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Statics– CIVL 2110

Fall 2018

HOMEWORK 4 – DUE DATE: 28/11/2018

 Problem 1

Determine the force in members 𝐷𝐺 and


𝐹𝐼 of the truss shown. Hint: Use
section 𝑎𝑎. Now, determine the force in
members 𝐺𝐽 and 𝐼𝐾 of the truss shown.
Hint: Use section 𝑏𝑏.

 Problem 2

Determine the force in all members of the


truss shown [method of joints].

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Statics – CIVL 2110 HOMEWORK 3

 Problem 3

If the maximum force that any member can


support is 4 𝑘𝑁 in tension and 3 𝑘𝑁 in
compression, determine the maximum
force 𝑃 that can be applied at joint 𝐵.
Take 𝑑 = 1 𝑚.

 Problem 4

The truss shown was designed to support


the roof of a food market. For the given
loading, determine the force in
members 𝐹𝐺, 𝐸𝐺 and 𝐸𝐻.

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Statics – CIVL 2110 HOMEWORK 3

 Problem 5

The input file for solving a truss using a computer is as follows (assume the input data follows the format described in
the class):

Joint 6
Information 0.0 0.0
1.5 0.0
3.0 0.0
4.5 0.0
1.5 2.0
3.0 2.0
Member 9
Information 1 2
2 3
3 4
5 6
2 5
3 6
1 5
3 5
4 6
Fixity 1 1
Conditions 0 0
0 0
0 1
0 0
0 0
Loading 0 0
0 -300
0 0
0 0
100 0
0 -300

1. Based on the above data draw the truss corresponding to these data. Please show dimensions and number the
joints and members (members should be indicated with their number placed within a circle). Show clearly the
supports and loads acting on the truss.
2. The computer solves this truss by setting up and solving a system of linear equations of the form 𝐴𝑥 = 𝑏. What
are dimensions of the matrices 𝐴, 𝑥, and 𝑏?
3. What are the elements of 𝑥? (Please follow the same order and notation as in class, denoting by 𝐹𝑖 the force of
the ith member, and by 𝑅𝑖 the ith reaction).
4. Write the 5th and 6th row of 𝐴 (assuming the ordering of rows follows that described in class).
5. Write the 5th and 6th row of 𝑏.
6. Use the method of sections to determine the forces in members 4, 8 and 2.

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