Past Exams Matrix and Solns 1516

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16
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Past Exam Questions & Solutions
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MATRIX
ANALYSIS
Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16
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Q.1
JANUARY 2015 (14-15)

The frame shown in Figure Q.1 has a sliding pin joint support at D and E,
while at C the structure is fully fixed. Member BC carries a uniformly
distributed load of 12kN/m along its length. Member BD has a discrete mid
span horizontal force of 20kN as shown. The non-structural cantilever
overhang AB carries a discrete load of 15kN and the sliding support at E
experiences a vertical load of 70kN. All members each have the same flexural
rigidity EI of 104 kNm2.
(i) Using the Displacement (Stiffness) method of matrix analysis and considering
flexural deformation only, determine the stiffness matrix for the structure.
[6]
(ii) Determine the load vector for the applied loading.
[6]
(iii) Determine the displacement of B and the reactions at pistons D and E.
[13]
D
Sliding support with
pin-jointed connection
20 kN
3m
12kN/m
Cantilever
beam AB
C
B
1.1m
6m
15kN
3m
E
70kN
,
Figure Q.1
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Q.1
JANUARY 2014 (13-14)

The frame ABCDEF shown in Figure Q.1 is rigidly fixed at A and pin joint
supported at D. Horizontal motion is prevented by means of a tie bar FB
which is pin jointed at both ends and attaches to the structure at B. The
structural members AB, BC and BE are continuous and rigidly connected at B.
The relative flexural rigidities are as indicated where EI is 10MNm2.
Considering flexural deformation only and using the Displacement (Stiffness)
method of matrix analysis and using DATASHEET Q.1, determine:
(a)
The stiffness matrix [K] for the structure.

[6]
(b)
The loading vector [P].

[4]
(c)
The displacements at B and C

[5]
(d)
The load acting in the tie bar FB.

[10]
10m
20kN
6 kN/m
2m
F
5m
2EI
EI
3EI
15kN
5m
2.5m
A
Figure Q.1
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Q.1
DECEMBER 2012 (12-13)

The frame structure ABCDE shown in Figure Q.1 is rigidly fixed at A, D and
E. Members BE and CD carry a uniform distributed load of 2kN/m.
Member BC has a 20kN load acting horizontally at mid-span. The relative
flexural rigidities of each member are as shown in Figure Q.1, where EI is
10MNm2.
Considering flexural deformations only, and making use of the supplied
DATASHEET Q.1, determine:
i)
the stiffness matrix [K] for the structure;
ii)
the loading vector [P] for the structure;
[5]
[5]
iii)
the displacements at B and C;

[5]
iv)
all reactions acting at D;

[5]
v)
the Bending Moment Diagram (BMD) for member CD.

[5]
10
m
2kN/m
4EI
C
2.5
m
5m
EI
20kN
2kN/
m
EI
2EI
5m
5m
Figure Q.1
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Q.1
DEC 2011 (11-12, NEW TRIMESTER SYSTEM)

The frame structure ABCDEF shown in Figure Q.1 is pin supported at A, fully
fixed at C and F and has a pin joint support at E. Member AB carries a discrete
force of 10kN at the position shown, member CD carries a uniformly
distributed load of 6kN/m and a discrete force of 24kN is applied to DE at
mid-span. The members each have their relative flexural rigidities as
indicated, where EI is 10MNm2. Determine:
(a)
the stiffness matrix [K] for the structure using the Displacement
(Stiffness) method of matrix analysis and considering flexural
deformation only;
[6]
ii)
the load vector [P] for the applied loading;

[6]
iii)
the displacements at D and E;

[4]
iv)
the bending moment MDE, the reactions at E, and sketch the bending
moment diagram for portion DE.
[9]
Note: Use may be made of DATASHEET Q.1
10 kN
B
A
2EI
EI
4m
6 kN/m
24kN
D
2EI
2EI
4m
EI
F
4m
3
m
3
m
6m
10m
Figure Q.1
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Q.1
DEC 2010 (10-11, NEW TRIMESTER SYSTEM)

The frame ABCDE shown in Fig.Q.1 is rigidly supported at A, simply
supported at D, and carries uniformly distributed loading of 12kN/m and
6kN/m along members AB and BD respectively. A horizontal discrete force of
16kN is also applied at point C on member BD and a vertical discrete force of
10kN acts at E.
The frame members have their relative flexural rigidities as shown, where EI
is 104 kNm2.
(a)
Using the Displacement (Stiffness) method of matrix analysis and

considering flexural deformation only, determine the stiffness matrix
[K] for the structure.
[6]
(b)
Determine the load vector [P] for the applied loading.

