DESIGN $/$ ANALYSE TRUSS

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS, SHOW METHOD AS MUCH NEEDED, IN DETAIL.

$1.$ Assume all truss members are pin connected.

$2.$ Assume the truss is simply supported.

A$)$ Used either the method of joints or method of sections to determine the forces in each truss member.

B$)$ Free body diagram of your truss, with load combinations shown.

C$)$ Diagram of your truss indicating the forces in each member, indicating either tension or compression.

D$)$ Prepare a diagram showing the force in each truss member, and indicate whether the forces act in tension or compression