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The linearly elastic planar structure shown in the figure is acted upon by two vertical concentrated forces. The horizontal beams UV and WX are connected with the help of the vertical linear spring with spring constant k = 20 kN/m. The fixed supports are provided at U and X. It is given that flexural rigidity \( EI = 10^5 \) kN-m², P = 100 kN, and a = 5 m. Force \( Q \) is applied at the center of beam WX such that the force in the spring VW becomes zero. The magnitude of force \( Q \) (in kN) is _________ \text{ kN}. (round off to the nearest integer)
  • GATE CE - 2022
  • GATE CE
  • Structural Engineering
  • Displacement methods

Employ stiffness matrix approach for the simply supported beam as shown in the figure to calculate unknown displacements/rotations. Take length, \( L = 8 \, \text{m} \); modulus of elasticity, \( E = 3 \times 10^4 \, \text{N/mm}^2 \); moment of inertia, \( I = 225 \times 10^6 \, \text{mm}^4 \). 

The mid-span deflection of the beam (in mm, round off to integer) under P = 100 kN in downward direction will be \(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\)

  • GATE CE - 2021
  • GATE CE
  • Structural Engineering
  • Displacement methods