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15 marks Question 3 Consider the frame shown in Figure Q3 for which all elements have constant stiffness EL. Implement the flexibility method by removing the vertical support at A to create a statically determinate system. The Volume Integral Table is found on page 8 of this examination paper Find the reactions at A and D considering that node C is equidistant to nodes D (a) and B [12 marks] (b) Draw the bending moment diagram for the frame. 13 marks] P-5kN 4 m 2m P-3kN 1.5m Figure Q3 (ai) RA-2.5kN (downwards); Md-4.5kNm

Answer 1

во kN 8 : 30+3 3k N ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ u.S 0 Ra 30 к

Page No.- Date: S KN 2 m - Bending m R. 5 カーマ-SX 7.s -lo -30