Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) 2010 M.E First Sester (/e )Computational Structural chanics - Question Paper

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USN    08CSE12

1 a. What is kinematic indeterminacy and static indeterminacy? Explain with examples.

USN    08CSE12

(08 Marks)

USN    08CSE12

b. Determine the flexibility matrix of the cantilever beam shown in Fig. 1(b).    (12 Marks)

_4 .....J_I

Fig. 1(b)

Analyze the continious beam by flexibility method. Refer Fig.2.

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I_^c

Cm

k-

ex

Fig.2.

Analyze the given frame by flexibility method and draw the BMD. Refer Fig.3. (20 Marks)

a    o

EI = constant for all members.

Fig.3.

Analyze the continious beam by flexibility method. EI is constant for all members. Refer Fig.4.    (20 Marks)

Analyze the pin jointed truss given in Fig.5 for the forces in the members for the given

(20 Marks)

	3 rn
A and E are same for all the members. Fig.5

Analyze the continious beam by stiffness method. Refer Fig.6.

Fig.6.

Analyze the given frame by stiffness method. EF is same for all members. Refer Fig.7.

(20 Marks)

4-

Explain the following :

a.    Principle of contragradience.

b.    Band width minimization.

c.    Gauss elimination for solving simultaneous equations.

d.    Salient features of stiffness matrix.

(20 Marks)

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