B
3m 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m

(a) (b) (c)

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 Example 1
General equation for beam and frame.
d = 3m + r – 3j - c or d = r – n - c
5 kN 5 kN 5 kN

300 300 300

A C B A C B A C B
3m 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m

(a) (b) (c)

r = 3, n = 3, c = 0 r = 4, n = 3, c = 0 r = 2, n = 3, c = 0

d = 3 – 3 – 0 = 0. d = 4 – 3 – 0 = 1. d = 2 – 3 – 0 = -1.
The beam is statically The beam is statically The beam is unstable.
determinate. indeterminate to the 1st degree

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 Example 2
Show that the frames below are either unstable, statically determinate or statically
indeterminate. For those that are statically determinate, determine their reactions.

B B B
C C C

2m hinge 2m hinge 2m

5 kN 5 kN 5 kN

2m 2m 2m

A D A D A D

3m 3m 3m

(b) (c)
(a)

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 Example 2
General equation for beam and frame.
d = 3m + r – 3j - c or d = r – n - c
B C B C B C

5 kN 5 kN 5 kN
hinge hinge

A A D A D
D

3m 3m 3m

r = 3, n = 3, c = 1 r = 4, n = 3, c = 1 r = 4, n = 3, c = 0

d = 3 – 3 – 1 = -1. d = 4 – 3 – 1 = 0. d = 4 – 3 – 0 = 1.
The frame is unstable. The frame is statically The frame is statically
determinate. indeterminate to the 1st degree

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 Example 3
Show that the trusses below are either unstable, statically determinate or statically
indeterminate. For those that are statically determinate, determine their reactions.

5 kN 5 kN
B C B C

A D A D

3m 3m

(a) (b)

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 Example 3
General equation for truss.
d = m + r – 2j
5 kN
5 kN B C
B C

A D
A D
3m
3m

m = 5, r = 3, j = 4 m = 6, r = 4, j = 4

d = 5 + 3 – 2(4) = 0. d = 6 + 4 – 2(4) = 2.
The truss is statically determinate. The truss is statically indeterminate to the 2nd degree
Need to check for external redundancy.
d=r–n=4–3=1
external =1

therefore internal = 2 – 1 = 1

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 Kinematic Indeterminacy

When loads are applied on structure, each joint will undergo

displacements (translation and rotation). Some displacements may
be known, some are unknown. The number of unknown joint
displacements is the degree of kinematic indeterminacy or the
number of DEGREE OF FREEDOM for joint displacement.

There are three (3) possible displacement can occur;

1. Horizontal Translation (H)

2. Vertical Translation (V)
3. Rotational Translation (M)

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 General Principle

Kinematic indeterminacy (Degree of freedom) can be determined base on

two categories which are depends on;

1. Type of supports
a) Fixed support (zero DOF) – Unconstrained DOF = 0
b) Pinned support (M DOF) – Unconstrained DOF = 1
c) Roller Support (M and H or V DOF) – Unconstrained DOF = 2

2. Type of joints
a) Fixed joint (H, V and M) – Unconstrained DOF = 3
b) Pinned Joint (H and V) – Unconstrained DOF = 2

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 Example 4
Determined the unconstrained degrees of freedom and constrained degrees of
freedom of the given structures below.

5 kN
At Support A
300
Unconstrained DOF = 1 (M)
Constrained DOF = 2 ( H and V)
A C B
3m 3m
At Support B
(a) Unconstrained DOF = 2 (H and M)
Constrained DOF = 1 (V)

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 Example 5
Determined the unconstrained degrees of freedom and constrained degrees of freedom of
the given structures below.

B
C

2m At Support A
Unconstrained DOF = 1 (M)
5 kN Constrained DOF = 2 ( H and V)

2m
At Support D
Unconstrained DOF = 2 (H and M)
A D Constrained DOF = 1 (V)

3m At Joint B and C
Unconstrained DOF = 3 (M, H and V)
Constrained DOF = 0

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 Example 6
Determined the unconstrained degrees of freedom and constrained degrees of freedom of
the given structures below.

5 kN
B C
At Support A
Unconstrained DOF = 0
Constrained DOF = 2 ( H and V)

At Support D
A D Unconstrained DOF = 1 (H)
Constrained DOF = 1 (V)
3m

At Joint B and C
Unconstrained DOF = 2 (H and V)
Constrained DOF = 0

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 Structural Stability

• To ensure the equilibrium of a structure or its member, it is not

only necessary to satisfy the equations of equilibrium, but the
members must also be properly held or constrained by their
supports.

• Two (2) situations may occur where the conditions for proper
constraints has not been met;

i) Partial Constraints
ii) Improper Constraints

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 Partial Constraints

Fewer reactive forces than equations of equilibrium.

If  Fx  0 or  Fy  0 or  M  0 the structure will be unstable.

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 Improper Constraints

In some cases, unknown forces may equal to the equilibrium.

However, instability or movement of structure could still occur if
support reactions are concurrent at a point

Concurrent reactions

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 Improper Constraints

In some cases, unknown forces may equal to the equilibrium.

However, instability or movement of structure could still occur if
support reactions are concurrent at a point

Parallel reactions

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 Review
Problems

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 Problem 1
The structures shown in Figure below are either statically determinate, statically
indeterminate or unstable. Determine statically indeterminate structure/s ONLY and
suggest changes to be made so that the structure/s become statically determinate, hence
calculate the external reactions.

(a)

(c)

(d)

(b)

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 Problem 2

1. Show that the structures below are either unstable, statically

determinate or statically indeterminate. For those that are
statically determinate, determine their reactions.
2. Calculate the kinematic indeterminacy of the structures below.

10 kN/m
20 kN/m
15 kN/m
C D
5m
B 10 m C
B
10 m
10 m
A
A B A D
10 m
9m 6m
(c)
(a) (b)

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 Problem 3

1. Show that the structures below are either unstable, statically

determinate or statically indeterminate. For those that are
statically determinate, determine their reactions.
2. Calculate the kinematic indeterminacy of the structures below.
15 kN
30 kN 10 kN/m
E

5m B
D C 5m

4m A
A C
B 2m 6m
5m 5m
(a) (b)

10 15 kN/m 10 kN/m
A kN/m D
B A B
C
4m 6m 4m
6m 4m
(c)
(d)

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