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MIRPUR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MUST), MIRPUR

DEPARMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING


THEORY OF STRUCTURES-I (TOS-I)
CIV-2441

Lecture No. 07: TRUSSES (METHOD OF JOINTS)

Engr. Israr ul Haq


Assistant Professor

Date: May 10, 2020


Truss Analysis Using Joint Method
 If a truss is in equilibrium, then each of its joints must
also be in equilibrium. Hence, the method of joints
consists of satisfying the equilibrium conditions 𝚺Fx = 0
and 𝚺Fy = 0 for the forces exerted on the pin at each joint
of the truss.

 When using the method of joints, it is necessary to draw


each joint’s free-body diagram before applying the
equilibrium equations.

 As shown, FBA is “pulling” on the pin, which indicates that


member BA is in tension, whereas FBC is “pushing” on the
pin, and consequently member BC is in compression.

THEORY OF STRUCTURES-I 3
Procedure for Analysis
The following procedure provides a means for analyzing a truss using the method of joints.

 Draw the free-body diagram of a joint having at least one known force and at most two unknown
forces. (If this joint is at one of the supports, it may be necessary to calculate the external reactions at
the supports by drawing a free-body diagram of the entire truss.)

 Always assume the unknown member forces acting on the joint’s free-body diagram to be in tension,
i.e., “pulling” on the pin. If this is done, then numerical solution of the equilibrium equations will yield
positive scalars for members in tension and negative scalars for members in compression. Once an
unknown member force is found, use its correct magnitude and sense (T or C) on subsequent joint
free-body diagrams.

THEORY OF STRUCTURES-I 4
Procedure for Analysis
 The x and y axes should be oriented such that the forces on the free-body diagram can be easily
resolved into their x and y components. Apply the two force equilibrium equations 𝚺Fx = 0 and 𝚺Fy = 0
solve for the two unknown member forces, and verify their correct directional sense.

 Continue to analyze each of the other joints, where again it is necessary to choose a joint having at
most two unknowns and at least one known force.

 Once the force in a member is found from the analysis of a joint at one of its ends, the result can be
used to analyze the forces acting on the joint at its other end. Remember, a member in compression
“pushes” on the joint and a member in tension “pulls” on the joint.

THEORY OF STRUCTURES-I 5
Method of Joints

Example 3.2

Determine the force in each member of the roof truss shown in the photo. The dimensions and
loadings are shown in Fig. 3–20a. State whether the members are in tension or compression.

THEORY OF STRUCTURES-I 6
Method of Joints
Solution

At Joint A

At Joint G

At Joint B

THEORY OF STRUCTURES-I 7
THANKS

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