13.2.1 - Truss Element
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Practice Questions
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What is the key function of a truss element?
💡 Hint: Think about what force types truss elements are designed to resist.
What is a key property of the stiffness matrix?
💡 Hint: What is the main purpose of this matrix in structural engineering?
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What is the primary load that a truss element is designed to support?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of forces that trusses resist.
True or False: A truss element has multiple degrees of freedom at each node.
💡 Hint: Think about how many ways a node can move in a truss structure.
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Assume a truss composed of two members forming a right triangle, with lengths of 3m and 4m, and a vertical load of 10,000N at the junction. Calculate the internal force in each member using the principles of truss analysis.
💡 Hint: Draw a free-body diagram to visualize the forces acting on the truss.
A truss member of length 6 m with a cross-sectional area of 0.02 m² and modulus of elasticity 210 GPa is subjected to a tensile load of 50 kN. Calculate the elongation of the member.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to make sure all units are consistent when substituting into the formula.
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