A. Design a statically determinate frame based on the conditions i to iii below:

The frame should be able to support a vertical load of 8kN and a horizontal load of 5kN in

either direction as shown in the figure below:

i.

ii.

+ or -5kN

Type I

Type II

Type III

Type IV

Type V

Type VI

Tension

(kN)

8kN

6

7.5

10

12

15

18

A

k

A number of individual member types are available. These have the following capacities:

Capacity

Compression (kN)

L<5m 5m

3.5

5.5

7.5

8.5

13.5

15.5

3m

Frame should be statically determinate.

6m

2

3.5

5

6.5

8.5

11.5

Cost/metre

£40

£50

£60

£80

£110

£150