Question: For the two - bar pin joint system shown in Figure Q 1 , the section areas are both A = 2 0 0 m

For the two-bar pin joint system shown in Figure Q1, the section areas are both A=200mm2 and the Young's modulus E =50 GPa. A load F=10 kN is applied at Point 3.
a) Assemble the stiffness matrices of the rod elements in a global stiffness matrix. (8 Marks)
b) Apply the boundary conditions, solve the linear systems of equations and obtain the vertical displacement at joint 3.
(7 Marks)
c) Apply the boundary conditions, solve the linear systems of equations and obtain the horizontal displacement at joint 3.
(7 Marks)
d) Calculate the axial force in bar 1-3
(3 Marks)
For the two - bar pin joint system shown in

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