CHAPTER 3

ANALYSIS OF STATICALLY DETERMINATE TRUSSES

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The forces in the members of this bridge can be analyzed using either the method of joints or the method of sections.

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

  • To show how to design a statically determinate truss using the method of joints and the method of sections.
  • To provide a method for finding the determinacy and stability of a truss.
3.1 COMMON TYPES OF TRUSSES

A truss is a structure composed of slender members joined together at their end points. The members commonly used in construction consist of wooden struts, metal bars, angles, or channels. The ...

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