Analysis of Statically Determinate Trusses In this chapter we wil develop the procedures for analyzing statically deter mint toes sing the method of soins andthe then of sections Fits however, he determiacy und stability ofa truss wil be discussed. Then the analysis of tree forms of planar russes wil be considered simple, compound, tnd complex. Finally. atthe end of the chapter we will consider the analysis fof space ts 3.1 Common Types of Truss Arras is stricture compre of slender members joined togethers heir end points, The members comunonly used in consiruction consist of wooden ‘én, metal bes, ans, of channels, The joint connections ae usualy Formed by boing 0 welding ‘ofthe mezbers 1 3 common plate, called ssse pote shown in Fg. 31, or AY simply passing larg bolt of pin through each of the members. Planar trusses Hein a single plane and aro ‘often use to suppor 00s and hres Fig 3Fas soa Here is an example of a Pratt roof trass, ‘Try to identify the various members de Fined in Fig. 3-2 Roof Trusses. Roof trusses are offen used as part of an industrial build- ing frame, such as the one shown in Fig. 3-2. Here, the roof load istransmitted to the truss atthe joints by means of a series of purins. The roof truss slong “with its supporting columns is termed a bent. Ordinarily, root trusses are Sup- ported either by columns of wood, steel, or reinforced conerete, ar hy masoney ‘walls. To keep the bent rigid, and thereby capable of resisting horizontal wind forces, knee braces are Sometimes used atthe supposting columns. The space between adjacent bents iscalleda bay. Bays are economically spaced at sbout 15 ft (4.6 m) for spans around 60 ft (18 m) and about 20 ft (6 m) for spans of 100 ft G0 m), Bays are often tied together using diagonal bracing in corder to maintain rigidity of the building's structure Trusses used to Support roofs are selected on the basis of the span, the slope. and the roof material, Some of the more common types of trusses used are sown i Fig, 3-3. In particular, the scissors truss, Fig. 3-3a, can be used for short spans that require overhead clearance. The Howe and Pratt trusses Fig. 3-3 and 3-36, are used for roofs of mederate span, about 60 ft (18 m) to 100 fe (30 m). If larger spans are required to support the roof, the fan truss cr Fink truss may be used, Fig, 3-30 and 3-3o. These tresses may he built with a cambered bottom cord stch as that shown in Fig. 3-3f. Ifa fla roof ‘or nearly flat roof is to be selected, the Warren truss, Fig, 3-3g, soften used. Also, the Howe and Prat trusses may be modified for Flat roots. Sawiooth trusses, Fig, 3-3, af ofen used where column specing is not objectionable nd uniform lighting is important. A textile mill would be an example. The bowsiring ts, Fig. 3-2, is sometimes selected for garages and small ait- plane hangars: and the arched truss, Fig, 3-3), although re'atively expensive, can be used for high rises and long spans such as field houses, gymnasiums, and so on,