CVE 154: Problem Set #2

Due on September 29, 2023 at 5:00pm

Section J15.2

Student Name

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Student Name CVE 154 ( Section J15.2): Problem Set #2 Problem 1

Problem 1
From the truss shown in Figure P1:

a. Formulate the equilibrium equations for the member forces.

b. Solve the equations using Gauss-Jordan elimination.

45°
45°

18 kN 12 kN

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Student Name CVE 154 ( Section J15.2): Problem Set #2 Problem 2

Problem 2
A tripod is supporting 2-kg load on its top at a height of 2.4m as shown in the figure.

a. Formulate the equilibrium equations for the member forces.

b. Solve the resulting simultaneous equations using Gaussian elimination.

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0.8

0
0.8

0.6
0
1.0
0

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Student Name CVE 154 ( Section J15.2): Problem Set #2 Problem 3

Problem 3
Solve the following equations using Doolittle’s decomposition. Show your solution for each substitution
process.

1.3174a + 2.7250b + 2.7250c + 1.7181d = 8.4855

0.4002a + 0.8278b + 1.2272c + 2.5322d = 4.9785
0.8218a + 1.5608b + 0.3629c + 2.9210d = 5.6665
1.9664a + 2.0011b + 0.6532c + 1.9945d = 6.6152

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Student Name CVE 154 ( Section J15.2): Problem Set #2 Problem 4

Problem 4
Write a program to solve the following equations using Gauss-Seidel method to a specific tolerance. Apply
row pivoting, and column interchange if needed.

2x1 − 6x2 − x3 = −38

−3x1 − x2 + 7x3 = −34
−8x1 + x2 − 2x3 = −20

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Student Name CVE 154 ( Section J15.2): Problem Set #2 Problem 5

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