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Trusses and Their Design

Authored by Galen Neubronner

Physics

12th Grade

NGSS covered

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Trusses and Their Design
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1.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This quiz refers to the following youtube video:

Understanding and Analysing Trusses: The Efficient Engineer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn_iozUo9m4

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a truss?

A rigid structure made up of straight members

A flexible structure made up of curved members

A structure made up of both rigid and flexible members

A structure made up of only one member

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two important assumptions for a structure to be considered as a truss?

All joints are pinned connections and loads are only applied at the joints

All joints are fixed connections and loads can be applied anywhere

All joints are pinned connections and loads can be applied anywhere

All joints are fixed connections and loads are only applied at the joints

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of loads can a truss carry?

Axial loads only

Bending moments only

Both axial loads and bending moments

Torsional loads only

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the base shape of a truss?

Triangle

Square

Rectangle

Circle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of diagonal bracing members in a truss?

To stabilize the structure and prevent changes in angles between members

To increase the load-carrying capacity of the truss

To reduce the overall weight of the truss

To provide flexibility to the structure

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS2-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are zero force members in a truss?

Members that do not carry any loads

Members that carry the maximum loads

Members that are in tension

Members that are in compression

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