Question $1$

a single storey one bay frame is subjected to a single concentrated load as

shown below.

Use virtual work to find: the horizontal and vertical deflections at point B

$H1=4m$

$H2=2m$

$L=8m$

$a=3m$

$P=25kN$

NOTES:

some answers may be a function of $El$ and$/$or EA $-$ you do not know El or EA$,$

you know the relative ratios of the El and EA for each member are the same.

you must show how you utilised virtual work in finding your various answers

to receive credit for this topic.

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