M.Sc.

Acceptance Exam (January 2020)

Structural Analysis and Mechanics (45 minutes)
(1)- Draw the B.M.D (Bending Moment Diagram) for the Frame shown in Figure (reactions are given).
3 t 3 t 2 t/m
2 m. 2 m. 2 m.
3 t/m
5t 1 t/m 6 t.m
5 t.m.
5t
2.8 t 10 t.m. 6 m.

7.2 t Figure for Problem 2

2 m. 2 m. 2 m.
(2)- Find the Reactions for the problem shown in Figure (2).
(3)- Draw the Normal Stresses distribution for the Section shown in Figure (3), when subjected to
the following straining actions: N= - 140. tons (compression), Mx = 13. t.m. (tension in first
quadrant) ,and My = 2. t.m. (tension in first quadrant). (A=2400. cm2, Ix=1280000. cm4
Iy=180000. cm4)
(4)- Draw the vertical and horizontal Shear Stresses distribution for the section shown in Figure (4),
when subjected to shear force Qy = 25. Tons Qx = 10. Tons.
(5)- Determine analytically the magnitude and direction of the principal normal stresses and the
principal shear stresses in the shown infinitesimal element in the Figure (5).
Y 400Kg/cm²

100Kg/cm²
80 cm

X 500Kg/cm² 500Kg/cm²

100Kg/cm²
30 cm 400Kg/cm²
Figure for Problems (3)&(4) Figure for Problem (5)
(6)- For the shown structures in Figure 6 determine if the structure Stable or Unstable? Determinate
or Indeterminate?
(7)- "Without calculation" Sketch the deformed shape for the shown beams shown in Figure 7.
Pt
(6a)
(7a)
L L
M t.m
(6b) (7b)
L

Pt
(7c)
(6c)
0.75L 0.25L

Figure for Problem (6) Figure for Problem (7)

(8)- Calculate the reactions for the shown indeterminate beam 2 t.m
(EI=20,000 t.m2) using the consistent deformation method in Figure (8). 6 t/m

Figure for Problem (8) 5m

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