Structural Mechanics Coursework $1$

Question $1$

$($a$)$ Define statical indeterminacy and kinematical indeterminacy.

$[5$ marks$]$

$($b$)$ State how the above indeterminacies are related to the methods for structural analysis.

$[5$ marks$]$

$($c$)$ Examine the plane structures shown in Figure $1($a$),($b$)$ and $($c$).$

$($i$)$ State the degree of statical indeterminacy for the three structures and illustrate TWO possible release systems that could be used in the flexibility method of analysis for each of the structures.

$($ii$)$ State the degree of kinematical indeterminacy for the three structures.

$[9$ marks$]$

$[6$ marks$]$