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Truss Analysis Sample Problems Guide

This document provides 8 sample problems for analyzing forces in truss structures using methods like method of joints and method of sections. The problems involve determining the forces in each member of trusses under different loading conditions. Solutions are provided for some of the sample problems.

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Truss Analysis Sample Problems Guide

This document provides 8 sample problems for analyzing forces in truss structures using methods like method of joints and method of sections. The problems involve determining the forces in each member of trusses under different loading conditions. Solutions are provided for some of the sample problems.

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STARIG 205 – STATICS OF RIGID BODIES 1ST SEM 2021-2022

SAMPLE PROBLEMS FOR CHAPTER 5 – ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES (TRUSSES)


Sample Problem 5.1: Sample Problem 5.4: Method of Sections
Using the method of joints, determine the force in each Determine the force in members (a) FI, DF and HI; and
member of the truss shown. State whether each member (b) BC, CJ and IJ of the truss shown in Fig. 1
is in tension or compression.

Sample Problem 5.2:


A sign is subjected to a wind loading that exerts
horizontal forces of 300 lb on joints B and C of one of the
sides of the supporting truss. Determine the force in
each member of the truss. Sample Problem 5.5:
Determine the force in members BI, CH and HI for the
loaded truss shown. All angles are 30°, 60° and 90°.

Sample Problem 5.3:


Determine the forces in each members of the truss as Sample Problem 5.6:
shown. Determine the force in members JM, LO, JN and LN.
Sample Problem 5.7: Truss Analysis
Determine the force on members FG, CG, BC, EF and
CF for the loaded crane truss shown. 5.4 (b):

5.5:

5.6:

5.7:

5.8:

Sample Problem 5.8:


Determine the force on members EF, KL and GL for the
loaded roof truss shown.

Answers:

5.1:

5.2:

5.3:

5.4 (a):

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