EAFIT University Structural Analysis 2019-2

School of Engineering Homework 1 – Determinate structures

Civil Engineering Department

Homework 1
Deflections of trusses, beams, and frames: Work–Energy Methods

Important:
This workshop isn’t mandatory. It’s proposed as a basic learning tool for the study of the contents of the
subject. If you consider it necessary, consult other bibliographical references

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1. Use the virtual work method and the Castigliano’s second theorem to determine the vertical deflection
at joint G of the truss shown (A = 3000.0 mm²)

2. Use the virtual work method and the Castigliano’s second theorem to determine the vertical deflection
at joint I of the truss shown (A = 2000.0 mm²)

3. Use the virtual work method and the Castigliano’s second theorem to determine the vertical deflection
at joint C of the beam shown

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School of Engineering Homework 1 – Determinate structures
Civil Engineering Department

4. Use the virtual work method or the Castigliano’s second theorem to determine the vertical deflection
at joint B of the beam shown. Make the calculations, considering the following:

• Strain energy due to shear and bending ∆𝑠+𝑏

• Strain energy due to bending ∆𝑏

∆𝑠+𝑏
How does the relation ⁄∆ vary with h/L, where h is height and L is span of beam? Make a graph,
𝑏
taking h/L in X-axis. Assume E=200 GPa and G=70 GPa. Take a / b = 1 / 3.

5. Use the virtual work method and the Castigliano’s second theorem to determine the vertical and
horizontal deflection of joint D and the rotation of joint B of the frame shown. Take EI constant. Draw
the axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams.

6. Use the virtual work method and the Castigliano’s second theorem to determine the vertical deflection
and the rotation of joint C of the frame shown. Draw the axial force, shear force and bending moment
diagrams.
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School of Engineering Homework 1 – Determinate structures
Civil Engineering Department

7. Use the virtual work method and the Castigliano’s second theorem to determine the lateral deflection
at joint H of the truss shown.

8. Use the virtual work method and the Castigliano’s second theorem to determine the vertical deflection
and the rotation of joint C of the frame shown.

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