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UNIT IV PROGRAMMING 9
Programming of solution techniques for simultaneous equation solution - Matrix operation -
Simple program development for element stiffness matrix - assemblage - Complete structure
of a stiffness analysis program with subroutines- Use of GTSTRUDL / STAAD I SAP to
solve problems in trusses, beams and frames.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Mcquire and Gallghar. R.H. "Matrix Structural Analysis", John Wiley, 2000.
2. Beaufit F.W et a1. "Computer Methods of Structural Analysis", Prentice Hall, 1970.
3. John L.Meek, "Matrix Structural Analysis", Mc Graw Hill Book Company, 1971.
4. Bathe K.J. and Wilson E.L, "Numerical Methods in Finite Element Analysis", Prentice
i, Hall, Engle Wood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA, 1976.
5. Rajasekaran.S., Sankarasubramanian.G, " Computational Structural Mechanics", Prentice
Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi - 110 001, 200 1, First Edition.
6. Rubinstien, M.F. 'Matrix Computer Analysis of Structures', Prentice Hall, 1966.
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ST501 -MATRIX COMPUTER METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
)., MARK QUESTIONS
Unit 1
1. Explain equivalent joint load concept
2. Establish the reciprocal relationship between the stiffness and flexibility
matrices with reference to a cantilever beam shown in figure
Unit 2
1. Derive the expression for strain energy in terms of either stiffness or
flexibility property
2. What are static and kinematic indeterminancies of a structure? Give
examples.
3. Explain Max. Well -Betti's law with neat sketches
4. State and prove Betti's law
5. State and explain Betti's law
6. Develop Flexibility and stiffness matrices corresponding to the
redundant co-ordinates shown in the following figure
~:::j
r----=·E~-----
.
I. L
CD~ ~2
\!:/
3 '1')
A, E, L
4
1/xPlain with an ex~mple how the band width can be minimized by proper
numbering in a structure (Repeated) .
2. ~xplain the advantages of reanalysis technique.
3.vWhat
\,/
is band width of matrix? How it is made use in structural analysis
4. "Yhat is meant by band width of a matrix
5. ""What is meant by sky line storage
ST501-MATRIX COMPUTER METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
10 MARK QUESTIONS
Unit 1
1. Develop the Stiffness matrix for the axial force member in XY plane. E, A
and L are constant. The member is arbitrarily oriented. Use physical
approach. (Repeated)
3. Develop the Flexibility matrix for the system of springs connected in series
with reference to coordinates 1,2 and 3. The stiffness of each spring is
shown in figure. (4 Marks)
3
k=5kglcm
4. Develop the Stiffness matrix for the beam element with reference to
coordinates shown in figure(6 Marks)
5. Develop the Stiffness matrix for the continuous beam with reference to
coordinates shown in figure
1 .3
i~?-
~r-----~~-----tJ~
J...
1
It
r
6. Derive the relationship between force and displacement for the system given
in figure.
a____~~---,,~FI~,_U_1_ _ _ _ _ _~
~ ~~~ I ;:;%) ~[==\ /£) F 2 , U2
7. Find the forces in all the members of the truss shown in figure, treating
AD as redundant.
i 1000 kN
30· .60·
30·
3 2
A B
EI Constant
1<----10m--.>l+II---10m - -.......
10. Develop the flexibility and stiffness matrices for the beam element with
reference to the coordinates shown in the following Figure.
E,I. L
1. Analyse the continuous beam shown in figure by the flexibility method and
draw the bending mement diagram
30kN
A ~
t
. _ 4rn -Io.o-f-I.....- 4m
t ·t
"14
4m _
2. Using matrix flexibility method analyse the truss loaded as shown in figure
and find the member forces. A and E are the same for all members
~~
I
8m
3m
I
4. Analyse the frame shown in figure and draw the bending mement
diagram
3 kN/m
4m 3m
I I
A
5. Develop the force transformation matrix and find the system flexibility
matrix. Using that structure flexibility matrix, find the element forces of the
continuous beam shown in figura. Draw the bending moment diagram.
EI=constant.
8OJ\}J
~~----------~ p
~~------------~ C
?l
7.Analyse the frame shown in figure by flexibility method if the support 'A'
sinks by 0.02m. Take EI = 1000 kN/m2 as constant
50kN
~m - - L_ _ _
B ,---_____ .1m_ _....., C
6m
3.5m
5.5 m
D
A
8. Analyse the continuous beam by flexibility method as shown in figure and
draw the BMD
20 kN 12 kN
Aa
1-- 6m --I B 1- 5m
=1c
~
D E
9. Using the flexibility method analyse the continuous beam shown in figure.
The beam I mdergoes settlement of surrorts B rmd C by .150 / EI and 100 / EI
. respectively
16kN/m
~
A
EI
10. (i) Analyse the pin-jointed plane frame shown in figure. The flexibility for
each member is 0.025 mm / kN
(ii) If the pin-jointed plane frame shown in figure undergoes a uniform
riSA of tAmrArrltlJrA of 82°C, r.rllr.IJlrltA thA forces in the members of the
frame due to the rise of temperature only.
o !100kN c
I
50kN
4m
- - - 4m -----+l
11. Develop the Flexibility matrix for the Pin-jointed Plane frame with reference
to coordinates 1 and 2 shown in Figure given below. The number in
parentheses are the cross-sectional areas of the members in cm 2
----------:--- 1
6'0 8m
1
-4.5m '" 4.Sm---<l- 4.5m-
12. Analyse the Portal frame shown in the following figure by flexibility method
4m, I
8m. 21
I
Idm
I
1. Analyse the frame shown in figure by stiffness method. Draw the BMD
(Repeated)
B~ _______3_m____ ~_
21 c
3m
20k 01
3m
A
r
2. Develop the Stiffness Matrix for the truss shown in figure. Assume AE as
constant. (Repeated)
Ao~ ________________ ~
3m
C~---- ____________~D
4m
3. Find the bending moments and sketch the BMD for the beams shown in
figure. Use stiffness matrix method for the analysis. EI constant.
A ~r-_l,,---+-;(t},r-B~l~l c
112kN/m
21
3m
A D
\< 5m
5. Analyse the continuous beam shown in figure, using stiffness method. Draw
the BMD.
~
4~
,r 12..m
6. Develop the displacement transformation matrix and find the system stiffness
matrix. Find the internal forces in all members of the rigid frame shown in figure.
Assume axial deformations are neglected.of the continuous beam shown in
figure. Draw the bending moment diagram. EI=constant.
A
I,.
?1
~2m--~'~---2m~
10kN/m 20kN
~l
..-- 4m ---;'>\+-\'-- Sm ---+l.\--+-2m-l
10. Determine the displacement of joint 'A' of the pin-jointed Plane frame
shown in the following Figure, by stiffness method. The number in
parentheses are the cross-sectional areas of the members in cm 2. Take
E=2 x 10 5 N/mm2
B A
(100)
3m 100kN
4m
Write input data file required for the static analysis of a three storeyed,
two bay frame subject to wind 10ad.(Repeated)
2. Write a flow chart and discuss the various modulus of a stiffness analysis
/ 'of programme.(Repeated)
/~~'"
2..1
~o KN :>
1: 1-
~t 2..'I.
SKN ---7"
1: I 1-
4. Calculate the reactions of the beam shown in figure, using the transfer
m,atrix method. E = 200 GPa. I = 2 x 10 8 mm 4 and EI is constant for all
members.
..:;;
I
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