3.3 - Method of Joints
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What is a truss?
💡 Hint: Think about different roofing structures.
Define static determinacy.
💡 Hint: How can you determine if a system can be analyzed?
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What is the primary focus of the Method of Joints?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of trusses.
True or False: In a truss, a member can be in both tension and compression at the same time.
💡 Hint: Consider how forces work in a structural context.
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Analyze a truss with 8 members and 3 joints. Identify all forces at each joint. Provide a detailed free-body diagram and calculations.
💡 Hint: Start with the joint that has the least unknowns.
Design a truss that can support a load of 10kN at a certain joint. Using the method of joints, determine the forces in each member and their designs.
💡 Hint: Consider the overall balance of forces at each joint.
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