CE272: Structural Analysis
Example Problems - Set 5
1. The beam supports a live load which consists of a distributed part of 1.5 kN/m and a
concentrated part of 8 kN, in addition to dead load of 2kN/m. Determine the maximum
positive shear force and the maximum postive bending moment at C?
2. Determine the maximum positive bending moment at point C on the bridge (single girder)
caused by the moving load.
3. The truck has a mass of 4 Mg and mass center at G1, and the trailer has a mass of 1 Mg and
mass center at G2. Determine the absolute maximum positive bending moment due to this
live load developed in the bridge.
4. Live loads are transferred to the top nodes of the truss. Determine the influence line for the
force in member CD.