Exact Analysis of Indeterminate Structures: Force Methods - Examples
The Method of Consistent Deformations
Example 1: Propped Cantilever (Uniform Load)
A propped cantilever beam (fixed at , roller at ) of length carries a uniform load . Calculate the reaction at the roller support . Constant .
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Example 2: Continuous Beam with One Redundant
A continuous beam spans two adjacent bays of length . It is supported by a pin at , a roller at (midpoint), and a roller at . A point load is applied at the center of the first span ( from ). Find the reaction at the interior support . Constant .
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Example 3: Truss with One Redundant Member
A rectangular pin-jointed truss is braced by two diagonal members crossing each other. This creates 1 degree of internal indeterminacy. How is the force in one diagonal calculated?
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The Three-Moment Equation
Example 1: Two-Span Continuous Beam
A continuous beam has two spans. Span 1 ( to ) is long. Span 2 ( to ) is long. It is supported by rollers at , , and . Span 1 carries a point load of at midspan (). Span 2 carries a uniform load of . is constant throughout. Find the moment at the interior support .
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Example 2: Fixed End Condition
A beam spans from a fixed support to a roller support . It carries a uniform load of . Find the moment at the fixed support using the Three-Moment Equation.
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Example 3: Support Settlement
A continuous beam over two equal spans () is unloaded. However, the middle support settles downwards by . The beam has . Calculate the induced bending moment at support .
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