Trusses Quiz

What is the distinguishing feature of a truss in structural engineering?

• Rectangular member arrangement

• Circular member arrangement

• Triangular member arrangement

• Square member arrangement

What type of forces do truss members exert?

• Shear force only

• Axial force only

• Bending force only

• Torsional force only

What is the top beam that runs the whole length of a truss called?

• Top chord

• Pitching point

• Web

• Bottom chord

Which truss type is known for compression-oriented vertical members and tension-based diagonal members?

• K Truss

• Howe Truss

• Warren Truss

• Pratt Truss

What is a drawback of the Warren Truss?

• Evenly distributes loads

• Handles concentrated loads efficiently

• Ideal for long spans

• Requires additional members for improved constructability

What is the primary distinction of the K Truss compared to the Pratt Truss?

• Requires fewer members for enhanced constructability

• Slightly greater complexity

• Decreased compression in vertical components

• Increased compression in vertical components

How do Howe trusses differ from Pratt trusses in terms of member behavior?

• Diagonal members in compression, vertical members in tension

• Both vertical and diagonal members in tension

• Both vertical and diagonal members in compression

• Vertical members in compression, diagonal members in tension

What is a key advantage of the Fink Truss?

• Decreased compression in vertical components

• Efficiently transfers loads to the support

• Handles concentrated loads efficiently

• Requires additional members for enhanced constructability

What is the outwardly projecting shape of a Gambrel Truss useful for?

• Evenly distributes loads

• Provides storage space

• Ideal for long spans

• Handles concentrated loads efficiently

Which truss type resembles equilateral triangles and is beneficial for scenarios involving distributed loads over a span?

• Howe Truss

• K Truss

• Warren Truss

• Pratt Truss