MODULE 2:

ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY
DETERMINATE STRUCTURES
Structural Theory
CEng 135

Engr. MARCELO T. ABRERA, Jr.

Instructor
LESSON 2.2

ZERO-FORCE MEMBERS
IN TRUSSES

Structural Theory
CEng 135

Engr. MARCELO T. ABRERA, Jr.

Instructor
ZERO-FORCE MEMBERS IN TRUSSES

ZERO-FORCE MEMBERS

▪ Truss Analysis using the method of joints is greatly simplified if

one is able to first determine those members that support no
loading.
▪ These zero-force members may be necessary for the stability of
the truss during construction and to provide support if the applied
loading is changed.
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ZERO-FORCE MEMBERS
Zero-force members of a truss can generally be determined by
inspection of the joints, and they occur in 2 cases:
Case 1. If only two non-collinear members form a truss joint and
no external or support reaction is applied to the joint, the
members must be zero-force members

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ZERO-FORCE MEMBERS IN TRUSSES

ZERO-FORCE MEMBERS
Zero-force members of a truss can generally be determined by
inspection of the joints, and they occur in 2 cases:

Case 2. If three members form a truss joint for which two of the members
are collinear, the third member is a zero-force member, provided no
external force or support reaction is applied to the joint.

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EXAMPLE PROBLEM 1
Indicate all the members of the truss shown that have zero force.
ZERO-FORCE MEMBERS IN TRUSSES

EXAMPLE PROBLEM 2
Identify all zero-force members in the Fink roof truss subjected to an
unbalanced snow load as shown in the figure.
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