SAN$3701$ MAJOR TEST $12023-$Sem $1$

QUESTION $1$

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Determine the reactions at the supports in Figure Q$1$ below using the flexibility method. Assume A and $C$ are pins and the joint at $B$ is fixed connected. $EI$ is constant.

QUESTION $2$

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Determine the reactions at the supports for the beam shown in Figure Q$2$ below. The beam is fixed at both ends $(1$ and $3).$ Use the Stiffness matrix method. Note: There are $2$ moments of inertia for the beam, indicating that the beam is not uniform in size.