Date: 18-5-2022

Duration: 120 min

Mark: 40

Final Exam No. of pages including cover: 11

Spring 2022/2023

Faculty : Engineering
Department : Civil & Env. Engineering Division/ program: General Engineering
Course Name : STATICS Course Code: CVLE 210

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1- Any kind of cheating will subject the student to the penalties specified by the University rules
2- Use of cell phone is strictly prohibited

Question Outcome Out of

Four 1 1 10
Examiner’s Name: Dr.Nour Wehbi & Dr. Wafik
Ajam

Total 40
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Question 1
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The structure shown in Figure 1 is composed of beam ABDE that is attached to pin support at A
and link BC. Beam ABDE is subjected to a uniform distributed load of intensity 𝑊 = 40𝑁/𝑚 and
a concentrated force of 60N.
a) Draw the free-body diagram of beam ABDE. (2 pts)
b) Prove that the vertical reaction at pin A is: 𝑨𝒚 = 𝟏𝟎 𝑵 downwards and also calculate the
horizontal component at A as well as the force in link BD . (3 pts)
c) Find the internal forces (N, V, and M) at point D which is located at a distance 1m
from the edge of the beam as shown. (3 pts)
d) Deduce the reactions at point C? (2 pts)

Figure 1
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Question 2
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For the structure shown in Figure 2 below,

a) Consider the equilibrium of the whole structural system and prove that the reactions at
rocker A is (RA=316.67N upwards) and at hinged support E are (XE=200N right and
YE=66.67N downward). (3 pts)
b) Draw the free-body diagrams of members FBD, ABC, and CDE; Knowing that B, C, and D
are internal hinges. (2 pts)
c) Based on the free-body diagrams drawn in previous part, determine the vertical and
horizontal components of the internal reactions at the internal hinge C.
Hint: Start with equilibrium of member FBD. (5 pts)

Figure 2

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Question 3

The truss structure shown in Figure 1, has a hinge support at A and roller support at B. 10
It is subjected to four concentrated forces as shown in figure 1.

a) Show that the reactions at the pinned support A and the roller support B are 𝟏𝟎 𝑲𝑵 ↑ and
𝟖𝟎 𝑲𝑵 ↑ respectively. (2 pts)
b) Determine all the zero force members. (2 pts)
c) Determine the axial forces in members HI, JK, and LK by the method of your choice, and state
if the members are in tension or compression. Show sketches for free body diagrams and
needed calculations. (6 pts)

Figure 3
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Question 4
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The overhanging beam shown in Figure 4 below, is supported by pin at A and a roller at D.
A uniform distributed load of 2kN/m is applied on part DE with a moment of 10kN.m at E.

a) Show that the reactions at the support at A are: XA = 0 kN and YA = 3.5 kN upwards and
that the reaction at D is YD = 14.5 kN upwards. (2 pts)
b) Draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams of beam ABCDE. (8 pts)

Figure 4

Solution

a) Reactions Calculation:

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b) Diagrams:

SFD

BMD

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• BMD Calculations:

Good Luck

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