Problem 1

Visual Analysis Solution

Case 1 - Pinned - roller support

Legend :
-ve denotes compression
+ve denotes tension
(#,#) denotes x and y displacement

Also, It can be seen that the sum of reaction

is equal to the sum pf applied forces. (Statics
Check)

2.1kip * 2 = 4.2 kip = 0.6 kip + 1.8 kip + 1.8 kip

Case 2 - Pinned - Pinned support

Also, It can be seen that the sum of reaction
is equal to the sum pf applied forces. (Statics Check)

2.1kip * 2 = 4.2 kip = 0.6 kip + 1.8 kip + 1.8 kip

 Summary of Results

Forces (kip)
Visual Analysis GT-Strudl
Rolled Pinned Rolled Pinned
Support Support Support Support
1 -7.93 -2.55 -7.92 -2.55
2 6.88 -1.50 6.88 -1.50
3 -7.93 -2.55 -7.92 -2.55
Members

4 6.88 -1.50 6.88 -1.50

5 -1.71 -1.68 -1.71 -1.68
6 -5.97 -0.61 -5.97 -0.61 Legend
7 -1.71 -1.68 -1.71 -1.68 Max Compressive
8 -5.97 -0.61 -5.97 -0.61 Force
9 6.60 0.14 6.60 0.14 Max Tensile Force
Node 1

X-axis 0.00 3.42 0.00 3.42

Y-axis 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10
Node 2

X-axis 0.00 -3.42 0.00 -3.42

Y-axis 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10

Max
Displacement
@ Node6 0.187in 0.0126in

@ Node4 0.184in 0.0128in

Hand Calculations - Case 1

Nomenclature Used i represents the angle of the "i"th member w.r.t horizontal
6ft + 5in 5ft
:= atan = 0.642 := atan = 0.395
1 8ft + 7in 2 12ft
 := :=
3 1 4 2

1ft + 5in 2ft + 7in

:= atan = 0.393 := atan
5 3ft + 5in 6 3ft + 5in

:= := := 1
7 5 8 6 9

Member Forces
Initial Assumption - All the members are in compression
Legend: V - Vertical H - Horizontal Memi - axial force in "i"th member
-ve is tension and positive is compression

By inspection, it can be seen that the structure is symmetric about the verical axis passin through
the node 6 and 4

At Node 2
Due to Symmtry of the structure, the vertical reaction at the node 1 and 2 are equal
Rv1 := Rv2 Also, Rv1 + Rv2 := 4200lbf

4200lbf
Rv2 := = 2.1 kip
2

H: ( ) ( )
Mem3 cos + Mem4 cos 0.801 Mem3 + 0.923 Mem4 =0lbf
3 4

=> Mem3 :=
-Mem4 cos ( 4) -1.153Mem
4
( 3)
cos

V: (Rv2 - Mem3sin(3)) - Mem4sin(4) := 0lbf

Rv2
Mem4 := = -6.875 kip
cos( ) sin( )
4 3
sin( ) -
4 cos( )
3

Mem3 :=
-Mem4 cos ( 4) = 7.924 kip
( 3)
cos
 At Node 5

V: -Mem8 sin ( 8) + Mem7sin(7) + Mem3sin(3) := 1800lbs

H: ( ) ( ) ( )
Mem7 cos + Mem8 cos - Mem3 cos := 0lbs
7 8 3

=> Mem8 :=
( ) ( ) ( 7 3 ( )
Mem3 cos sin + Mem3 sin - 1800lbf cos
3 7 ) ( ) = 5.971 kip
cos( ) sin( ) + cos( ) sin( )
8 7 7 8

-( Mem8 cos( ) - Mem3 cos( ) )

8 3
=> Mem7 := = 1.714 kip
cos( )
7

At Node 6
V: ( ) ( )
Mem6 sin + Mem8 sin + Mem9 := 600lbf
6 8

H: ( ) ( )
Mem6 cos - Mem8 cos := 0lbf
6 8

=> (
Mem9 := 600lbf - 2 Mem8 sin
8( )) = -6.602 kip

By Symmetry, Mem1 := Mem3 Mem2 := Mem4 Mem5 := Mem7

Mem6 := Mem8 Rv1 := Rv2 Rh1 := Rh2 = 0

Results:
Member Forces Reaction

Mem1 At Node 1

Mem2 7.924 Rv1 = 2.1 kip
Mem -6.875 Positive here
Rh1 := 0kip
3 7.924 denotes
Mem4 compression, and
-6.875 the negative denotes
At Node 2
Mem5 = 1.714 kip tension
Mem 5.971 Rv2 = 2.1 kip
6
Mem7 1.714 Rh2 := 0kip
5.971
Mem8 -6.602
Mem
9
The framing of of the roof trusses into the pilasters are neither ideal pinned connections nor perfect rolled
connections. It would infact be a partial roller-pinned connection

In such an event, both the load cases are imperative, as the

Roller support (Case 1) gives the maximum possible load that the truss should be designed for And the
Pinned support (Case 2) provides the maximum reaction forces that the pilasters should be designed to
take

Impact on the design of masonry wall

In the event that the truss is modelled with both pinned suport, the masonry wall must be desined to carry
the additional horizontal load at the support, due to the pinned action.