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Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis

This document contains instructions and questions for an exam on matrix methods of structural analysis. It is divided into two sections, with 6 questions in Section I and 6 questions in Section II. The questions cover a range of topics, including determining which matrices can be inverted, solving simultaneous equations, analyzing beams, frames and trusses using flexibility and stiffness matrix methods, developing stiffness matrices for structures, and discussing inputs/outputs for software analysis of trusses. Students are instructed to solve two questions from each section, for a total of 4 questions.

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Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis

This document contains instructions and questions for an exam on matrix methods of structural analysis. It is divided into two sections, with 6 questions in Section I and 6 questions in Section II. The questions cover a range of topics, including determining which matrices can be inverted, solving simultaneous equations, analyzing beams, frames and trusses using flexibility and stiffness matrix methods, developing stiffness matrices for structures, and discussing inputs/outputs for software analysis of trusses. Students are instructed to solve two questions from each section, for a total of 4 questions.

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P551
B.E. (Civil)
MATRIX METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
(Elective - II) (2008 Course) (Revised) (Sem. - I) (401005(A))
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks :100
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Solve Q1 or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6 from Section I and solve Q.7 or Q.8, Q.9
or Q10, Q11 or Q.12 from Section II.
2) Answers to the two sections must be written in separate answer books.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Use of pocket calculator is allowed.
5) Draw neat sketches wherever necessary.
SECTION - I
Q1) a) Find which matrix you can invert? [6]

⎡1 2 3 ⎤ ⎡4 2 − 3⎤
⎡2 0 5 ⎤ ⎢ 4 5 6⎥ ⎢2 7 − 1⎥
i) ⎢6 7 2 ⎥ ii) ⎢ ⎥ iii) ⎢ ⎥
⎣ ⎦ ⎢⎣7 8 9⎥⎦ ⎢⎣− 3 − 1 5 ⎥⎦
b) Using Gauss Jordan method find inverse of Matrix [A]. [10]

⎡5 5 − 10⎤
[A] = ⎢2 3 4 ⎥
⎢ ⎥
⎢⎣5 6 7 ⎥⎦
OR
Q2) a) State different numerical methods to solve a system of simultaneous
equations. [6]
b) Solve following simultaneous equations using Gauss - Elimination
technique. [10]
2x1 + x2 + x3 = 7
4x1 + 2x2 +3x3 = 4
x1 – x2 + x3 = 0.

Q3) A two span continuous beam ABC is fixed at A and simply supported at B &
C. AB = BC = 6m. It carries concentrated load of 150 kN at centre of AB and
uniformely distributed load of 25 kN/m over BC. EI is uniform & it is 10,000
kN/m2. Find redundants MA & MB using flexibility method. [16]

P.T.O
OR

Q4) A portal frame ABC shown in the figure 1 is subjected to uniformely distributed
load of 20 kN/m over BC. Draw B.M. diagram. EI is uniform. Use flexibility
method for analysis. AB = 4m, BC = 3m. [16]

Q5) A pin jointed structure is shown in Figure 2. [18]


a) Number the nodes for minimum band width.
b) State the size of overall matrix of the structrure.
c) Which rows & columns are deleted to consider boundary conditions.
d) Write explicitely force & displacement vectors.
e) State size of reduced matrix equation.

OR
Q6) Two cantilevers are united together by means of pin at B as shown in figure 3.
For the loads acting, find fixing moments at A & C. Use stiffness matrix
method. EI is uniform. [18]

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SECTION - II
Q7) a) Explain member approach & structure approach in case of analysis of
plane portal frame. Taking a suitable example, write step by step procedure
in each case. [8]
b) Using first principles, establish relationship between local & global
stiffness matrix of portal frame member. State clearly transformation
matrix. [8]
OR

Q8) Analyse and draw B.M. diagram for portal frame as shown in figure 4. Use
stiffness matrix method. [16]

Q9) a) Using proper DOFs, write clearly stiffness matrix equation for a member
of orthogonal grid structure. Explain various terms involved in matrix
equation. [8]
b) Using structure approach, develop only stiffness matrix of grid structure
shown in figure 5. GJ = 0.4 EI. & Uniform for all members. [10]

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OR

Q10)Analyse & draw bending moment diagram for grid structure of Q.9(b) as
shown in figure 5 if it carries vertical downward load of 50 kN at B. Use
stiffness matrix method. [18]

Q11)Stating clearly DOFs/node, explain stiffness matrices for space truss member
& space frame member. In which case you need transformation matrix? Explain
reason. [16]
OR

Q12)Explain input data, input file and results in output file in case of software
solution of plane truss problem. Take a suitable example of truss & write
details as per the format of software you have used. [16]

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