CE 331,Fall 2007
Assign #3
Truss Analysis
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Note: Use an FE-approved calculator to work these problems. Only an FE-approved
calculator will be allowed for the exam.
1a. Draw the deflected shape of the truss below and write C or T next to
each chord to indicate if it is in compression (C) or tension (T).
4 @ 25'
1b. Calculate the bar forces in the truss below. Write the magnitude and sign (C or T) of
each bar force directly on the figure below.
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CE 331, Fall 2007
Assign #3
Bar Forces
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2a. Draw the deflected shape of the truss below and write C or T next to each chord to
indicate if it is in compression (C) or tension (T).
21’
6’
21’
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6’
2’
9’
18’
15’
2b. Calculate the bar forces in the truss below. Write the magnitude and sign (C or T) of
each bar force directly on the figure below.
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Assign #3
Bar Forces
CE 331, Fall 2007
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3a. Draw the deflected shape of the truss below and write C or T next to each chord to
indicate if it is in compression (C) or tension (T).
6’
10’
9’
3’
7’
8’
4’
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3b. Calculate the bar forces in the truss below. Write the magnitude and sign (C or T) of
each bar force directly on the figure below. Use the member numbers indicated above in
your hand calculations.
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