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Statically Indeterminate: Approach
Statically Indeterminate: Approach
Statically Indeterminate: Approach
Statically Indeterminate
Definition
Approach
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Statically Indeterminate
Problems
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Superposition Method
Procedure
Relieve the redundant constraint in the
structure
Determine this structures static
reaction
Remove all external applied loads on
the original structure and apply the
redundant constraint as a pseudo-force.
The solution of the original problem is
arrived at by superimposing the solution
from the preceding two parts through a
constraint Equation
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Introduction of Pseudo-Force
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Example 1
Consider a steel rod
that has a diameter
of 5mm. It is
attached to a fixed
wall at A, and before
it is loaded there is a
gap between the
wall at B and the rod
of 1mm. Determine
the reaction at A and
B if the rod is
subject to an axial
force of P=20kN as
shown. Neglect the
size of the collar at
C. E=200 GPa
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Example 2
The ends of the 15mm
diameter steel rods BE
and CD are single
threaded with a pitch of
2.25mm. Knowing that
after being snugly fitted,
the nut at C is tightened
one full turn, determine (a)
the tension in rod CD, (b)
the deflection of point C
of the rigid member
ABC. The elastic
modulus of steel is
200GPa.
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Kinematic Constraint
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