3.4.5 - Method of Sections
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Practice Questions
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What is a free-body diagram?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to evaluate forces.
Why do we limit our section to three unknown forces?
💡 Hint: Less unknowns means easier equations!
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What is the primary purpose of the Method of Sections?
💡 Hint: Focus on what internal analysis focuses on.
True or False: In the Method of Sections, we try to have as many unknown forces as possible.
💡 Hint: Consider why having fewer unknowns helps.
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For a given truss with specific loads and support reactions, demonstrate how to apply the Method of Sections step by step to find all member forces.
💡 Hint: Make sure to display your calculations to support your reasoning.
You have calculated forces in a truss member, but the initial guess shows compression. Confirm your calculation follows the correct assumption.
💡 Hint: If calculations don’t match initial assumptions, what could have gone wrong?
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