Activity 2.1.7 Calculating Truss Forces
Purpose
Because of the rigidity of a truss shape, it is not difficult to find the familiar triangles in many structures. Designers must accurately determine how much force occurs at locations of a truss design. The designer may change the material, the amount of material, or the number of members in a truss in order to make a design safer or more efficient. The calculations for determining truss forces are also a good basis for calculating forces for many other systems.
Because of the rigidity of a truss shape, it is not difficult to find the familiar triangles in many structures. Designers must accurately determine how much force occurs at locations of a truss design. The designer may change the material, the amount of material, or the number of members in a truss in order to make a design safer or more efficient. The calculations for determining truss forces are also a good basis for calculating forces for many other systems.
Conclusion
1. What is the significance of including roller connections rather than pinned connections?
The significance of including roller connection rather than pinned is the reaction
1. How does the triangle shape make a truss rigid?
It helps determine how the reaction is forced
1. What is the significance of including roller connections rather than pinned connections?
The significance of including roller connection rather than pinned is the reaction
1. How does the triangle shape make a truss rigid?
It helps determine how the reaction is forced