Universiti Teknologi Malaysia - (SPACE Kuantan)

Semester 2 Sessi 2008/09

SAB 4223 – Structural Analysis
Test 1: 2 hours

1. Figure 1 shows the cross section of a double storey building. The roof truss G-H-I is
supported by columns A-B-C and D-E-F by pin joints at A and D.
a. Determine the degrees of redundancy in truss G-H-I
3 points
b. Determine the degrees of redundancy for the whole structure
3 points
c. What will happen to the structure if beam B-E is jointed to column A-B-C and D-
E-F by pin joint?
2 points
d. What will happen to the structure if beam B-E is removed?
2 points

2. For the truss in Figure 2, write the matrix that relates between internal and external force
R
(i.e. by expanding equation Q  bR bX    . No solution is needed for X.
X 
10 points
3. Analyze the frame in Figure 3 to determine moments at the end of each member. Assume
EI as constant and neglect the axial deformation in the members.
30 points
4. Draw bending moment diagram for the frame in Figure 3
(Bonus) 5 points
H
10 kN
B

G I
A D
4m

B E

A C

3m
C F

Figure 1 Figure 2

6m

12kN/m
3m

Figure 3