Problem 9.25
reservoir by a foot bridge that is axially rigid and pin-
connected to the tower (Fig. P9.25). (In practice, sliding is
usually permitted at the connection. The pin connection
has been used here only for this hypothetical problem.) The
added mass of the surrounding water may be neglected
here, but it should be considered in practical analysis.) It is
desired to analyze the response of this structure to support
Solution:
22 2
(25) (22.5) 13, 430.31 in.
4
A
1. Formulate the stiffness matrix.
The stiffness matrix can be formulated by the direct
We use the flexibility approach to determine
k for
DOFs u1, u2, and u3:
fL
E
11 1
3
3
EI
LLL
EI
LLL
EI
L
2
)3(
2
)3(
3
12
2
1
1
2
1
3
1