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(i) 1 known force & at most down into individual sections and L
COF =
2
h1 two unknown forces. analyzing each section as a separate L3 12EI
(ii) Transverse
M rigid body 12EI L3
H A h2 displacement
l1 6EI
(ii) COF = -1 L
2
6EI
VA Note : Pratt truss is better than Howe truss as the diagonal member 2
M B L
M H in Pratt truss carries tension but in Howe truss, diagonal member
l2 carries compression. If longer member carries compression, L3 3EI
A (a) With far
a b B VB there is likely chance of buckling of truss member. 3EI L3
(iii) a
COF =
b King post truss – The spacing of the king post truss end hinged 3EI
M is limited to 3m centre to centre. The truss is suitable L
2
Ma
b l h1 l h2
l1 ; l2 for spans varying from 5 - 8 meters. T L GI P
h1 h 2 h1 h 2 Queen post truss – This truss differs from a king (iii)Torsional GIP L
post truss having two vertical post, known as queen displacement
wl 2 posts. This truss is suitable for 8-12m spans.
HA HB 2
(iv) Flexural
2 h1 h 2 Fink Truss – It is used for longer span having high displacement
4EI
V pitch roof. The web members in such truss are Sub-
L
w w divided to obtain shorter members. L 4EI
HA HB sin2 (At crown 90 , H
o
)
(a) With far
4EI L
Howe Truss – This type of truss is a combination of end fixed 2EI
steel & wood, which makes it elegant, while also L
w C offering a very appealing design. It has a very wide 3EI
L 3EI
(b) With far L
span, as it can cover anything from 6-30m. 3EI L
R Zero-force Members: end hinged