[6]
(c)
Determine the displacements at B and the reaction at support D.

[13]
10kN
12kN/m
6kN/m
16kN
Figure Q.1
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Q.1
JAN 2010 (9-10)

The viaduct structure ABCDEF shown in Figure Q.1 is pin supported at A,
fully fixed at E and F and has a pin joint support at D. Member AB carries a
discrete force of 30kN at the position shown, member BC carries a uniformly
distributed load of 6kN/m, and a discrete force of 40kN is applied to CD at
mid-span. The members each have their relative flexural rigidities as
indicated, where EI is 10MNm2. Determine:
i)
the stiffness matrix [K] for the structure using the Displacement
deformation only;
[6]
ii)

[5]
iii)
the displacements at B and C;

[5]
iv)
the bending moments MBA, MBC, MCB, and MCD and sketch the
bending moment diagram for the beam portion BC.
[9]
30 kN
40kN
6 kN/m
C
A
EI
D
EI
2EI
EI
2m
2EI
F
3
m
6m
8m
4m
10m
Figure Q.1
Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session
2015-16
3
m
6m
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JANUARY 2009 (08/09)
Q.1
The frame structure ABCDE shown in Figure Q.1 represents an idealized

crane geometry and is fully fixed at A and E and has a pin joint support at D.
Member CD carries a uniformly distributed load of 15kN/m and a discrete
force of 30kN is applied to BC at the position shown. The members each have
their relative flexural rigidities as indicated, where EI is 10MNm2. Determine:
(i)
The stiffness matrix [K] for the structure using the Displacement
deformation only;
[6]
(ii)
The load vector [P] for the applied loading;
[4]
(iii)
The displacements at B and C;
[5]
(iv)
The bending moments MBC MCB and MCD and the vertical
reaction at C.
[10]
4m
EI
30 kN
15 kN/m
D
B
2EI
2EI
4m
EI
4m
E
6m
6m
Figure Q.1
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Q.1
JANUARY 2008 (07/08)

The frame structure ABCD shown in Figure Q.1 has a pin joint support at A,
fully fixed at C and has a pin-jointed slider at D. Members AB and BC carry a
uniformly distributed load of 10kN/m and discrete forces of 20kN are each
applied at mid-span respectively. In addition a 50kN horizontal force is
applied to the pin-jointed slider at D. The members each have their relative
flexural rigidities as shown, where EI is 10MNm2. Determine:
(i)
the stiffness matrix [K] for the structure, using the Displacement
deformation only;
[8]
(ii)
(iii)
the displacements at B, and D and the bending moment MBD at B

on member BD;
(iv)
the magnitude and direction of the reaction force at the piston at D.
[6]
[5]
[6]
C
2EI
10kN/m
20kN
4m
D
50kN
EI
B
20kN
4m
2EI
A
6m
Figure
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Past Exam Questions & Solutions

Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

JANUARY 2015 (14-15)

Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

JANUARY 2014 (13-14)

The stiffness matrix [K] for the structure.

The loading vector [P].

The displacements at B and C

The load acting in the tie bar FB.

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

DECEMBER 2012 (12-13)

the stiffness matrix [K] for the structure;

the loading vector [P] for the structure;

the displacements at B and C;

all reactions acting at D;

the Bending Moment Diagram (BMD) for member CD.

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

DEC 2011 (11-12, NEW TRIMESTER SYSTEM)

the load vector [P] for the applied loading;

the displacements at D and E;

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

DEC 2010 (10-11, NEW TRIMESTER SYSTEM)

Using the Displacement (Stiffness) method of matrix analysis and

Determine the load vector [P] for the applied loading.

Determine the displacements at B and the reaction at support D.

Note: Use may be made of DATASHEET Q.1

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

JAN 2010 (9-10)

the load vector [P] for the applied loading;

the displacements at B and C;

Note: Use may be made of DATASHEET Q.1

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

The frame structure ABCDE shown in Figure Q.1 represents an idealized

The load vector [P] for the applied loading;

The displacements at B and C;

Note: Use may be made of DATASHEET Q.1

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

JANUARY 2008 (07/08)

the load vector [P] for the applied loading;

the displacements at B, and D and the bending moment MBD at B

the magnitude and direction of the reaction force at the piston at D.

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

JAN 2015 MATRIX SOLUTION:

Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16

Dr D R Gordon, Matrix Analysis, Exam Solutions, 2015/16

Dr D R Gordon, ED&A4 Trimester 1 Session 2015-16