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1.0 OBJECTIVE
1.1 To examine a statically determine frame and analyze the frame using pin joint
theory.
3.0 THEORY
A truss is a structure composed of slender member joined together at their end points to
form one or more triangles. The joint connections are considered as pinned joint
without friction.
In order to determine the forces developed in the individual members at a truss, the
following assumptions should be make:
1.0 The members are connected to each other at their end by frictionless pins, that
is only a force and no moment can be transferred from one member to another.
2.0 External loads are applied to the truss only at its joints.
One of the method to calculate the forces in the member of a truss is using method of
joint.
Method of joint
4.0 PROCEDURE
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Faculty : Faculty of Civil and Environmental
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Engineering
Department : Structure And Material Engineering Edition
Checking No
Title : Force in a statically Determinate Effective Date
cantilever Truss Amendment Date
5.0 RESULT
1. Table
2.0 Graphs
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Choose a member ( expect member 6), and on the same axis plot a graph of
recorded strain µ𝜺 against Load(N)
II. On another graph, do the same for a different member(nonmember 6)
III. Plot a separate graph of deflection (mm) against Load (N)
IV. Comment on your graph.
Faculty : Faculty of Civil and Environmental
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Engineering
Department : Structure And Material Engineering Edition
Checking No
Title : Force in a statically Determinate Effective Date
cantilever Truss Amendment Date
Using the Young’s Modulus relationship calculate the equivalent member force. Complete
the experiment force in Table 3.(ignore member 6 at this stage)
E = 𝝈/𝜺
Where;
E = Young’s Modulus ( Nm-2)
𝝈 = Stress in the member ( Nm-2)
𝜺 = Displayed strain
And 𝝈= F/A
F = Force in member (N)
A = Cross section area of the member (m2)
Rod diameter = ……….. mm and ESteel = 2.1 x 105 N/mm2
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