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Tutorial Sheet A6-7

This document contains 14 questions about analyzing forces in trusses and frames using concepts like the method of joints, method of sections, and equilibrium equations. Students are asked to determine the forces in various members, identify whether members are in tension or compression, and calculate reactions for a variety of 2D and 3D truss structures that are subjected to different load cases. The questions cover both statically determinate and indeterminate truss analysis.

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Tutorial Sheet A6-7

This document contains 14 questions about analyzing forces in trusses and frames using concepts like the method of joints, method of sections, and equilibrium equations. Students are asked to determine the forces in various members, identify whether members are in tension or compression, and calculate reactions for a variety of 2D and 3D truss structures that are subjected to different load cases. The questions cover both statically determinate and indeterminate truss analysis.

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UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

CEE 2219: STATICS AND INTRODUCTION TO STRENGTH


OF MATERIALS
TUTORIAL SHEET A6-7

QUESTION 1:
Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or
compression.

QUESTION 2:
Use the method of sections to determine the axial force in member EF.

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Mr. Denis Mwaba/ Office 208/ 0961461508
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION 3:
Determine the force in each member of the truss and state if the members are in tension or
compression. (methods of joints)

QUESTION 4:
Determine the force in each of the members connecting joints A through F of the vaulted roof
truss shown. State whether each member is in tension or compression.

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Mr. Denis Mwaba/ Office 208/ 0961461508
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION 5:
Determine the force in members CD, CJ, KJ, and DJ of the truss which serves to support the
deck of a bridge. State if these members are in tension or compression. (Method of Sections)

QUESTION 6:
The Howe truss is subjected to the loading shown. Determine the force in members GF, CD, and GC, and
state if the members are in tension or compression. (Method of Sections)

QUESTION 7:
Determine whether these are simple trusses or not and give why?

(a) (b)
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UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

(c)

QUESTION 8:
The truss shown consists of six members and is supported by a short link at A, two short links at
B, and a ball and socket at D. Determine the force in each of the members for the given loading.

QUESTION 9:
The truss shown consists of nine members and is supported by a ball and socket at A, two short
links at B, and a short link at C. Determine the force in each of the members for the given
loading.

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Mr. Denis Mwaba/ Office 208/ 0961461508
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION 10:
If a force of is applied to the handle of the toggle clamp, determine the resulting clamping force
at A

QUESTION 11:
Forces at P (in Newtons) are being applied to the Handle of the vice grip Pliers as shown in the
figure. Sketch a plot the force applied on the block by the jaws of the pliers as a function of the
distance 𝑑.

QUESTION 12:
A frame is loaded and supported as shown in the figure. Determine all the forces acting on the
member ADE.

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Mr. Denis Mwaba/ Office 208/ 0961461508
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION 13:
A tower crane shown in the figure is rigidly attached to the building at F. A cable is attached at D
and passes over the frictionless pulleys at A and E. The object suspended from C weighs 1500 N.
Determine all the forces acting on member ABCD.

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Mr. Denis Mwaba/ Office 208/ 0961461508
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION 14:
a. Members ABC and CDE are pin-connected at C and supported by the four links AF, BG,
DG, and EH. For the loading shown, determine the force in each link.
b. Determine the forces in each member assuming that the force P is replaced by a
clockwise couple of moment 𝑀0 applied at the same point.

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