Assignment 1
Q.1 An edge beam with sectional dimensions is shown in Figure Q.1. (20 marks)
(a) Determine the location of its centroid from point O.
(b) Determine its moment of inertia in x-x direction (Ixx) about centroid.
y 100mm
45mm
30mm
200mm
O x
Figure Q.1
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Q.2 Figure Q.2 shows the cross-section of a beam with centroidal axes at X-X
and Y-Y. (30 marks)
(i) Calculate the distance Yc measured from the top of the section.
(ii) Calculate the moment of inertia (Ixx) of the section about X-X axis.
450 mm
60 mm
Yc
X X
300 mm
10 mm
10 mm
20 mm
Y
45 mm 45 mm
Figure Q.2
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Q.3 A truss shown in Figure Q.2 has a pinned support at A and a roller support at C.
It is subjected to point loads of 40 kN, 90 kN and 70 kN at B, D and E
respectively. (50 marks)
(a) Find the reactions at supports A and C.
(b) Determine the member force in each member by calculation and / or
inspection. Indicate whether the members are in tension or compression by
adopting the sign convention “+ve sign” for tensile and “-ve sign” for
compressive force.
Insert the member forces into the attached Answer Sheet on Page 4 of this
paper and submit it together with your answer sheets.
E F G
70 kN
2m
A B C D
40 kN 90 kN
4m 4m 2m
Figure Q.3
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Answer sheet of Q.3
E F G
70 kN
2m
A B C D
40 kN 90 kN
4m 4m 2m
Member Member Force (kN) Member Member Force (kN)
mark ( + : Tension mark ( + : Tension
– : Compression ) – : Compression )
AB BE
BC BF
CD BG
EF CG
FG DG
AE --
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