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Product Statics (Technische Universiteit Delft)

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AE1103 Statics

23 January 201214,00h - 17.00h

Answer sheets
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Student no.:

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Write relevant calculations on the answer sheet.

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Answers without calculations or motivation will not be taken into
account.

Use possible checks to avoid calculation errors.

The order of answering the questions is free.
NOTE: this exam consists of 5 problems.

The neatness of the presentation of the answers

will be considered in the marking.

All answers must be given mentioning the correct SI units.

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Problem 1 (Weight 2.5 - approx. 40 minutes)

The truss structure in the figure below is loaded in H with a vertical force of 50 kN as
indicated. A l l relevant values can be found in the figure.
Het onderstaande vakwerk wordt in H belast met een verticale kracht van 50 kN zoals
aangegeven in de figuur. Alle relevante gegevens kunnen in de figuur worden gevonden

50 kN
H
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2m 2m

Questions:
a) Determine the reactions in A, B and K and draw these in the figure in the
direction in which they act on the structure in reality.
Bepaal de oplegreacties in A, B en K en teken deze in de figuur zoals ze in
werkelijkheid op de constructie werken.

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(problem 1 continued)

b) Identify the zero-force members in the structure.

Identificeer de nulstaven in deze constructie.

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c) Calculate the normal forces in members CG, DG, DE, GH and EH using a method
of your choice with the correct sign for tension (+) or compression (-) and include
these in the table on the next page. A l l results must be supported by calculations.
Bereken met een methode naar keuze de normaalh'achten in de staven CG, DG,
DE, GH en EH met het juiste teken voor trek (+) en druk (-) en vermeld ze in de
tabel op de volgende pagina. Alle resultaten moeten met berekeningen Moorden
onderbouwd.

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(problem 1 continued)

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Problem 2 (Weight 1.5 - approx. 35 minutes)

In the figure below the thin-walled cross-section of the tail plane and fuselage of an
aircraft is shown. A l l relevant values can be found in the figure. Thin-walled assumptions
MUST be used in your calculations ( t « R).
In de onderstaande figuur wordt een dimwandige doorsnede van een staartvlak en romp
van een vliegtuig w^eergegeven. Alle relevante waardes staan in de figuur. Het is
VERPLICHT de aannames van dunwandigheid te gebruiken (t « R).

2R

Questions
a) Calculate the coordinates of the centroid C in the x-z coordinate system with
origin O,
Bereken de coördinaten van het zwaartepimt C in het x-z coördinatenstelsel met
oorsprong O.

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(Problem 2 continued)

b) Calculate the principal moment of inertia about the z'-axis through the centroid in
C. Use X = 2R, z = 1,70R for the location of the centroid in all your further
calculations.
Bereken het centrale hoofdtraagheidsmoment om de z '-as door het zwaartepunt in
C. Gebruik de waardes x = 2R, z = 1,70R voor de locatie van het zwaartepunt in
alle verdere berekeningen.

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(Problem 2 continued)

c) Calculate the principal moment of inertia about the x '-axis through the centroid in
C. Use X = 2R, z = 1,70R for the location of the centroid in all your further
calculations.
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C. Gebruik de waardes x = 2R, z = J, 70R voor de locatie van het zwaartepunt in
alle verdere berekeningen.

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Problem 3 (Weight 2.0 - approx. 35 minutes)

Beam ASB in the figure below has a hinge support in A, and a hinge support in B. S is a
hinge, AS and SB each have length L and are loaded in the middle by a vertical and a
horizontal force F respectively, as shown. A l l other relevant values are given in the figure
below.
Balk ASB in de onderstaande figuur heeft een scharnieroplegging in A en een
scharnieroplegging in B. S is een scharnier. AS en SB hebben ieder lengte L en worden
belast met respectievelijk een verticale en een horizontale kracht F zoals aangegeven in
de figuur. Alle overige relevante waardes zijn aangegeven in de figuur.
X
S

Questions 'ir ^0
a) Calculate the reactions in A and B and draw these in the figure in the direction in
which they act on the structure in reality.
Bepaal de oplegreacties in A en in B en teken deze in de figuur zoals ze in
werkelijkheid op de constructie werken.

