Alexandria University Structural Mechanics - 2 (NAM 233)

Faculty of Engineering Level: 2 (Spring)

Department of Naval Architecture Lecturer: Dr. Ahmed Saeed Zayed
and Marine Engineering

Exercise (4)
120 KN

(1) Use the virtual work method to determine the 50 KN

vertical deflection at joint C of the truss shown in
the figure.

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(2) Determine the smallest cross-sectional area A for
the members of the truss shown, so that the vertical
deflection at joint B does not exceed 0.4 inches. Use
the method of virtual work.

(3) Determine the vertical deflection at joint B of the

truss shown in the figure due to a temperature increase
of 70oF in members AB and BC, and a temperature drop
of 35oF in members AD, DE, EF, and CF. Use the method 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft
of virtual work.

(4) Determine the horizontal deflection at joint E of the truss shown in

the figure if member BC is 16 mm too long and member CE is 12 mm too
short. Use the method of virtual work.