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N Fares Spring 2011 - Test 2 (1 hr 10 min) Page 1

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1. (40 points; 15 points each sketch)

For each of the 2 frames shown, sketch directly on the figure the deformed shape and indicate the location of all
inflection points. For columns only, you must indicate a numeric estimate for the location of the inflection point.

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2. (60 points) Referring to the structure below, indicate on the figure directly below on the test sheet the moments
at the ends of each column and the shear in each column.
Use ONLY the first iteration. Note, you must show all calculations and preferably in tabular form.
Results for beams are NOT needed.
Note: Use approximate analysis but the shears and moments in the columns must have errors less than 30% for a
full grade.

P=10
EI=2

4 EI=1 EI=1

P=20
EI=2 EI=2 EI=2

4 EI=1 EI=1 EI=1 EI=1

7 5 7

Show your answers on the figure below ¯

P=10

P=20
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Space for calculations ¯:

P=10 EI=2
4 EI=1 EI=1

P=20 EI=2 EI=2 EI=2

4 EI=1 EI=1 EI=1 EI=1

7 5 7