SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING WITH BUSINESS AY2011/2012 SESSION

SEMESTER I / TERM TEST1 Module Name : Structural Mechanics and Analysis Module Code : BE820Y Course : DCEB 2FT Time Allowed : 1.0 Hour

ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS Q1. a) Check whether the system of forces as shown in Fig.Q(1a) is in equilibrium. If not, find the magnitude and direction of the equilibrant force required to maintain equilibrium. [30 marks] F5 = 25kN F1=20kN 750 O F4 = 15kN 45
0

35 90 F3 = 10kN

F2 = 13kN

Fig.Q(1a)

b) Draw the free body diagram (FBD) of the beam as shown in Fig.Q(1b). [5 marks] c) Determine the reactions at supports A and B. [15 marks] 100kN 25kN/m 50kN 20kN/m

A
3m 8m 6m 6m Fig.Q(1b) m m

B
2m

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Q2 A uniform beam AB is hinged to a wall at A and connected to a cable at B as shown in Fig.Q2. The beam is subjected to two point loads of 10kN at C and 30kN at D respectively. a) Draw Free Body Diagram (FBD) of Beam AB. [10 marks] b) Determine the tension force in the cable. [20 marks] c) Calculate the direct tensile stress in the cable. [10 marks] d) Calculate the elongation of the cable. [10 marks] Assume that the diameter and Youngs modulus of the cable are 20mm and 200kN/mm2 respectively. [Total 50 marks] Ceiling

3.0m Wall

Cable

Beam AB Hinge A C D

10kN 1.5 m 1.5 m

30kN 2m

Fig.Q2

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Q3

For the structural section as shown in Fig. (Q3), determine the following properties. The member is symmetrical about the y-y axis and all dimensions are in mm. a. Find the location of the centre of gravity (i.e. the d value). [10 marks] b. Calculate the moment of inertia IXX. [30 marks] c. Calculate the moment of inertia IYY. [10 marks] (Total 50 marks) Y

40 X d X 260 0 Y 100 50 50 50 100

Fig Q3.

Useful formulae:

Direct stress

F A

Strain

l l

Hookes law E =

Moment of inertia using principle of parallel axes

Ixx = INA + Ah2

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