ES1960
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
First Year Examinations: January 2019
STATICS AND STRUCTURES
Candidates should answer ALL FOUR QUESTIONS.
Time allowed: 3 hours.
Only calculators that confirm to the list of models approved by the School of Engineering may
be used in this examination. The Engineering Data Book and standard graph paper will be
provided.
Read carefully the instructions on the answer booklets and ensure the details required are written
on every booklet submitted.
, ES1960
1. Answer all parts to the question for 25 Marks
The beam shown in Figure 1 has a pin joint at point A, a roller at point B, has a point load
of magnitude 15 kN with an inclination of 45º at point D, and a distributed load of
magnitude 5 kN/m applied between points A and C.
(i) Determine the reaction forces at A and B. (6 marks)
(ii) Derive the equations for calculating the internal axial force, shear force and
bending moment at any point along the structure. (10 marks)
(iii) Draw the three diagrams for the internal axial force, shear force and bending
moment.
(9 marks)
Figure 1
Total 25 Marks
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THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
First Year Examinations: January 2019
STATICS AND STRUCTURES
Candidates should answer ALL FOUR QUESTIONS.
Time allowed: 3 hours.
Only calculators that confirm to the list of models approved by the School of Engineering may
be used in this examination. The Engineering Data Book and standard graph paper will be
provided.
Read carefully the instructions on the answer booklets and ensure the details required are written
on every booklet submitted.
, ES1960
1. Answer all parts to the question for 25 Marks
The beam shown in Figure 1 has a pin joint at point A, a roller at point B, has a point load
of magnitude 15 kN with an inclination of 45º at point D, and a distributed load of
magnitude 5 kN/m applied between points A and C.
(i) Determine the reaction forces at A and B. (6 marks)
(ii) Derive the equations for calculating the internal axial force, shear force and
bending moment at any point along the structure. (10 marks)
(iii) Draw the three diagrams for the internal axial force, shear force and bending
moment.
(9 marks)
Figure 1
Total 25 Marks
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