Mark Evernden
Lecturer at the University of Bath.
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Mark EverndenNovember 26, 2012
Question 9
The top and bottom chord of the long truss shown below are CHS sections, and each has I = 31x106 mm4 and A = 6300 mm2. Take Esteel = 200 GPa. All members have the same length of 1m. Determine the...
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Mark EverndenNovember 19, 2012
Question 8
Correct SFD is D: Check out http://expeditionworkshed.org/applets/2D_frames/sketch_10/sketch_10.html for a great pushmepullme model of the problem. Thanks to Al form supplying the answer The answer is: D Since the load is applied at an angle, there two components of that load:...
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Mark EverndenNovember 12, 2012
Question 7
Would you like a quick revision of simple hanging cables? CLICK HERE If the cable has a diameter of 24mm what is the maximum stress in the cable? The correct answer is approx 676N/mm2, if you got it wrong please check...
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Mark EverndenNovember 5, 2012
Question 6
For the structure shown below calculate the position of the roller support from the free end of the beam (C) such that the moment at the fixed end (A) is zero kNm. [Solution x=3.33m] If you didnt get it right...
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Mark EverndenOctober 29, 2012
Question 5
After the maths of last week's question, here is something to make your brain work in a slightly different way! UPDATE: Its about real world design and the implications of inaccuracies in construction. A person weighing 600N sits on a three-legged stool....
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Mark EverndenOctober 22, 2012
Question 4
Something a bit harder this week to keep you all on your toes! What diameter of steel cable is required such that the mid-span deflection of the timber beam is only 50% of the mid-span deflection of the beam without...
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Mark EverndenOctober 15, 2012
Question 3
Match each Shear Force Diagram (SFD- red) with a Bending Moment Diagram (BMD-blue). Hint: BMDs are drawn on the tension side of the deflected shape. Match each Shear Force Diagram (SFD- red) with a Bending Moment Diagram (BMD-blue). Hint: BMDs...
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Mark EverndenOctober 8, 2012
Question 2
No calculations this week! Which BMD matches the load-case for the structure shown below ? Choose from the following What a week over 60 entries! Unfortunately only 50% of them correct ( BMD:4). Quick Explanation: As the right hand support is...
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Mark EverndenSeptember 30, 2012
Question 1
Calculate the BM at the top right corner when x = 3.9m and P = 4.3kN. Write your answer to one decimal place and in units of kNm Congratulations to Barrie Dams you've won some chocolates! Tim Ibell, Antony Darby, Charlie...
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Mark EverndenSeptember 21, 2012
Trial Question 1
Okay here goes, our first trial question. Get your pens ready ...GO The largest BM felt by this Virendeel truss is approximately: A. 10 kNm in BE B. 5 kNm in AD C. 40 kNm in BC D. 20 kNm...