Question: The Figure shows a structure with relative dimensions as given, loading and materials indicated. The horizontal member a b c is fixed at point a

The Figure shows a structure with relative dimensions as given, loading and materials indicated. The
horizontal member abc is fixed at point a, pin-jointed to the inclined member eb at point b and pin-
jointed to the vertical member cd at c. Find the following requirements:
a. The appropriate type of element, DOF/node
and number of elements to model member eb.
b. The reduced stiffness equation(s) for
member eb.
c. The appropriate type of elem., DOF/node
and number of elements to model member
abc.
d. The un-reduced global lumped load vector.
(NB: identify reaction at nodes as Rnx where
R is the type of reaction, i.e.,R or M;n is the
node number; and x is the coordinate
direction)
e. The reduced stiffness equation(s) for
member abc.
f. The reduced global stiffness matrix for the node at point-b.
g. The consistent and lumped load vectors for beam abc.
h. Solve for the displacements in the structure.
plz solve e,f ,g and h only
The Figure shows a structure with relative

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