Quiz 3.

Truss Influence lines

Special Quiz

Problem. Determine the equation and Draw the Influence lines for the forces in the member identified by
an "x mark" of the truss shown. Assume the unit load will pass thru panel joint C,D,E and F.

C D E F
x

x
b

A B

a a a

a b
1 4.1m 3.1m
2 4.2m 3.2m
3 4.3m 3.3m
4 4.4m 3.4m
5 4.5m 3.5m
6 4.6m 3.6m
7 4.7m 3.7m
8 4.8m 3.8m
9 4.9m 3.9m
10 5.0m 4.0m
11 5.1m 4.1m
12 5.2m 4.2m
13 5.3m 4.3m
14 5.4m 4.4m
15 5.5m 4.5m
16 5.6m 4.6m
17 5.7m 4.7m
18 5.8m 4.8m
19 5.9m 4.9m
20 6.0m 5.0m
21 6.1m 5.1m
22 6.2m 5.2m
23 6.3m 5.3m
24 6.4m 5.4m
25 6.5m 5.5m
26 6.6m 5.6m
27 6.7m 5.7m
28 6.8m 5.8m
29 6.9m 5.9m
30 7.0m 6.0m