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Q1. Determine the vertical displacement of joint D of the truss shown in Figure Q1
when a point load of 60 kN is applied at joint B by using virtual work method.
Given, the modulus of elasticity, E, is 200 GPa. The cross sectional area, A, for all
members is given as 103 mm
2
. (30 minutes)
















Figure Q1

























160 cm
125 cm
120 cm
60 kN
A
B
C
D






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Q2. (a) Determine the force in each member at joint D of the space truss given in
Figure Q2. Indicate if the members are in tension or compression.

(b) Determine the reactions and force in each member at joint B

(30 minutes )





Figure Q2



















Joint B

z


Answer
Joint D
3






















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Q3. Determine the slope at point A and deflection at point C of the beam shown in
Figure Q3. E = 200 GPa. and I = 7.5 x 10
6
mm
4
. Use virtual work method.
(30 minutes)











Figure Q3























6 kN/m
24 kNm
3 m 3 m 3 m
A
B
C