Practice Problems (3.6) - Truss Analysis - Structural Analysis

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Lesson 3.6Truss Analysis

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define static determinacy in your own words.
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Think about whether more information is needed to solve the problem.
Question 2.
What is the purpose of a free-body diagram?
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Look at how forces interact with the structure.
3Question 3.
What do we mean by the term 'static determinacy'?
- The ability to analyze a structure without extra data
- The ability to determine how much load a structure can carry
- None of the above
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Reflect on the conditions needed to solve truss problems.
4Question 4.
True or False: A free-body diagram only needs to show external loads.
- True
- False
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Think about how forces act on joints and members.
Question 5.
A truss has 8 members and 6 joints with a vertical load at joint A. Analyze the truss and determine the forces in members AB and AC.
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Make sure to identify all forces acting at joint A.
Question 6.
Given a mixed truss with both horizontal and vertical loads, determine if the members are in tension or compression by applying the method of sections.
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Remember how tension and compression forces behave in members.

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