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WorksheetsTruss
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which definition BEST fits a 'Truss'
A bridge made from beams joined into triangular members
A structure comprised of members joined at their ends by friction pins
A structure comprised of members joined at their ends by friction-free pins
A structure comprised of beams joined in triangles, spanning between 2 supports
Which source of loads are ALWAYS acting on a truss?
Dead
Live
Environmental
Extreme
Determine the magnitude of the Reaction at the Non-Roller support
6kN
8kN
10kN
20kN
Determine the direction of the Reaction at the Pin support
Vertically Up
Up and to the Left
Up and to the Right
Vertically Down
What is the magnitude of the force in member AB?
2.75 kN
4.8 kN
6.4 kN
11 kN
Identify ALL zero force members
BG
CF
CG
DF
GF
Where have you seen truss in real life?
Mobile tower
Electricity Transmission tower
both
I have not seen yet
Is truss two force member?
yes
no
How many methods are there to solve a truss
3
4
5
2
What is the value of Member FC?
50 KN
-50 KN
0
30 KN
