Structural Analysis:

Up to $4$ students per group $($min$.10$ structural members$)$

SA Group Assignment

Rules :

Use your imagination to produce a truss structure $($with photo$/$sketch$)$;

Loading: At least $2$ vertical loads and $1$ horizontal load $($point$)$;

Write all assumptions and introduction clearly;

Determine vertical displacement of any joint

Choose any compression member of the truss:

Assume member area $($solid circular section$)$ and determine the change in length $($T$1)$;

Assume that the member is subjected to a change in temperature of $35C,$ determine the change in length of the member $($T$1)$;

Assume an inner diameter of the pipe section for the member and determine the required thickness $\text{'}t\text{'}$ with FOS $=2($T$2)$;

Write discussions $($based on the group project$)$;

Suggest ways to improve the load$-$carrying capacity.

Up to $4$ students per group $($min$.10$ structure members$)($include Topics $1-4)$

SA Group Assignment

$E_{\text{s}\text{t}\text{e}\text{e}\text{l}}=200$GPa

$3$ different external point loads including at least $1$ horizontal load $($min$.30kN$ each$)$

Area of tension and compression bars are different

$($You may choose to use the data below$)$:

Member length $=2\mathrm{.}5m$ to $4m$

Tension bar, Area $=50c{m}^2$

Compression bar, Area $=70c{m}^2$

Up to $4$ students per group $($min$.10$ structure members$)$

SA Group Assignment

Report structure:

Cover page

Content page

Introduction page $($optional$)$

Chapter Page

a$.$ Introduction

b$.$ Picture

c$.$ Diagrams

d$.$ Assumptions

e$.$ Calculations

Group Discussions & Suggestions $($on the project$)$