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Experiment 6 Forces in A Roof Truss

This document outlines an experiment to determine the forces in a roof truss subjected to a central point load using the method of joints, compare the theoretical and experimental values, and discuss factors affecting the experimental results. Tables show the member strains and forces from applying loads from 0-500N, and the objectives include calculating forces theoretically, comparing experimental and theoretical forces, and discussing differences between the two methods. The discussion, conclusion, and references sections provide guidance on analyzing and reporting the results of the experiment.

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Experiment 6 Forces in A Roof Truss

This document outlines an experiment to determine the forces in a roof truss subjected to a central point load using the method of joints, compare the theoretical and experimental values, and discuss factors affecting the experimental results. Tables show the member strains and forces from applying loads from 0-500N, and the objectives include calculating forces theoretically, comparing experimental and theoretical forces, and discussing differences between the two methods. The discussion, conclusion, and references sections provide guidance on analyzing and reporting the results of the experiment.

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EXPERIMENT 6 : FORCES IN A ROOF TRUSS WITH A CENTRAL LOAD

1.1 OBJECTIVES
a) Determination of forces in a roof truss subjected to point load.
b) Compare the theoretical and experimental values of the forces in a roof truss. The
theoretical values must be calculated using the Method of Joint.
c) Discuss the factors affecting the results of the experiment.
1.2 RESULT
Result of a Central Load

Loa AE FG GH HI DJ AG AH BE BF CI CJ EF IJ
d
( N)

0 -1071 -001 007 -008 007 002 004 -024 002 002 023 008 037
100 -1071 000 007 -017 007 003 005 -1044 002 -004 -023 009 038
200 -1071 001 007 -017 007 003 005 -1044 002 -004 -023 009 038
300 -1071 002 019 -016 -004 -008 -006 -1044 014 007 -013 008 039
400 -1071 002 038 -015 -022 -025 -024 -1044 030 023 004 008 039
500 -1071 002 055 -015 -038 -041 -041 -1044 046 038 019 008 039
Table 9 Member Strain ( µ Ɛ)

Loa AE FG GH HI DJ AG AH BE BF CI CJ EF IJ
d
( N)

0 -1071 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
100 -1071 +1 0 +1 0 +1 +1 0 -6 - 46 +1 +1
200 -1071 +2 0 +1 0 +1 +1 0 -6 -46 +1 +1
300 -1071 +3 +12 +2 -3 +6 +2 +12 +5 -36 0 +2
400 -1071 +3 +31 +3 -29 -27 -20 +28 +21 -19 0 +2
500 -1071 +3 +48 +3 -45 -46 -45 +44 +36 -4 0 +2
Table 10 True Member Strain ( µ Ɛ)

1.3 CALCULATION
1. You will need the following information Young’s Modulus is the ratio of stress to
strain that is
E= σ
Ɛ
Where,
E= Young’s Modulus ( Nm-2)
σ=Stress in the member ( Nm-2)
Ɛ=Displayed strain
And
σ = F
A
Where,
F = Force in member
A= Cross-sectional area of member
Equivalent member forces at 500 N
Rod diameter =5.98 mm and Esteel = 210 GN/m2

Experiment force Theoretical force


Member
(N) (N)
AE
FG
GH
HI
DJ
AG
AH
BE
BF
CI
CJ
EF
IJ
Table : Comparison of experimental and theoretical forces

1.4 DISCUSSION
The laboratory report should contain the following.

1. Use the formula above to calculate the force in a roof truss. Use Method Of Joint.
2. Compare the forces in a roof truss by experimentally and theoretically.
3. A discussion/ comments of factors affecting the results of the experiments.
Discuss the percentage of difference between reaction by experimentally and
theoretically.
4. Plot graph the value of reaction experimentally and theoretically.
5. State the importance of reaction in civil engineering.

1.5 CONCLUSION
State that if the objectives of the experiment is achieved.

1.6 REFERENCES
Mechanics of materials by Dr.B.C Punmia
Stability of Columns by YI Nagornyi

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