Solution for Problem 3(c)
Problem Statement (3.c):
Determine the degree of static indeterminacy and the degree of kinematic indeterminacy
for the given structure.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Structure (i): Cantilever Beam
The cantilever beam has a fixed support at one end.
Degree of Static Indeterminacy (DSI):
- Fixed support provides 3 reactions (horizontal, vertical, and moment).
- There are 3 equilibrium equations (ΣF_x = 0, ΣF_y = 0, ΣM = 0).
- DSI = 3 (reactions) - 3 (equilibrium equations) = 0
So, structure (i) is statically determinate.
Degree of Kinematic Indeterminacy (DKI):
- The fixed support restricts all 3 degrees of freedom.
- DKI = (Total degrees of freedom) - (Number of constraints) = 0
So, structure (i) has 0 degrees of kinematic indeterminacy.
Structure (ii): Truss
The truss structure has three roller supports at the base.
Degree of Static Indeterminacy (DSI):
- Each roller support provides 1 vertical reaction.
- There are 3 equilibrium equations (ΣF_x = 0, ΣF_y = 0, ΣM = 0).
- DSI = 3 (reactions) - 3 (equilibrium equations) = 0
So, structure (ii) is statically determinate.
Degree of Kinematic Indeterminacy (DKI):
- Each truss joint has 2 degrees of freedom (translations in x and y).
- DKI can be calculated as 2n (where n is the number of joints) minus the number of
constraints.
Structure (iii): Frame with Fixed and Hinge Support
This structure has one fixed support and one hinge (pin) support.
Degree of Static Indeterminacy (DSI):
- Fixed support provides 3 reactions (horizontal, vertical, and moment).
- Hinge support provides 2 reactions (horizontal and vertical).
- There are 3 equilibrium equations (ΣF_x = 0, ΣF_y = 0, ΣM = 0).
- DSI = (3 + 2) - 3 = 2
So, structure (iii) is statically indeterminate to the second degree (DSI = 2).
Degree of Kinematic Indeterminacy (DKI):
- The fixed support restricts 3 degrees of freedom (horizontal, vertical, and rotation).
- The hinge support restricts 2 degrees of freedom (horizontal and vertical).
- DKI = 3j (where j is the number of joints) minus the number of constraints.
