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Chapter 6

The document outlines the learning outcomes for a lecture on the statics of rigid bodies, focusing on methods to analyze forces in trusses and frames. It explains the concepts of simple trusses, the method of joints, zero-force members, and the method of sections, providing examples for practical understanding. Additionally, it includes assignments for students to apply these concepts in determining forces in truss members.

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Chapter 6

The document outlines the learning outcomes for a lecture on the statics of rigid bodies, focusing on methods to analyze forces in trusses and frames. It explains the concepts of simple trusses, the method of joints, zero-force members, and the method of sections, providing examples for practical understanding. Additionally, it includes assignments for students to apply these concepts in determining forces in truss members.

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STRUCTUR

AL
ANALYSIS
CE 001 STATICS OF RIGID
BODIES
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
AT THE END OF THIS LECTURE, THE STUDENTS WILL BE
ABLE TO:

• Show how to determine the forces in the members of a


truss using the method of joints and the method of
sections.

• Analyze the forces acting on the members of frames


and machines composed of pin-connected members
SIMPLE TRUSSES
• A truss is a structure composed of slender
members joined together at their end
points. The members commonly used in
construction consist of wooden struts or
metal bars. In particular, planar trusses lie
in a single plane and are often used to
support roofs and bridges.
SIMPLE TRUSSES
SIMPLE TRUSSES
• If three members are pin connected at their
ends they form a triangular truss that will be
SIMPLE rigid. Attaching two more members and
connecting these members to a new joint D
TRUSS forms a larger truss. This procedure can be
repeated as many times as desired to form an
even larger truss. If a truss can be
constructed by expanding the basic triangular
truss in this way, it is called a simple truss.
THE METHOD OF
JOINTS - PROCEDURE
FOR ANALYSIS
EXAMPLE 1
• Determine the
force in each
member of the
truss shown in
FIGURE and
indicate whether
the members are in
tension or
compression.
EXAMPLE 2
• Determine the
force in each
member of the
truss shown in
FIGURE and
indicate whether
the members are in
tension or
compression.
ZERO FORCE MEMBERS
• Truss analysis using the method of joints is greatly
simplified if we can first identify those members which
support no loading. These zero-force members are used
to increase the stability of the truss during construction
and to provide added support if the loading is changed.
ZERO FORCE MEMBERS
• If only two members form
a truss joint and no
external load or support
reaction is applied to the
joint, the two members
must be zero-force
members
ZERO FORCE MEMBERS
• If three members form a
truss joint for which two
of the members are
collinear, the third
member is a zero-force
member provided no
external force or support
reaction is applied to the
joint.
THE
METHOD OF
SECTIONS
EXAMPLE 3
• Determine the force in
members GE, GC, and
BC of the truss shown
in the FIGURE. Indicate
whether the members
are in tension or
compression
EXAMPLE 4
• Determine the force in
members GF, CF, and
CD of the truss shown
in the FIGURE. Indicate
whether the members
are in tension or
compression
SPACE TRUSSES
SPACE TRUSSES
EXAMPLE 5
• Determine the forces
acting in the members
of the space truss
shown in the FIGURE.
Indicate whether the
members are in tension
or compression.
FRAMES AND MACHINES
• Frames and machines are two types of
structures which are often composed of
pin-connected multi-force members, i.e.,
members that are subjected to more than
two forces. Frames are used to support
loads, whereas machines contain moving
parts and are designed to transmit and
alter the effect of forces.
FRAMES AND
MACHINES –
PROCEDURE
FOR ANALYSIS
EXAMPLE 6
• Determine the horizontal
and vertical components
of force which the pin at
C exerts on member BC
of the frame in the
FIGURE.
EXAMPLE 7
• The compound beam
shown in the FIGURE is
pin connected at B.
Determine the
components of reaction
at its supports. Neglect
its weight and thickness.
F. ASSIGNMENT 1
SUBMISSION: JULY 03, 2023
F. ASSIGNMENT 1a
• Using the methods of
joints. Determine the
forces in all the
members of the truss
and state if the
members are in tension
or compression. Also
indicate all zero-force
members.
F. ASSIGNMENT 1b
• The internal drag truss
for the wing of a light
airplane is subjected
to the forces shown.
Determine the force in
members BC, BH, and
HC, and state if the
members are in
tension or
compression.

• Use the methods of


F. ASSIGNMENT 1c

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