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(problem 3 continued)

b) Draw the normal force, shear force and moment diagrams (N-, V - and M -
diagram) of the frame and use the correct deformation signs. Indicate all relevant
values including all (local) extremes.
Teken de jwrmaalh-achten-, dwarsh-achten- en momentenlijnen (N-, V- en M-
lijnen) voor de ligger en vernield daarbij de juiste vervormingstekens. Geef alle
relevante waardes aan, inclusief alle (locale) extreme waardes.

3 V

I N-diagram

1 i V-diagram
IA A

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Problem 4 (Weight 2.0 - approx. 35 minutes)

The structure in the figure below is loaded as shown. Beam ABCDE is clamped in A. A l l
relevant values are given in the figure below,
De onderstaande constructie wordt belast zoals in de figuur aangegeven. Balk ABCDE is
ingeklemd in A. Alle relevante M^aardes zijn aangegeven in de figuur.
X

50 k N
C D

5m

A B E ±
z

50 k N
q = lOlcN/m

5m 5m

Questions
a) Calculate the reactions in A and draw these in the figure in the direction in which
they act on the structure in reality.
Bepaal de oplegreacties in A en teken deze in de figuur zoals ze in werkelijkheid
op de constructie werken.

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(problem 4 continued)

b) Draw the normal force, shear force and moment diagrams (N-, V - and M -
diagram) of the frame and use the correct deformation signs. Indicate all relevant
values including all (local) extremes.
Teken de normaalh'achten-, dwarsh-achten- en momentenlijnen (N-, V- en M-
lijnen) voor de ligger en vermeld daarbij de juiste vervormingstekens. Geef alle
relevante waardes aan, inclusief alle (locale) extreme M>aardes.

A B j N-diagram

C D

I V-diagram
A B

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C D

M-diagram
A B

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Problem 5 (Weight 2.0 - approx. 35 minutes)

The truss in the figure below is supported by roller supports in A, B and C. The slope of
the hinged support in A is perpendicular to member A B . The truss is loaded by a vertical
force Fy = 25 N and a horizontal force Fx = 25 N in point D. The distance A D = 4 m. A l l
relevant values are given in the figure below.
Het valwerk in de onderstaande constructie wordt met rolopleggingen ondersteimd in A,
B en C. De helling van het scharnier in A staat loodrecht op staaf AB. Het valwerk wordt
belast door een verticale kracht Fy = 25 N en een horizontale bracht F^ = 25 N in punt D.
De afstand AD = 4 m. Alle relevante waardes zijn aangegeven in de figuur.

Fv= 25 N

F.= 25 N

2,4 m

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Questions:
a) Use the principle of virtual work to calculate the reaction force in C. Clearly indicate
which viitual displacement field and which sign convention has been used.
Gebruik het principe van virtuele arbeid om de reactie h'acht in C te berekenen. Geef
duidelijk aan welk virtueel verplaatsingsveld en welke tekenafspraak is gebruikt.

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b) Use the principle of virtual work to calculate the reaction force in A. Clearly indicate
which virtual displacement field and which sign convention has been used.
Gebruik het principe van virtuele arbeid om de reactie bracht in A te berekenen. Geef
duidelijk aan welk virtueel verplaatsingsveld en welke tekenafspraak is gebruikt.

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c) Using any solution method what is the normal force in EC? Motivate your answer!
Gebruikmakend van een oplossingsmethode naar keuze wat is de normaalh^acht in
EC?Motiveer uw antwoord.

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Formula Sheet Moments of Inertia - AE1103 Statics

Only this sheet may be used at the exam;I

Area Moments of Inertia

Triangle: Circle:
A = 7r/-2

Jc = nR''/2

Rectangle: Thin-walled ring:

X
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Mass Moments of Inertia

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Slender Rod
Thin plate Thin Circular disk

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