Free body diagram method of joints and method of sections intuition

The video tutorial introduces the concept of free body diagrams, focusing on trusses. It explains how to draw these diagrams by replacing supports with external forces and discusses the method of joints and method of sections for analyzing trusses. The tutorial includes animations to clarify these methods, emphasizing the importance of understanding external forces and their directions. The video aims to prepare viewers for solving statically determinate problems involving trusses.

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