To show how to determine the forces in the members of a truss using the method of joints and the method of sections.

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1 5 Chapter Objectives To show how to determine the forces in the members of a truss using the method of joints and the method of sections. To analyze the forces acting on the members of frames and machines composed of pin-connected members.

2 In-Class Activities 1. Reading Quiz 2. Simple Trusses 3. The Method of Joints 4. Zero-Force Members 5. The Method of Sections 6. Frames and Machines 7. Concept Quiz

4 SIMPLE TRUSSES A truss composed of slender members joined together at their end points Planar Trusses Planar trusses are used to support roofs and bridges Roof load is transmitted to the truss at joints by means of a series of purlins

5 SIMPLE TRUSSES (cont) Planar Trusses The analysis of the forces developed in the truss members is 2D Similar to roof truss, the bridge truss loading is also coplanar

6 SIMPLE TRUSSES (cont) Assumptions for Design 1. All loadings are applied at the joint - Weight of the members neglected 2. The members are joined together by smooth pins - Assume connections provided the center lines of the joining members are concurrent

7 SIMPLE TRUSSES (cont) Simple Truss Form of a truss must be rigid to prevent collapse The simplest form that is rigid or stable is a triangle

8 METHOD OF JOINTS Please refer to the website for the animation: Free-body Diagram for an A-Frame For truss, we need to know the force in each member Forces in the members are internal forces For external force members, equations of equilibrium can be applied Force system acting at each joint is coplanar and concurrent F x = 0 and F y = 0 must be satisfied for equilibrium

9 METHOD OF JOINTS (cont) Procedure for Analysis Draw the FBD with at least 1 known and 2 unknown forces Find the external reactions at the truss support Determine the correct sense of the member Orient the x and y axes Apply F x = 0 and F y = 0 Use known force to analyze the unknown forces

10 EXAMPLE 1 Determine the force in each member of the truss and indicate whether the members are in tension or compression.

11 EXAMPLE 1 (cont) Solution 2 unknown member forces at joint B 1 unknown reaction force at joint C 2 unknown member forces and 2 unknown reaction forces at point A For Joint B, F 500N F F F BC y x cos45 0; BC sin 45 0; N F BA N 0 F 0 F BA BC 707.1N ( C) 500N( T )

12 EXAMPLE 1 (cont) Solution For Joint C, F F F C y CA y x 0; 707.1cos45 0; 707.1sin 45 N N 0 0 C y F CA 500N( T ) 500N For Joint A, F 500N F 500N y x 0; Ax 0 0; A 0 y A A x y 500N 500N

13 EXAMPLE 1 (cont) Solution FBD of each pin shows the effect of all the connected members and external forces applied to the pin FBD of each member shows only the effect of the end pins on the member

14 ZERO-FORCE MEMBERS Method of joints is simplified using zero-force members Zero-force members are supports with no loading In general, when 3 members form a truss joint, the 3 rd member is a zero-force member provided no external force or support reaction is applied to the joint

15 EXAMPLE 2 Using the method of joints, determine all the zero-force members of the Fink roof truss. Assume all joints are pin connected.

16 EXAMPLE 2 (cont) Solution For Joint G, F y 0 F 0 GC GC is a zero-force member. For Joint D, F x 0 F 0 DF

17 EXAMPLE 2 (cont) Solution For Joint F, F 90 y, F 0 F FC 0 FC cos 0 For Joint B, F F BH x 0 2kN 2kN F BH 0

18 EXAMPLE 2 (cont) Solution F HC satisfies Fy = 0 and therefore HC is not a zero-force member.

19 THE METHOD OF SECTIONS Used to determine the loadings within a body If a body is in equilibrium, any part of the body is in equilibrium To find forces within members, an imaginary section is used to cut each member into 2 and expose each internal force as external

20 THE METHOD OF SECTIONS Consider the truss and section a-a as shown Please refer to the website for the animation: Free-Body Diagram for a Truss Member forces are equal and opposite to those acting on the other part Newton s Law

21 THE METHOD OF SECTIONS Procedure for Analysis Free-Body Diagram Decide the section of the truss Determine the truss s external reactions Use equilibrium equations to solve member forces at the cut session Draw FBD of the sectioned truss which has the least number of forces acting on it Find the sense of an unknown member force Equations of Equilibrium Summed moments about a point Find the 3 rd unknown force from moment equation

22 EXAMPLE 3 Determine the force in members GE, GC, and BC of the truss. Indicate whether the members are in tension or compression.

