CE130 Theory of Structures

Homework Oct 11, 2017

Due: Oct 18, 2017 (No late assignment accepted)

Learning outcome(s) Matching (key) ABET outcome(s)

Influence line analysis (a) Apply mathematics, science, and engineering
to problem solving (H)
(e) Formulate and solve engineering problems
1. Influence Line for Statically Determine Trusses (Tabulated approach)

F G H

24 ft

Ax A B C D E

4 @ 18 ft
Ay Ey

Tabulated Approach
a. Construct the influence lines of the support reactions at A (only Ay) and E (Ey).
Step 1. Populate the following stable. Let the unit-load move from left to right (i.e., A to E) at fixed
interval.

Location of Support Reactions

the unit-load, Joint
x (ft) Ay Ey
0 A
18 B
36 C
54 D
72 E

Step 2. Plot the influence line of the reactions.

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Tabulated Approach

b. Member axial force. Find the axial force of members A-B and A-F (Method of Joints) for the truss
shown.

Step 1. Populate the following stable. Let the unit-load move from left to right (i.e., A to E) at fixed
interval. Use positive sign convention (i.e., + equal tension).

Location of Member axial force

Support
the unit-load, Joint
Reaction, Ay A-B A-F
x (ft)
0 A 1.00
18 B 0.75
36 C 0.50
54 D 0.25
72 E 0.00

Step 2. Plot the influence line of the reactions.

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c. Member axial force. Find the axial force of members B-C, B-G and F-G (Method of Sections) for the
truss shown.

Step 1. Populate the following stable. Let the unit-load move from left to right (i.e., A to E) at fixed
interval. Use positive sign convention (i.e., + equal tension).

Location of Member axial force

Support
the unit- Joint
Reaction, Ay B-C B-G F-G
load, x (ft)
0 A 1.00
18 B 0.75
36 C 0.50
54 D 0.25
72 E 0.00

Step 2. Plot the influence line of the reactions.

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d. Member axial force. Find the axial force of members B-F and C-G (Method of Joints/Sections) for
the truss shown.

Step 1. Populate the following stable. Let the unit-load move from left to right (i.e., A to E) at fixed
interval. Use positive sign convention (i.e., + equal tension).

Location of Member axial force

Support
the unit-load, Joint
Reaction, Ay B-F C-G
x (ft)
0 A 1.00
18 B 0.75
36 C 0.50
54 D 0.25
72 E 0.00

Step 2. Plot the influence line of the reactions.

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2. The horizontal beam shown is pinned at A and roller supported at B. Using Equilibrium Approach,
derive and draw the influence line for
(a) The horizontal and vertical support reactions at A
(b) The vertical support reaction at B
(c) The shear at C
(d) The moment at C

The unit-load to move from the left end towards the right end (i.e., set origin at A)

3. The compound beam pinned at A is linked at B as shown. Using Equilibrium Approach, derive and draw
the influence line for
(a) The vertical support reactions at A, C and E
(b) The shear at D
(c) The moment at D

The unit-load to move from the left end towards the right end (i.e., set origin at A)

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