Methods of Joints and

Sections
 B
500 N

2000

45°
A C

2000
 B
500 N @ Joint B 500 N

45°

45°
A C

Fx = 0 Fy = 0
500 - sin(45 ) = 0 - + cos(45 ) = 0
= 707 N (Compression) = 500 N (Tension)
B @ Joint A
500 N

500 N
45°
A C
500 N

= 500 N (Tension)
The roof truss shown is pinned at point A, and supported by a roller at point H. Determine the force in member DG.

55 kN D
45 kN

B F

2m

1.5 m 1.5 m

A H
2m C 2m E 2m G 2m

90 kN
 a
55 kN D
45 kN

B F

2m

1.5 m 1.5 m

A H
2m C 2m E 2m G 2m

90 kN
a Hy

=0
8 Hy = 2(55) +4(90) +6(45)
Hy= 92.5 kN
 a

45 kN
F
=0

5 41 ] ( x + 2 ) + Hy (x) = 45 ( x + 2 )
4 1.5 m

O ] ( 1 + 2 )+ 92.5 (1) = 45 ( 1 + 2 )
H
2m G 2m
X
a Hy= 92.5 kN
] ( 3 ) + 92.5 = 45 ( 3 )

From section to the right of a - a ] + 92.5 = 135

x+2 x+4 ] = 42.5
=
1.5 2.5 x = 1m
= 18.14 kN (Tension)
2.5x + 5 = 1.5x + 6