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This document summarizes an experiment analyzing forces in two truss structures under different loading conditions. The experimental results measuring member forces were compared to analytical calculations of member forces using the method of joints. The objectives were to calculate member forces by hand, compare the results to experimental measurements, and discuss reasons for differences between calculated and measured values. Loading Case 1 applied a 200N force at joint H at a 30° angle, while Loading Case 2 applied a -200N force at joint D at a 45° angle. Tables show the measured member forces for each loading case.

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Truss Lab Report

This document summarizes an experiment analyzing forces in two truss structures under different loading conditions. The experimental results measuring member forces were compared to analytical calculations of member forces using the method of joints. The objectives were to calculate member forces by hand, compare the results to experimental measurements, and discuss reasons for differences between calculated and measured values. Loading Case 1 applied a 200N force at joint H at a 30° angle, while Loading Case 2 applied a -200N force at joint D at a 45° angle. Tables show the measured member forces for each loading case.

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Eng 1440
Introduction to statics
Truss experiment

Emma Chevrefils & Uchenna Osuagwu

Eng 1440 A01


Dr Ahmed Shalaby
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Table of contents

Abstract.......................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Analytical results..........................................................................................................................................5
Experimental results....................................................................................................................................6
Discussions..................................................................................................................................................6
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................................7
References...................................................................................................................................................7
Appendix......................................................................................................................................................7
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Abstract
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Introduction
Objective:

To analyse two different loading cases on a truss and member forces experimental measured
results. then calculated the forces by hand using the method of joints. Then compare the results
from both the experimental and analytical results and calculate the precent error and discuss the
possible reasons for the different values.

Apparatus and testing:


The apparatus used in the lab to get the measured results was the loading frames truss that
attaches to a computer, records the loads, and measures the forces in each member in E2-393.
The load on loading case 1 is –200N and at joint H there is an angle of 30°. Loading case 2 is
200N and at joint d there is an angle of 45°. all the supports and members are connected by pins.
Members can be either in compression or in tension. A member is in compression when the fore
is pointed towards the members and has negative values. a member is in tension when the forces
are pointed away from the members and the values are positive. Before calculating the member
forces, you must find and calculate the support reactions. All members in a truss are two force
members. Two ways to calculate truss are by method of sections and the method of joint for this
lab we will be using the method of joints. Below are some important diagrams and pictures that
give the rest of the information on trusses and the loading cases.
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Analytical results

Experimental results
The forces that were measured in the lab for both load cases are shown in the tables below. The
forces were measured by analyzing two different loading frames for each loading case. Load case
1 has a force of 200N on joint H and load case 2 had a force of –200N on joint D. The members
were measured by setting the frames to the right load and the computer program connected to the
loading frames measured all the member forces based on the loads. If the value is positive the
member is in tension and if the value is negative the member is in compression.

Member AB BC CD DH CH HB BG GH AG EG load

force 388 370 380 -257 -6 0 -2 -280 188 -367 200

member AB BC CD DH CH HB BG GH AG EG load
Force -207 0 0 -1 0 -223 123 125 -247 287 -200
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Discussions

Conclusion

References
2023. Eng 1440 notes, Emma chevrefils
2020. Online YouTube statics lessons, jeff Hanson
2023. Eng 1440 notes, Uchenna Osuagwu
2023. Eng 1440 lecture slides, dr. Shalaby
2023. Eng 1440 tutorial solutions, dr. Shalaby
2015. Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 8th ed. John Wiley & Sons
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Appendix

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