23 EXAMPLE 3 (cont) Solution Choose section a-a since it cuts through the three members Draw FBD of the entire truss F M A F y x 0; 0; 0; 400N 1200N(8m) 400N(3m) D A y A x 0 A 1200N 900N x 400N 0 y A (12m) y 300N 0 D y 900N

24 EXAMPLE 3 (cont) Solution Draw FBD for the section portion M M G C F 0; 0; y 0; 300N(4m) 400N(3m) F 300N(8m) F 300N 3 5 F GC GE (3m) 0 F 0 F GC BC (3m) 0 F GE 500N( T) BC 800N( C) 800N( T)

25 FRAMES AND MACHINES Composed of pin-connected multi-force members Frames are stationary Apply equations of equilibrium to each member to determine the unknown forces

FRAMES AND MACHINES (cont) Free-Body Diagram Isolate each part by drawing its outlined shape show all forces and couple moments that act on the part

26 FRAMES AND MACHINES (cont) Free-Body Diagram Isolate each part by drawing its outlined shape show all forces and couple moments that act on the part identify each known and unknown force and couple moment indicate any dimensions apply equations of equilibrium assume sense of unknown force or moment draw FBD

27 EXAMPLE 3 For the frame, draw the free-body diagram of (a) each member, (b) the pin at B and (c) the two members connected together.

28 EXAMPLE 3 Solution Part (a) BA and BC are not two-force AB is subjected to the resultant forces from the pins

29 EXAMPLE 3 Solution Part (b) Pin at B is subjected to two forces, force of the member BC and AB on the pin For equilibrium, forces and respective components must be equal but opposite Bx and By shown equal and opposite on members AB

30 EXAMPLE 3 Solution Part (c) Bx and By are not shown as they form equal but opposite internal forces Unknown force at A and C must act in the same sense Couple moment M is used to find reactions at A and C

31 Example 4: Solution: By inspection it can be seen that AB is a two force member. The FBD is

32 Example 5:

33 Solution:

34 Example 6: Determine the components of the forces acting on each member of the frame shown. Solution:

35 Example 6: (cont)

36 Example 7

37 Solution 1 Solution 2

44 CONCEPT QUIZ 1) Truss ABC is changed by decreasing its height from H to 0.9H. Width W and load P are kept the same. Which one of the following statements is true for the revised truss as compared to the original truss? a) Forces in all its members have decreased. b) Forces in all its members have increased. c) Forces in all its members have remained the same. d) None of the above.

45 CONCEPT QUIZ (cont) 2) For this truss, determine the number of zero-force members. a) 0 F b) 1 F c) 2 d) 3 e) 4

46 CONCEPT QUIZ (cont) 3) Can you determine the force in member ED by making the cut at section a-a? Explain your answer. a) No, there are 4 unknowns. b) Yes, using MD = 0. c) Yes, using ME = 0. d) Yes, using MB = 0.

47 CONCEPT QUIZ (cont) 4) If you know F ED, how will you determine F EB? a) By taking section b-b and using ME = 0 b) By taking section b-b, and using FX = 0 and FY = 0 c) By taking section a-a and using MB = 0 d) By taking section a-a and using MD = 0

48 CONCEPT QUIZ (cont) 5) As shown, a cut is made through members GH, BG and BC to determine the forces in them. Which section will you choose for analysis and why? a) Right, fewer calculations. b) Left, fewer calculations. c) Either right or left, same amount of work. d) None of the above, too many unknowns.

49 CONCEPT QUIZ (cont) 6) When determining the force in member HG in the previous question, which one equation of equilibrium is best to use? a) MH = 0 b) MG = 0 c) MB = 0 d) MC = 0

50 CONCEPT QUIZ (cont) 7) When determining the reactions at joints A, B, and C, what is the minimum number of unknowns for solving this problem? a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 d) 6

51 CONCEPT QUIZ (cont) 8) For the same problem, imagine that you have drawn a FBD of member AB. What will be the easiest way to write an equation involving unknowns at B? a) MC = 0 b) MB = 0 c) MA = 0 d) FX = 0

Chapter 6: Structural Analysis

Chapter 6: Structural Analysis APPLICATIONS Trusses are commonly used to support a roof. For a given truss geometry and load, how can we determine the forces in the truss members and select their sizes?