30 Questions
What does the parameter 'N' represent in the context of the truss discussed?
Internal normal force in a truss member caused by the real loads
In the equation ∆ = NL>AE, what does 'L' stand for?
Length of a member
What is the purpose of the external virtual unit load '1' mentioned in the context?
To create internal virtual forces in each of the truss members
Which parameter represents the axial force in a member due to applied loadings?
N
What causes the deformity 'dL' in a truss member?
Linear elastic material response
How is each truss member displaced with respect to its internal virtual force 'n'?
NL>AE
What is the formula used to calculate the vertical displacement of joint C in the given text?
$1 # \Delta = \Sigma n dL$
Why is the displacement value for joint C negative in the context of the text?
It shows the direction of displacement
How does member AB contribute to the vertical displacement of joint C?
By contracting
What is the unit of the vertical displacement calculated in the given text?
mm
What does the value of $\Delta Cv = -3.33$ mm indicate?
A downward displacement
How does an increase in temperature impact member AD in the given context?
It expands
What is the formula for the virtual strain energy caused by axial loads in a member with a constant cross-sectional area?
Ua = NL/AE
Which parameter represents the internal virtual axial load caused by the external virtual unit load in the context of axial load strain energy?
N = internal axial force in the member caused by the real loads
What is the shearing distortion of an element dx due to real loads if the shearing strain is given by g = t/G?
dy = g dx
In the context of shear strain energy, if Hooke's law applies with g = t/G, what does 't' represent?
't' represents shear stress in the material
Which effect becomes important in structures where deflections are not only caused by bending strain energy?
Axial Load
What parameter represents the cross-sectional area of a member in the formula for virtual strain energy caused by axial loads?
'A' stands for cross-sectional area of the member
When determining the N force in each member of a truss, what assumption is made about tensile and compressive forces?
Tensile forces are positive and compressive forces are negative
In the context of the virtual-work equation, if the resultant sum ΣnNL>AE is positive, what does it indicate about the displacement ∆?
Displacement ∆ is in the same direction as the unit load
How does an increase in temperature affect the value of dT in the equation 1 # ∆ = Σn a dTL?
An increase in temperature results in a positive value for dT
For the virtual unit load assigned in the virtual-work equation, what happens to the units of numerical quantities like n forces?
The units of numerical quantities like n forces cancel out
How should increases in length due to fabrication errors be considered when applying 1 # ∆ = Σn dL?
Increases in length should be considered as positive
What does a negative value of ΣnNL>AE indicate about the displacement ∆?
∆ is in the opposite direction as the unit load
According to Castigliano's second theorem, the displacement (rotation) at a point on a structure is equal to what?
Second partial derivative of the strain energy with respect to a force
In a truss, how is the displacement related to the number of elements (n), the force applied (N), and the cross-sectional area (A)?
n * N / A
What method can be used to determine the deflections in structures that respond in a linear elastic manner?
Castigliano's second theorem
For beams and frames, how is the displacement (rotation) defined from the load (P), length (L), and modulus of elasticity (E)?
(P * L) / E
What type of structure is characterized by fixed-connected joints and is considered statically indeterminate?
Frame
Which method can be applied to analyze statically indeterminate trusses, beams, and frames according to the text?
Force method
Study Notes
Truss Analysis
- The parameter 'N' represents the axial force in a member due to applied loadings.
- In the equation ∆ = NL/AE, 'L' stands for the length of the member.
- The external virtual unit load '1' is used to calculate the displacement of a joint or a point in a truss.
- The deformity 'dL' in a truss member is caused by the axial force in the member due to applied loadings.
- Each truss member is displaced with respect to its internal virtual force 'n' by the amount of dL = NL/AE.
Displacement Calculation
- The formula used to calculate the vertical displacement of joint C is ∆ = NL/AE.
- The displacement value for joint C is negative, indicating that the displacement is in the downward direction.
- Member AB contributes to the vertical displacement of joint C by applying a force downward.
Strain Energy
- The formula for the virtual strain energy caused by axial loads in a member with a constant cross-sectional area is U = (1/2) ∫(NL/AE) dx.
- The parameter 'n' represents the internal virtual axial load caused by the external virtual unit load in the context of axial load strain energy.
- The cross-sectional area of a member is represented by 'A' in the formula for virtual strain energy caused by axial loads.
Shear Strain Energy
- The shearing distortion of an element dx due to real loads is given by g = t/G, where 't' represents the shear stress.
- Hooke's law applies with g = t/G, where 'G' is the shear modulus.
Deflections and Temperature
- An increase in temperature affects the value of dT in the equation ∆ = Σn α dTL, where α is the coefficient of thermal expansion.
- When determining the N force in each member of a truss, it is assumed that tensile forces are positive and compressive forces are negative.
Virtual Work Equation
- If the resultant sum ΣnNL/AE is positive, it indicates that the displacement ∆ is positive (i.e., upward).
- A negative value of ΣnNL/AE indicates that the displacement ∆ is negative (i.e., downward).
- The units of numerical quantities like 'n' forces are affected by the virtual unit load assigned in the virtual-work equation.
Castigliano's Second Theorem
- According to Castigliano's second theorem, the displacement (rotation) at a point on a structure is equal to ∂U/∂P, where U is the strain energy and P is the load.
- For beams and frames, the displacement (rotation) is defined as ∆ = PL^2/(2EI), where E is the modulus of elasticity and I is the moment of inertia.
Analysis of Structures
- The method of virtual work can be used to determine the deflections in structures that respond in a linear elastic manner.
- Trusses, beams, and frames can be analyzed using the virtual work method.
- A structure characterized by fixed-connected joints and is considered statically indeterminate is a truss.
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