Force on Truss Joints
Force on Truss Joints
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Hi
I have to figure out the forces acting upon the joints of a truss-like section. I have attached schematic, it is relatively simple. I'm really rusty with my strucutral mechanics.
The black dots on the drawing represent fixed joints. What would be the forces acting upon those joints? The force of 25000 N (pulling by a chain) is a horizontal force acting upon the section.
I have to figure out the forces acting upon the joints of a truss-like section. I have attached schematic, it is relatively simple. I'm really rusty with my strucutral mechanics.
The black dots on the drawing represent fixed joints. What would be the forces acting upon those joints? The force of 25000 N (pulling by a chain) is a horizontal force acting upon the section.






RE: Force on Truss Joints
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Force on Truss Joints
RE: Force on Truss Joints
If you are using a program, almost all of it still goes into the horizontal member but a small load goes into the other members because the horizontal member stretches and so stretches the diagonal inducing tension in it and the vertical component goes into the vertical member as compression.
Michael.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
RE: Force on Truss Joints
RE: Force on Truss Joints
RE: Force on Truss Joints
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering