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Engineering Statics Structural Analysis (Truss)

REFERENCES: I. Engineering Statics Textbook by R.C. Hibbeler 13th Editions II. Vector Mechanics for Engineers STATICS Textbook by Beer , Johnston , Mazurek and Eisenberg 9th Editions III. Engineering Mechanics Statics Textbook by J.L. Meriam and L.G. Karige 5th Editions

Method of Joints Method of Sections

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Problem 01 : Determine the force in each member of the truss shown below figure Indicate whether the members are tension (T) or Compression (C).

Draw Free body diagram of Problem ;


Problem 02 : Each member of the truss is a uniform 20 ft. bar with a mass of 400 lbs. Calculate the average tension (T) or compression (C) in each member due to the weight of the members.

Draw Free body diagram of Problem ;


Problem 03 : Determine the force in each member of the Pratt roof truss shown. State whether each member is in tension (T) or compression (C).


Problem 04 : Determine the force in each member of the fan roof truss shown. State whether each member is in tension (T) or compression (C).


Problem 05 : Determine the force in each member of the Howe roof truss shown. State whether each member is in tension (T) or compression (C).


Problem 06 : Determine the force in each member of the Gambel roof truss shown. State whether each member is in tension (T) or compression (C).


Problem 07 : Determine the force in each member of the Warren bridge truss shown. State whether each member is in tension (T) or compression (C).


Problem 08 : Analysis of the wind acting on a small Hawaiian church, which withstood the 165 mph. winds of Herricane Iniki in 1992, showed the force transmitted to each roof truss panel to be as shown. Treat the structure as a symmetrical simple truss and neglect any horizontal component of the support reaction at A. Identity the truss member which supports the largest force, tension (T) or Compression (C) and calculate this force.


Problem 09 : The 240 ft. structure is used to provide various support services to launch vehicles prior to liftoff. In a test, an 10 tons mass is suspended from joints F and G, with its weight equally divided between the two joints. Determine the forces in member GJ and GI. What would be your path of joint analysis for members in the vertical tower, such as AB or KL ?


Problem 10 : The tower for a transmission line is modeled by the truss shown. The crossed members in the center sections of the truss may be assumed to be capable of supporting tension only. For the loads of 1.8 kN. applied in the vertical plane, compute the forces induced in members AB, DB, and CD.


Problem 11 : Determine the force in member EF of the loaded symmetrical truss. Assume no horizontal reactions at the supports A and C.


Problem 12 : Calculate the forces in members AB, BG and GF. Solve for each force from an equilibrium equation which contains that force as the only unknown.


Problem 13 : The truss supports a ramp (shown with a dashed line) which extends from a fixed approach level near joint F to a fixed exit level near J. The loads shown represent the weight of the ramp. Determine the forces in members BH and CD.


Problem 14 : Determine the force in members FG , GC and CB of the truss used to support the sign, and state if the members are in tension or compression.


Problem 15 : Determine the force in members CD, CM, EF, EP, and LK of the Baltimore bridge truss and state if the members are in tension (T) or compression (C). Also, indicate all zero – force members.

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