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Truss Analysis Problem Set Solutions

The document consists of a problem set involving truss analysis, requiring the calculation of reaction forces and internal member forces using methods such as the method of joints and the method of sections. Various truss configurations are presented, with specific forces and reactions calculated for each scenario. Key results include tension and compression forces for different members and the reactions at supports A and B.

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Truss Analysis Problem Set Solutions

The document consists of a problem set involving truss analysis, requiring the calculation of reaction forces and internal member forces using methods such as the method of joints and the method of sections. Various truss configurations are presented, with specific forces and reactions calculated for each scenario. Key results include tension and compression forces for different members and the reactions at supports A and B.

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PROBLEM SET #5

1. The truss shown is supported on roller at A and hinge at B. 6. Using the method of joints, solve for the internal forces on
Solve for the components of the reactions. Ray = 740lb, Rby each member of the truss shown. AB = 2000N Tension, AC =
= 260lb, Rbx = 240lb 1732.05N Compression, BC = 866.02N Compression, BD =
2500N Tension, CD = 2020.72N Tension, CE = 3175.42N
Compression.

2. Compute the total reactions at A and B for the truss shown.


Ray = 108.57KN, Rby = 121.43KN, 30KN

7. Using the method of joints, solve for the internal forces on


each member of the truss shown. REy=4500lb, Rex = 0,
RA=3500lb, FAB=4041.45lb Compression, FAC=2020.72lb
Tension, FBC=2886.75lb Tension, FBD=3464.10lb
Compression, FCD=1732.05lb Tension, FCE=2598.07lb
Tension, FDE=5196.15lb Compression.

3. Compute the total reactions at A and B on the truss shown


Rb = 46.27KN, Ray = 33.76KN, Rax = 30.02KN

4. Determine the reactions at A and B on the Fink truss shown.


NOTE: Members CD and FG are respectively perpendicular
to AE and BE at their midpoints. Ra = 53.61KN, Rbx = 8.92KN, 8. Using the method of section, determine the forces in
Rby = 61.34 KN members BD, BE, CE, and DE. BD = 645.34KN Compression,
BE = 287.48 KN Tension, CE = 437.5 KN Tension, DE = 75.94
KN Compression.

5. A 4-m bar of negligible weight rests in a horizontal position


on the smooth planes shown. Compute the distance x at 9. Use the method of sections to compute the force in
which load T = 10 kN should be placed from point B to keep members AB, AD, BC, and BD of the truss shown. AB = 59.09
the bar horizontal. X = 1.61 m KN Compression, AD = 30 KN Tension, BC = 64 KN
Compression, and BD = 50 KN Tension.
10. the structure shown is hinged at A and C. Find the horizontal
and vertical components of the hinge force at B, C, and A.
Rcy = 10 KN, Rcx = 17.5 KN, Ray = 20KN, Rax = 17.5 KN

11. The frame shown is supported by a hinge at E and a roller at


D. Compute the horizontal and vertical components of the
hinge force at C as it acts upon BD. Rdy = 9 KN, Rey = 15 KN,
Rex = 0, Cy = 7KN, Cx = 28 KN

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