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CIVE4061 Coursework 1

The document outlines the coursework for module CIVE4061, focusing on the stiffness method and its applications in analyzing trusses and beams. It includes specific problems requiring calculations of displacements and forces, as well as the development of MATLAB codes for verification. The submission deadline for the coursework is set for November 22, 2021.

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CIVE4061 Coursework 1

The document outlines the coursework for module CIVE4061, focusing on the stiffness method and its applications in analyzing trusses and beams. It includes specific problems requiring calculations of displacements and forces, as well as the development of MATLAB codes for verification. The submission deadline for the coursework is set for November 22, 2021.

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MODULE: CIVE4061

Coursework 1: The Stiffness method (10% of module marks)


Instructions

This problem sheet is an assessed course work. Marks obtained will count towards the final
module mark.
The latest date for submission is 22 November 2021

Q1
(a) For the plane truss shown in Figure Q1, calculate the vertical and horizontal displacements
of nodes 1-4.
All members have the same axial stiffness (EA N/m2.m2)
[20 marks]
20kN

4 3

4m

15kN

1 3m 2
Figure Q1

(b) Write a MATLAB code to analyse the truss in Figure 1 and verify your results
with those calculated in Q1.a.
[20 marks]

Q2
(a) Using the Finite Element formulation of a beam element, show that the equivalent force
vector of the load shown on Figure Q2.a is given by

7W1 + 3W2 3W + 2W2 2 3W1 + 7W2 2W + 3W2 2 T


F L = [( ) L, − ( 1 )L , ( ) L, ( 1 )L ]
20 60 20 60

W2
W1

L
Figure Q2.a
[20 marks]

Module Code: CIVE4061 1


(b) Using the results in Q2.a, find the vertical displacement and rotation of nodes 1, 2 and 3
of the continuous beam shown in Figure Q2.b.
The beam has uniform cross-section with bending stiffness EI kN/m2.m4.
[20 marks]

kΦ=0.2EI kN.m/rad 10kN


4kN/m

2m 2m
2 3
1 kv=0.25EI kN/m

Figure Q2.b

(c) Write a MATLAB code to analyse the beam in Figure Q2.b and verify your results
with those calculated in Q2.b.
[20 marks]

Module Code: CIVE4061 2

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