3.4.4 - Problems
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Practice Questions
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What is static determinacy in the context of truss analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what conditions must be met for a structure to be analyzed.
Name the two types of internal forces in trusses.
💡 Hint: Consider how these forces affect the structural integrity.
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What is the first step in analyzing a truss?
💡 Hint: What condition must the truss meet to ensure proper analysis?
True or False: A negative member force indicates the member is in tension.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when your initial assumptions about direction are incorrect.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple truss system to support a specific load. Specify the member sizes and materials to ensure it is statically determinate.
💡 Hint: Refer to tension and compression requirements based on loading.
Analyze a complex truss structure with a given load and calculate member forces using the method of joints. Discuss any assumptions necessary for your analysis.
💡 Hint: Remember to draw free-body diagrams for each joint to visualize the components.
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