Trusses

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 Basics & Assumptions
• Trusses are composed of
 Members (long & slender)
 Joints (where members connect)
 Forces are only at Joints

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 Assumptions
• Pin connections to members at joints.
• All loads are at joints.
• All members are rigid and straight.
 Members are considered two-force members
 Either in tension (pulling at joint),
OR in compression (pushing at joint)
 Assume tension if unknown.
• Force in member is along the member

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Example

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Joint B

Joints
• Tensions Pulls
• Compression Pushes

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Section
around B

• Tensions Pulls
• Compression Pushes

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 Joints & Members
• Tensions Pulls
• Compression Pushes

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 Two approaches to find forces
in members
• Method of Joints
ΣFx=0
ΣFy=0
OR
• Method of Sections
ΣFx=0
ΣFy=0
ΣMz=0

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 Method of Joints

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 Zero Force Members

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 Zero Force Members

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Simplified Truss Design
w/o Zero Force Members

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 Can you spot the
Zero Force Members ?

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Find the Zero force members

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 Method of Sections

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 Internal forces

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 Method of Sections:
3 unknowns Max

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 Machines/Frames

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