3.5.1 - Procedure for Analysis
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What are the steps involved in the procedure for analysis?
💡 Hint: Think of the procedural flow we just outlined.
What is a free-body diagram?
💡 Hint: Consider what all forces act at a joint.
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What is the maximum number of members you should cut through using the method of sections?
💡 Hint: Remember the guideline mentioned in class.
True or False: Different approaches to validate calculations are unnecessary after solving for unknown forces.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of checking your work.
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A truss has a section cut through members A, B, and C with given loads. Calculate the forces in each member, indicating tension or compression.
💡 Hint: Remember to validate your answers with an alternative equation.
For a truss with a complex load distribution, describe how you would determine which section to cut and why.
💡 Hint: Simplify where possible to make calculations easier.
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