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STATICS
(ENGINEERING MECHANICS-I)

LECTURE # 15
Introduction to Trusses

By

GE201 : Dr. Abdulrahman AlKhomairi November 1, 2023

 Contents
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 Objectives of the present lecture

 Structures
 Truss
 Plane and space truss
 Bridge trusses
 A real life application
 Roof trusses
 A real life application
 Space trusses
 Further reading

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 Objectives of the Present lecture
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 To define the term “Structures” and then illustrate various

types of bridge and roof trusses.

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 Structures
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Definition:
A Structure refers to a system of connected
members/parts used to support applied loads and is
usually fixed in position.

Two main categories of structures:

1. Trusses
2. Frames

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 Truss
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 A truss is a structure composed of slender members joined together at

their end points. The members are usually arranged in a triangular
fashion.

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 Plane and Space Trusses
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 Plane Trusses: Plane trusses are composed of

members that lie in the same plane and are
frequently used for bridge and roof support.

 Space Trusses: Space trusses are composed of

members that extent in three dimensions and are
suitable for derricks (a type of crane) and towers.

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 Bridge Trusses
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 Bridge Trusses
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 Bridge Trusses - Pratt
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 Bridge Trusses - Baltimore
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 A Bridge Truss
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 Schematic representation of a Bridge Truss
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 A railway Bridge Truss
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 Roof Trusses
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 A wooden Roof Truss
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 Space truss (towers)
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 Further Reading
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Read more about the trusses from:

R.C. Hibbeler, Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Twelfth Edition in SI

Units, Chapter 6, Structural Analysis, Section 6.1:Simple Trusses, pp.
263-266.

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 Thank You
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Questions Please

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