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Statics and Dynamics Practice Questions: Truss Analysis

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The
Copperbelt University
School of Engineering
EG 231
Statics and Dynamics
Chapter 6
Practice Questions
1. Using the method of joints, determine the force in each
member of the truss shown. State whether each member is in
tension or compression.
Truss and loading
symmetrical about BE
Reactions:
2. Using the method of joints, determine the force in each member of the truss
shown. State whether each member is in tension or compression.
Reactions:
3. Determine the force in each member of the truss, and state if the
members are in tension or compression. Set 𝜃 = 30°.
Support Reactions:
4. Determine the force in each member of the truss, and state if the
members are in tension or compression.
Support Reactions:
5. For the given loading, determine the zero-force members in each of the
two trusses shown. State why
6. For the given loading, determine the zero-force members in each of the
two trusses shown. State why
7. Determine the force in members CD, CF and FG of the truss, and state
if the members are in tension or compression
Support Reactions
8. Determine the force in members ED, EH, and GH of the truss, and
state if the members are in tension or compression
Support Reactions
9. A Mansard roof truss is loaded as shown. Determine the
force in members DF, DG, and EG.
Reactions:
10. Determine the force in members CD and DF of the truss shown.
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