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The document covers truss analysis in engineering mechanics, detailing definitions, assumptions, and methods such as the Method of Joints and Method of Sections. It includes various problem situations requiring the determination of forces in specific truss members under different loading conditions. Additionally, it provides practice problems related to truss forces and reactions in structural scenarios.

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Mech 3

The document covers truss analysis in engineering mechanics, detailing definitions, assumptions, and methods such as the Method of Joints and Method of Sections. It includes various problem situations requiring the determination of forces in specific truss members under different loading conditions. Additionally, it provides practice problems related to truss forces and reactions in structural scenarios.

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CE REVIEW 2 - Engineering Mechanics 3

TRUSS ANALYSIS 2. Determine which diagonal is acting and the


force in it, in kN.
Truss is defined as a structure that is made of 3. Determine the resulting force in member BD,
straight, slender bars that are joined together to in kN
form a pattern of triangles. Trusses are usually
designed to transmit forces over relatively long Situation 3: The tower shown is subjected to
spans such as roof and bridges. three forces as follows:
F1 = 4 kN
The analysis of trusses is based on the F2 = 6 kN
following three assumptions: F3 = 6 kN
1. The weights of the members are negligible.
2. All joints are pins. Given: a = 5.8 m
3. The applied forces act at the joints. b = 3.2 m
c = 4.8 m
Methods in Truss Analysis: d = 2.0 m

1. Method of Joints d c
Situation 2: Flexible cables CF and DE brace the
The equilibrium equations are applied to G H
truss at its central panel. F1
individual joints (or pins) of the truss.
Given: h = 4m b
2. Method of Sections E F
s = 3m F2
Analyzes the free-body diagram of a part of K
W = 30 kN
a truss that contains two or more joints. b
C D C D
F3
PROBLEMS: J
b
Situation 1: Using the figure below, h A I B
a a
1. If P = 3,000 N and Q = 1,000 N, determine the
A B
force in member CD.
E F
2. If P = 3,000 N and Q = 1,000 N, determine the s s s
1. Determine the resultant reaction at B, in kN.
force in member JK.
2. Determine the force in member AC, in kN.
3. If FCD = 6,000 N and FGD = 1,000 N (both W
3. Determine the force in member GE, in kN
under compression), determine the value of 1. Determine the force in member CD, in kN.
P.
CE REVIEW 2 - Engineering Mechanics 3
PROBLEMS FOR PRACTICE:

Situation 1: A couple acting on the winch at G


slowly raises the load W by means of a rope that
runs around the pulleys attached to the derrick at
A and B. Assuming the diameters of the pulleys
and the winch are negligible.

Situation 3: A plane truss is loaded as shown.


Determine the:

Situation 5: A transmission tower is subjected to


the wind loads shown.

1. force in member BC (16.67 kN, Compression)


2. force in member CE (0)
1. Determine the force in member EF of the 3. force in member BF (10.68 kN, Tension)
derrick. (1.828W, Tension)
2. Determine the force in member KL of the Situation 4: Given the truss below, determine
derrick. (2.83W, Compression)
the:

Situation 2: The walkway ABC of the footbridge


1. Force in member AC (50 kN, Compression)
is stiffened by adding the cable ADC and the
2. Force in member AD (0)
short post of length L. If the tension in the cable
3. Force in member DE (40 kN, Tension) 1. Determine the vertical reaction (kN) at
is not to exceed 2000 N support A. (9.176 kN)
4. Force in member GI (0)
5. Force in member FH (30 kN, Compression) 2. Determine the axial force (kN) at member
1. Determine the smallest value of L for which GK. (2.11 kN, compression)
6. Force in member GH (0)
the 80-kg person can be supported at B. (0.80 3. Determine the axial force (kN) at member
m) EG. (5.35 kN, compression)

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